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08/18/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/18/2025 08:17

Lights Out: Part III – Detailed Results on How Helene and Milton Disrupted Care

Survey Distribution

80 Responses from Four States

Number of Organizations Losing Power

Number of organizations losing power at at least one site

Number of sites losing power among the 50 organizations that lost power

Number of Organizations Losing Power by State

Note: For example, in Florida, there were seven organizations that lost power at more than three sites

Number of Organizations Losing Power by Type

Note: The numbers represent organizations, each of which may have multiple sites. For example, 16 FQHC organizations each lost power at more than three clinic sites.

How Many Sites Were Closed Due to Hurricane-Related Power Outages?

Number of organizations closing at least one site due to hurricane-related power outages, including FQHCs and FCCs

Number of sites closed due to power outages, among the 43 organizations that closed at least one site due to power outages

Organizations Closing Sites Due to Hurricane-Related Power Outages by State

Organizations Closing Sites Due to Hurricane-Related Power Outages by Type

Additional Impacts

Canceled Patient Visits Due to Power Outages

* Reported by a single organization

Approximate Power Outage Duration (Hours)

* Reported by a single organization

Patients With Electricity-Powered Medical Equipment

* Reported by a single organization

Infrastructure Damage**

**Among organizations reporting over $0 of damage

Emergency Fuel Cost

Reasons For Clinic Closure (Other Than Power Outages)

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