As of October 7, Hurricane Milton has intensified into a Category 5 hurricane and will likely make landfall, along the west coast of Florida, Wednesday evening.
Healthcare Ready is ENGAGED for this event.We are monitoring potential concerns for supply chain disruptions and impacts on healthcare services on our Alert Hub.
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Situation Overview and Key Updates
Potential Impacts to Healthcare
Potential Impacts to Supply Chain
Situation Overview and Key Updates
As of October 7, Hurricane Milton has intensified into a Category 5 hurricane and will likely make landfall, along the west coast of Florida, Wednesday evening.
The Big Bend region of Florida could potentially see tropical storm conditions including anywhere from one to eight inches of rain and storm surges ranging from one to three feet. That area is still recovering from Hurricane Helene so the impacts to recovery efforts could be exacerbated.
On October 6, Florida Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-215, declaring a state of emergency for 51 counties due to Hurricane Milton.
It amended Executive Order 24-214 which had originally declared a state of emergency for 35 counties.
Potential Impacts to Healthcare
In Florida, under a state of emergency, individuals are permitted to receive early prescription refills.
Evacuation Orders
A list of mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders for Florida can be found here.
HCA Florida Englewood and Fawcett Hospitals have suspended all services and are transferring patients.
According to the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), 64 health care facilities have reported evacuations.
Potential Impacts to Supply Chain
Hurricane Milton is expected to have significant impacts on multiple industries including oil and gas, manufacturing plants, and freight.
Transportation Waivers
As of October 7, Governor DeSantis suspended tolls across Central and West Florida in preparation for Hurricane Milton. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will suspend toll collection from October 7 through October 14.
On October 6, FDOT issued Emergency Order 24-12 waived and suspended size and weight restrictions for vehicles responding to Hurricane Milton.
On October 6, FDOT released an Emergency Road Use Permit for vehicles transporting goods from seaports impacted by the port strikes. The permit is also issued for the purpose of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton emergency response.
Ports
Port Tampa Bay released a statement on October 6 saying they are working with the US Coast Guard, National Weather Service, and other partners to monitor the potential impacts of Hurricane Milton. As of October 7, port operations remain open.
Port Miami is monitoring Hurricane Milton as it approaches the west coast of Florida. As of October 7, port operations remain open.
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