For those concerned about the welfare of friends and relatives in hospitals and nursing homes, we attempted to reach healthcare centers in the Crittenden County area between 5:30 and 6 p.m. Central time on Thursday. Hospitals and nursing homes are the highest ranked in terms of power restoration priority. Here are our results of calls:
--New Haven Assisted Living Facility: no answer. 270-965-4092.
--Crittenden County Health & Rehabilitation Center (formerly known as the Crittenden County Convalescent Center): 270-965-2218. Director of Nursing Kelly Stone reports the following: "Generators are supplying heat and electricity. We're cooking with gas in the dining room. We have plenty of personal sanitary wipes. Everyone is staying clean, dry, fed and warm." She added staff has been wonderful, some even staying overnight at the facility. She also noted support from the community, particularly Conrad's and Pamida, has been "amazing."
--Crittenden Health Systems (Crittenden County Hospital): 270-965-5281. Rapid busy signal.
--Livingston Hospital & Healthcare Service, Inc.: 270-988-2299. Running on a generator. (Awaiting a return call from a spokesperson).
