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The impact of Hurricane Maria on individuals living with non-communicable disease in Puerto Rico: the experience of 10 communities | BMC Public Health | Full Text

Coinciding with the rising non-communicable disease (NCD) prevalence worldwide is the increasing frequency and severity of natural hazards. Protecting populations with NCDs against natural hazards is ever more pressing given their increased risk of morbidity and mortality in disaster contexts. This investigation examined Hurricane Maria’s impacts across ten lower SES municipalities in Puerto Rico with varying community characteristics and hurricane impacts to understand experiences of supporting individuals with NCD management in the six-month period following the hurricane. We conducted 40 qualitative interviews with mayors, first responders, faith leaders, community leaders, and municipal employees from 10 municipalities in Puerto Rico. Using QSR NVivo software, we deductively and inductively coded interview transcripts and undertook thematic analysis to characterize community-level hurricane impact and consequences for NCD management, and to identify convergent and divergent themes. Damages to infrastructure, including healthcare facilities and roadways, complicated the provision of timely health care for NCDs, patient transport, and pharmaceutical/medical supply chain continuity. Lengthy power outages at both healthcare facilities and private residences were barriers to healthcare service delivery, use of medical equipment, and storage of prescription medications with refrigeration, and led to a widespread mental health crisis. Cascading failures such as fuel shortages further compounded these challenges. The consequences of these impacts included the reported exacerbation of health conditions and loss of life among NCD patients. Study findings identify contributors to morbidity and mortality among individuals with NCDs following Hurricane Maria. With the growing frequency of catastrophic disasters from natural hazards, the experiences of communities that endured these impacts offer important lessons regarding policies and practices to better support community disaster resilience and address the evolving preparedness needs of NCD patients.

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Cause of ‘Major Electrical Issues’ in Reading, MA, Revealed – NBC Boston

An apparent power surge in the center of Reading, Massachusetts, left part of Main Street closed for hours after businesses reported flickering lights, a burned...

How to check Florida’s power outage map as Hurricane Ian leaves 2.5m in darkness

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Woburn Primary Election Day: Where To Vote, Candidates | Reading, MA Patch

Woburn Primary Election Day: Where To Vote, Candidates - Woburn, MA - See information on where to vote and a preview of who is on the ballot for this year's primary elections.

Severe Weather Sweeps Through Melrose, Knocks Out Power | Melrose, MA Patch

Severe Weather Sweeps Through Melrose, Knocks Out Power - Melrose, MA - The storm left several thousand Melrose customers in the dark, according to National Grid's outage map.

Possible Transformer Explosion Prompts Power Outage In Reading | Reading, MA Patch

Possible Transformer Explosion Prompts Power Outage In Reading - Reading, MA - Police said the power outage knocked out traffic lights in at least one area of town.

Power Outage Hits 11% Of Eversource Customers In Woburn | Woburn, MA Patch

Power Outage Hits 11% Of Eversource Customers In Woburn - Woburn, MA - Arcing wires on Cedar Street appear to be the cause of the power outage.