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flag 170 U.S. hospitals face severe flood risks due to aging infrastructure, climate change, and outdated flood maps.

flag At least 170 U.S. hospitals, housing nearly 30,000 beds, are at significant flood risk due to aging infrastructure and climate change, a KFF Health News investigation reveals. flag Many are located near rivers or coasts and could lose emergency access, require evacuations, or be submerged during storms, especially as outdated FEMA flood maps fail to reflect current climate threats. flag The Trump administration’s rollback of climate-related federal programs, including the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard, has weakened protections for critical infrastructure. flag Experts warn these changes increase dangers during extreme weather, with past disasters like Katrina and Helene underscoring the risks. flag Without updated data and stronger policies, hospitals remain unprepared.

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