Jackson Purchase Medical Center EMERGENCY RESPONSE, local shelter announcements made regarding aftermath of tornado

December 12, 2021

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Jackson Purchase Medical Center Issues Hospital Update

Following Mayfield Storms

MAYFIELD, KY (December 12, 2021) – Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC)

extends our thoughts and prayers to all those who have been affected by the

devastating storms in Mayfield and the surrounding region. On Friday night, JPMC

activated our emergency response plan to ensure our hospital is well-equipped to serve

the community during this critical time of need.

As part of our emergency response plan, JPMC has extra staff and resources to

accommodate higher patient volumes, if needed. Hospital leaders are working around

the clock to ensure that the facility will have the appropriate capacity and supplies to

continue caring for patients and supporting staff in the days ahead.

JPMC continues to work closely with our local Emergency Management office, first

responders and community partners in Mayfield and Graves County to collaborate on

appropriate response protocols and provide updates to the community. We intend to

share regular updates via media alerts, the hospital website and social media platforms

in the immediate days ahead.

The hospital sustained no physical damage, and the Emergency Department remains

open and fully operational with backup power. No one should delay in receiving needed

healthcare services. We are here and ready to serve our community during this time.

There are four area shelters open and available for those needing housing, food and

clothing: Mayfield High School; Way Center (Wingo); Fancy Farm Knights of Columbus

Hall; and Wingo Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Catalyst Community Center is

providing essentials, including baby items, blankets, food and other essentials to those

in need.

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