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The hospital that I work at also has a hurricane plan. It is well discussed ahead of time so everyone knows the policy. If you are scheduled for duty, you are expected to be there. There is a "lock down" and it is well known ahead of time. All hourly staff is paid from lockdown to release. The cafeteria does not charge staff that is there. The lock down time is with the county warnings. As soon as it is safe, everyone is released. We have had daycare for years during the hurricane. Volenteers and parents watch the kids while parents are on duty. We now have pet care. All pets must be in a cage and the owner is responsible for walking, clean up, etc. Families come to the facility. Only one visitor per patient is allowed. Yes it is a lock down but it is for safety and only during the hours it is not safe to be out on the road.