More than 164 assisted living facilities and 29 nursing homes did evacuate after the storm, according to the Florida health department. PhotoVery few nursing homes had generators powerful enough to keep the air-conditioning running. In 2006, Florida lawmakers considered requiring nursing homes to maintain generators to ensure comfortable temperatures during disasters. Among the nursing homes of South Florida, Hollywood Hills was not highly regarded. Drugs often used in nursing homes can also inhibit sweating, the body’s main defense.

Source: New York Times September 23, 2017 17:37 UTC