Am i going to be safe??

Question

i am a nurse and required to stay at the hospital during the storm....do you think that the building could withstand the wind force coming this way?? i am extremely nervous and am trying to keep it together for patients.

Answer 1

most likely yes.

Buildings like hospitals,city halls and malls are probably the safest places to be in this situation other than leaving.

They're built stronger.

Answer 2

i'll pray for ya'll...which hospital?

Answer 3

Building will not do anything but some guys are wild and dirty that you have to be careful. Trust in Lord Jesus Christ

Answer 4

That would be tough, but your in the safest place in the City atm....my Sister was in a similar situation at an Army Base in Australia, faced with the worst Bush (Forest) Fires in 100 years, you'll be fine there, just don't go outdoors, its scary though, good luck luv!

Answer 5

Hospitals have stricter building codes that most buildings. Their foundation is thicker and deeper. There is more rebar in the super structure and a higher grade steel. I've done some commercial construction and hospitals are designed to protect the patients from things like natural disasters.  

Answer 6

I know you will.

Just keep your faith strong and pray.^^

God is always good.^_^

Answer 7

I think you will be safe. Just have faith and keep comforting those that need it most

Answer 8

Follow your disaster plan in the hospital.  I think the hospital building will be ok.Keep yourslef away from the widows.  You area all in our thoughts and prayers.

Answer 9

depends on how old that building is or what material it use .if you still scared don't worry  god can keep you safe.

Answer 10

don't worry i think the building should be pretty sturdy

Answer 11

Well if i had to ride out that hurricane i would rather be where you are. A hospital would probably be oen of the safer places. They should have generators for back-up power. You will be fine.  

Answer 12

were you in N.O. for Katrina? if that hospital withstood her, you'll be fine.

Answer 13

No!

Answer 14

I'm sure you will. Once the storm hits land, it weakens.  

Answer 15

I've worked on the renovations and building of new hospitals and firehouses in the past. The codes require many times more safeguards than a regular commercial building. They are built to withstand pretty much anything short of a nuclear blast (and even then, I'd put my money on the hospital.) You'll be fine. You're in the best possible place to be.

Answer 16

The best thing to do is look into it yourself. see if this hospital is high on ground, and if its built strong like a usual hospital. if so, then you should have not that much to fear. it will be bad, but as long as you are prepared, you should be able to make it out of there well.

whatever you do, don't just give to all this god mumbo jumbo. only you can prepare for this storm, those patients are counting on you, and you alone can solve your problems. hope i cleared things up.

Answer 17

A hospital should be more structurally sound that other options- a house, for example.  I think you'll be safer than you think.  

Answer 18

I think so, more than if you were at home I think.

Modern hospitals are built expecting the worst, they have special equipment in their foundation to protect against nature, and also the windows are strong and usually are made to crack and not shatter, stuff like that. I wouldn't be worried. By the way; what wind?

Oh, and if you're at an old hospital, I wouldn't worry either, Yearly inspections, make sure these are up to snuff.

Hope this helps ^_^

Answer 19

if its a cat 2..its a walk in the park. trust me..lived in florida through plenty of cat 2s. cat 3 you should start to worry

Answer 20

probobly not, write your own obituary and i'll make sure it gets published.

Answer 21

I hope you will be fine.

Answer 22

Dont worry God is great you and the patients will be safe, Say a special pray God will answer your prayers.

Answer 23

i dont know..ive heard that the hurricane heading towards you is a catergory 4. hopefully it wont be as bad as katrina, just stay stong for the patients, im sure you'll be fine.

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Answer 24

i wish u luck, i would probably be nervous too. I think you would be fine though, hospital buildings are VERY strong

Answer 25

Get on your knees and ask God to keep you safe and emotionally strong.  Believe that he will and then relax.  

Thank you for being brave and staying with those who need you.

God Bless.  

Answer 26

I admire your career choice in an altruistic profession.

When you are working, you should be fine.  Not only are Hospitals build stronger than most buildings (except govt bunkers  and some military installations), you also have backup generators and redundant safety systems.

The real danger depends upon the number of looters and maniac comeing through your neighborhood.  After Katrina the police disarmed the law abiding citizens, who were acting as their own malitia to protect their life, familiy and property.

I hope the local law enforment don't s***w up again with Gustav.