Reminds SNFs to implement recommended precautionary measures to keep residents safe and comfortable during extremely severe weather caused by freeze conditions and/or winter storms.
SNFs are required by regulation to maintain their physical plant, equipment and any required emergency power source. Generators must be fully tested and functional to ensure availability in the event of a power outage.
SNFs must report severe weather conditions that compromise resident health and safety and/or require an evacuation, transfer or discharge of residents.
This AFL notifies SNFs of the extreme temperature advisory by the CA State Warning Center that CA has now entered Phase II of the Extreme Temperature Response Plan, expected to begin 12/14 and last through 12/19. While our SNFs are not in the projected counties, winter months bring weather that can rapidly create emergency and/or disaster related conditions.
Disaster plans must take all types of hazards into account, including the possibility of severe weather caused by freeze conditions and/or winter storms. Follow current warnings and watches through NWS CA Hazards Summary The CDPH Winter Weather Health Tips has information for vulnerable populations in relation to cold weather conditions, as does the CDC Winter Weather webpage.
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