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Mass Evacuation at White Memorial Hospital Due to Power Outage at Specialty Care Center

A major power outage at White Memorial Hospital in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, forced the evacuation of hundreds of patients, including NICU infants and individuals on ventilators. At least 241 patients were impacted, with 28 in critical condition being rushed to other hospitals. Firefighters had to physically carry patients down stairs due to non-functioning elevators. A woman gave birth to a baby girl during the blackout, with battery-powered flashlights used for illumination. The hospital lost its main power during Tropical Storm Hilary and is investigating the cause of the double failure. Power is expected to be restored by 2 p.m.

via KABC-TV|

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Mass Evacuations at Los Angeles Hospital Amidst Power Outage

A partial blackout at White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles has resulted in the evacuation of some patients, with LAFD paramedics carrying them down stairs to waiting ambulances due to non-operational elevators. The LAFD is working with hospital staff to identify patients, particularly those on ventilators, who need to be transferred to other hospitals. A total of 30 critical patients are being transported by LAFD ambulances, while the remaining 211 non-critical patients are being moved to a different building on the hospital campus. The cause of the blackout is unknown at this time.

via CBS News|

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