In the early hours of Saturday morning, a water main break at the Montgomeryville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, forced the facility to close indefinitely. Emergency crews were called to the scene to evacuate the building’s 142 residents.
The NJ EMS Task Force, a non-profit organization that provides emergency medical services in New Jersey, responded to the request for assistance. Over 200 career and volunteer emergency medical professionals were deployed to the scene to help evacuate the patients and relocate them to other healthcare facilities.
The evacuation process was completed successfully, with all 142 patients safely transported to one of several facilities in the Lehigh Valley. The NJ EMS Task Force praised the efforts of their team and the cooperation of the Montgomery County EMS.
This incident highlights the importance of having a well-prepared emergency response plan in place. Nursing homes are particularly vulnerable to disasters, and it is essential to have a plan in place to evacuate residents in the event of an emergency.
The NJ EMS Task Force is a valuable resource for communities in New Jersey. They are equipped to respond to a variety of emergencies, including floods, fires, and hazardous materials spills. If you are a nursing home operator, it is important to be familiar with the resources available to you in the event of an emergency.