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Power outages in heat waves and storms can threaten the lives of medical device users – we looked at who is most at risk

  • Written by Matthew D. Dean, Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine
imageMany older adults rely on electric-powered medical equipment, such as portable oxygen and nebulizers that help them breathe.Westend61 via Getty Images

When the power goes out and stays off for hours, the result can be more than just a hassle – for millions of Americans who rely on medical equipment, losing electricity can become a medical...

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