TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE | September 10, 2024 | 12:00 p.m.
As Tropical Storm Francine approaches the Gulf Coast, we are closely monitoring the weather situation and preparing for any potential impact to operations.
While we mainly expect tropical storm-type winds here in Jackson, we do anticipate an increase in the number of people in our area who may evacuate from coastal regions.
All operations remain normal across the Jackson Region today.
Here's how you can help prepare:
- Ensure essential equipment is powered by a red plug. These outlets are not impacted in the event of a power surge or outage.
- Check BPA machines and enter IS tickets for any support needs ahead of the forecasted weather.
- Review downtime procedures.
- Communicate with your leader about your role and expectations.
How to Stay Informed
We communicate often during the course of a storm. There are several ways to stay informed:
- Text alerts: Click here to update your contact info to receive important text alerts from our new system. Input your cell number and select your primary region and work location to get the most accurate information. Note: If working remotely, please use your Citrix workspace to open TeamLink through the Internet Explorer browser in order to update your contact information.
- Email: Check your email. Here’s how to access it remotely.
- TeamTalk: Click here to access valuable information on TeamTalk.
- Website Team Member Updates: stdom.com/updates
Helpful Links
We will continue to keep you updated as the situation evolves. Thank you for always being prepared to serve.
Inclement Weather Policies & Pay Practices
Understand more about Code Gray by reviewing the policies and procedures linked below. Please connect with your leader with any questions you may have.
Stay Informed with Text Alerts
The best way to stay informed during a weather event impacting our ministry is to update your contact information and enroll in our emergency text alerts. To be sure you get the information you need, please take these two quick steps:
- Update your contact information by clicking here.
- Enroll in our text alerts program by texting "START" to 226787.
January 15, 2024 | 8 p.m. Weather Update
A Code Grey Severe Weather is in effect for St. Dominic as of 8 p.m. Monday night. We will continue to monitor the weather tomorrow and reassess how long we will stay under a Code Gray. Thank you to all team members who chose to stay on-site to ensure our staffing remains appropriate.
Facilities Update | We are experiencing the anticipated precipitation and falling temperatures across our region. Our Engineering Team has spent much of the day spreading de-icing solution and will continue working throughout the evening to keep sidewalks and covered driveways as safe as possible.
Clinic Closures | St. Dominic Medical Group clinics, including internal and family medicine locations will be closed for in-person visits on Tuesday, January 16. The Community Health Clinic will also be closed.
Dominicare | Dominicare will be open normal operating hours on Tuesday.
Emergency Management Contact | Please report any emerging issues using the Emergency Management contact number at (601) 874-9638.
January 14, 2024 | Winter Weather Update
Team,
We continue preparations for the forecasted winter weather event. Our Emergency Management Team is closely monitoring the situation and providing regular briefings and updates to senior leadership as the situation evolves.
A few key updates to note:
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Facilities | Our Engineering and Security teams are prepared to keep our facilities as safe as possible throughout this weather event. Entrances and walkways will be salted ahead of precipitation, and Security will monitor parking areas and add salt to any icy accumulation. We are preparing for additional 24-hour rounding to monitor for any impact of the extreme cold on our buildings and operations.
- Housing | For essential team members who prefer to stay onsite rather than travel home between shifts, please provide your name, contact information and times when sleeping accommodations are needed to your leader.
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Food and Nutrition | Our FNS team is prepared to feed additional staff and visitors as needed during the weather event. We may request that team members visit our dining areas at certain times to ensure our food service areas are not overwhelmed at any one point in time.
- Incident Command | We are prepared to open an incident command structure to ensure consistent and timely communication, identification of issues, escalation and resolution. We will alert you as to if and when the Command Center opens.
- Dominicare | The team at Dominicare is making staffing arrangements to maintain normal operating hours.
- Transportation | We are exploring options for supporting team members in traveling to and from work during difficult road conditions. More information will be communicated as known. Please communicate any related requests or needs with your one-up to share with senior leadership.
- Clinic and Imaging Locations | As of this writing, clinic and imaging locations are planning for regular operating hours on Monday and will adjust operations as needed based on evolving weather conditions and patient needs or cancellations.
- St. Catherine's Village | Similar to the steps outlined for the hospital, the team at St. Catherine's has prepared to ensure its residents and team members are safe and cared for throughout the low temperatures and potentially icy conditions.
January 11, 2024 | Winter Weather Notice
St. Dominic’s is closely monitoring the forecasted winter weather and will post updates on any impact to operations on this page.
