Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn Temporarily Closes and Evacuates Patients Due to Storm Damage and Flooding

Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn was temporarily closed and patients and staff were evacuated due to power outages and electrical damage caused by heavy flooding. The hospital switched to backup power but was informed by Con Edison that repairs to the voltage feeder line would require a temporary shutdown. Approximately 120 patients were transferred to other hospitals, and nearby hospitals were notified of the closure. The repairs are expected to take several days before the hospital can resume operations. The flooding in Brooklyn caused widespread damage, with streets and subways flooded and vehicles stranded.