Behavioral Health Facility Evacuation During Extreme Heat: Lessons from AzCHER and AMR Phoenix

• 2025

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• Ben Fagerlie; Robin Oothoudt

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This webinar describes how a behavioral health facility in Phoenix had to evacuate during extreme heat. The story shares lessons learned by AzCHER and AMR, two groups that helped with the evacuation. It explains the challenges faced, like keeping patients safe in hot weather and finding transportation. The presenters also gives tips for planning ahead so facilities can be ready for emergencies like this in the future.

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Focus Areas: Infrastructure Failure; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Arizona; Behavioral Medicine; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Mental Health Services; Transportation of Patients; Heat Stress Disorders; Extreme Heat

Institutions: Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM)

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