The nightmare scenario at Sheba: Premature babies in danger, electricity collapses and roads to the hospital are blocked
In an emergency drill at Sheba Medical Center, extreme scenarios were tested: three days of rain, a 24-hour power outage, and blocked access routes. Among the dilemmas: evacuating premature infants, treating about 250 ventilated patients, and maintaining emergency room operations. The drill involved MDA, police, fire services, Home Front Command, and the Ramat Gan municipality.
In an emergency drill conducted at Sheba Medical Center, extreme scenarios were examined, including three consecutive days of rain, a 24-hour power outage, and blocked access routes to the hospital. Participants included representatives from MDA, police, fire and rescue services, Home Front Command, and the Ramat Gan municipality. Among the dilemmas that arose: evacuating premature infants and new mothers from the maternity building if the nearby electrical room is flooded, treating about 250 ventilated patients, and maintaining emergency room operations while dealing with damaged infrastructure. Yehuda Katorza, deputy CEO of Sheba for human experience, logistics, and operations, said: "If we get through the 72 hours, we can handle even more extreme scenarios." The article describes comprehensive preparations including infrastructure work, equipment procurement, and coordination with emergency agencies, as well as future drills focusing on tunnels and entry and exit from the compound.