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Virginia Hospitals Face Water Crisis, National Guard Responds

1/9/2025

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Richmond-area hospitals are grappling with water shortages, forcing ambulance diversions and pushing Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center into emergency mode. Governor Youngkin has swiftly deployed National Guard tankers to restore water supply. While emergency rooms are busy, they haven’t surpassed typical flu season levels. Elective procedures have been postponed, but local rescue squads are stepping up to support ongoing operations.

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Richmond-area hospitals are grappling with water shortages, forcing ambulance diversions and pushing Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center into emergency mode. Governor Youngkin has swiftly deployed National Guard tankers to restore water supply. While emergency rooms are busy, they haven’t surpassed typical flu season levels. Elective procedures have been postponed, but local rescue squads are stepping up to support ongoing operations.