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Hurricanes can cause major damage to properties from storm surges, wind damage, rip currents, and flooding. They can happen along any U.S. coast. Do you need help in evacuating your residents? Contact us now.

Knowing your evacuation zones is a must because you’ll never know when you may have to evacuate quickly due to a hurricane. Make sure to also follow local authorities for further instructions. Get in touch today for your hurricane evacuation needs.

Always listen to authorities regarding whether you should evacuate your residents or not. If there is a hurricane, you may hear an order from local authorities to evacuate. Never ignore an order to evacuate. Even sturdy, well-built nursing homes may not hold up against a hurricane. Do not risk the health and safety of your residents. You may also hear an order to stay at home. In this case, it is safer to let your residents stay put in your facility. Source: www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/before.html

An emergency plan ready is crucial for every nursing home to have. This ensures that they have a continuity plan to continue operating when a hurricane strikes. If there is a need to evacuate your residents, WE LIFT LLC Wheelchair Rideshare Service can help. Call us.

Individuals living with disabilities, especially those who are bound to wheelchairs, may need additional support during hurricane evacuations. We specialize in wheelchair transportation, so you can rest assured that your residents will be transported safely.

According to a Fox 8 report, nearly 850 nursing home patients were evacuated to a warehouse before Hurricane Ida. Seven of these patients became storm-related casualties. This highlights the importance of pre-emptive evacuations during hurricanes. Source: https://bit.ly/3A6MRxn

- Protect yourself from high winds and flooding. - Stay in a designated storm shelter or an interior room. - If you are trapped due to flooding, go to the highest level of the building you are in. Do not climb into closed attics. - Refrain from walking, swimming, or driving through flood waters. Six inches of rushing water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle. Read more safety tips here: www.ready.gov/hurricanes. If there is a need to evacuate, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

If a hurricane warning is issued in your area, it means that sustained winds with a strength of 74 mph and higher are expected to affect your locality within 24 hours. The public is advised to evacuate immediately.

Powerful hurricanes can cause widespread devastation to both coastal and inland areas. They can cause: - Storm surge - High winds - Heavy rainfall - Inland flooding - Tornadoes If you have a loved one who needs evacuation, contact us immediately.

Our vehicles are equipped with life-support devices and other medical equipment to ensure the safe transport of your loved ones with critical health conditions during emergency hurricane evacuations. Give us a call at 504-800-8005 today.

If you are on the road during a hurricane, remember to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!” Don’t drive through flooded roads. Cars can be swept away in just two feet of moving water. If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay in the vehicle. If the water rises inside the vehicle, seek refuge on the roof. Source: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/hurricane-safety-tips

For a long time, lack of access to transportation has been one of the reasons behind the delayed medical attention for the needs of older adults. With the introduction of NEMT services, we can address their needs by providing transportation services to health facilities. With the hurricane season coming, it’s better to be safe. Make sure to book a ride with us today!

If your nursing home or assisted living facility is in a flood or hurricane zone, you should immediately schedule the evacuation of your residents. WE LIFT LLC Wheelchair Rideshare Service can arrange it for you. Call us today!

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities have to prepare for power outages when a hurricane is approaching. Remind your staff members and residents to charge their cell phones and other electronic devices. Also, instruct them to set refrigerators and freezers to their coldest setting to delay food spoilage. If there is a need to evacuate, call WE LIFT LLC Wheelchair Rideshare Service immediately.