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Many healthcare facilities will be damaged. Return-to-service estimates suggest that two facilities may be returned to service within seven days, but at least seven hospitals are likely to need repairs. Depending on the extent of damage, it may be necessary to relocate a significant number of patients, and people may be unable to acquire necessary medications and treatments. Water and wastewater for healthcare facilities will be severely restricted, hospital fuel stockpiles will rapidly deplete without restoration of supply lines, and transportation to hospitals will be a challenge in many areas. | Many healthcare facilities will be damaged. Return-to-service estimates suggest that two facilities may be returned to service within seven days, but at least seven hospitals are likely to need repairs. Depending on the extent of damage, it may be necessary to relocate a significant number of patients, and people may be unable to acquire necessary medications and treatments. Water and wastewater for healthcare facilities will be severely restricted, hospital fuel stockpiles will rapidly deplete without restoration of supply lines, and transportation to hospitals will be a challenge in many areas. | ||
=== Mental Health === | |||
In the days and weeks following an earthquake, exhaustion and trauma will cause and exacerbate mental health issues in first responders and residents. | |||
== Notes and References == | == Notes and References == | ||
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