The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $1.7 million to ensure Good Samaritan Hospital’s Emergency Department is earthquake ready, according to an article on the STL News website.
The funds will go to non-structural bracing and anchoring of medical equipment, communications hardware, and supporting infrastructure is essential to ensure post-earthquake operations.
The hospital will install bolts, straps, anchors, hangers and similar reinforcements.
The $2.3 million project will be funded by a $1.7 million Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) award from FEMA, with non-federal sources covering the remaining $600,000.
3 Pillars of Stronger Cybersecurity in Healthcare
Meridian Acquires Medical Office Building in Pasadena, CA
Expanded Maternity Unit Opens at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill
Resilience Planning in Remote Healthcare Facilities
Missouri Southern State University Opens Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center