Dozens stranded on roof of Tennessee hospital – Washington Examiner
Dozens of individuals, including 54 patients and staff, found themselves stranded on the roof of a Tennessee hospital due to the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene. The heavy rainfall from the storm significantly impacted the area, leading to challenging conditions for rescuers and those who were trapped. The situation underscores the severe consequences of the storm, as emergency services worked to assist those affected by the rising waters.
Dozens stranded on roof of Tennessee hospital as floodwaters from Helene pour in
Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Helene left 54 patients and staff members stranded on a hospital roof in Tennessee.
Staff members and patients have been on the roof since 12:27 p.m., according to Ballad Health. Seven people were secured in rescue boats, and four others were rescued by a helicopter, according to WCYB.
SWAT teams were also reportedly able to salvage some patient medications.
All roads leading to the hospital are flooded. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the National Guard are leading a rescue operation to save the remaining people stranded.
Helene is projected to bring historic flooding to East Tennessee.
Helene made landfall Thursday evening as a Category 4 hurricane in the Big Bend region of Florida, and it has spread to Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee.
At least 36 people have been killed and millions are without power.
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