As Hurricane Florence moves toward our area, we have taken steps to continue operations through the storm and to keep our patients and staff safe. Carolinas Hospital System Florence—Marion has detailed plans to address disaster situations and our staff drills regularly on hurricane scenarios.
The hospital remains open, and our skilled physicians, nurses and other employees are equipped to continue caring for patients in the hospital, as well as those who may come to our emergency department. We have secured surplus supplies including mobile back-up generators and fuel to continue our services without interruption.
Elective procedures such as surgery and imaging are cancelled for this Thursday and Friday, September 13 and 14. We will reschedule elective procedures as soon as possible after the storm.
Carolinas Medical Alliance practices in Florence, Marion, Pamplico, Lake City and Kingstree will be closed on Thursday and Friday, September 13 and 14, as well. Any patients scheduled for appointments at this time will be rescheduled as soon as possible.
Throughout the storm, we will keep our patients, their families and our staff updated regularly about any related developments.
Residents requiring shelter during the storm should go to SCEMD.org for more information. The hospital is not intended to function as a public shelter. Please plan ahead of time for shelter locations so that the hospital can accommodate individuals experiencing a medical emergency.