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Hospital Power Outage and Humidity Chaos | Winnipeg News
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A sudden power outage at Health Sciences Centre hit just before Winnipeg’s stormy weather, forcing a swift switch to backup power—keeping critical patient equipment and lights running. But the backup didn’t cover HVAC, leading to humidity that triggered fire alarms and temporarily disabled elevators. Staff quickly mobilized, using fans and increasing patient checks as temps rose, while the fire department arrived to confirm no fire. Thanks to pre-planned protocols, no one had to leave. The hospital is now investigating the root cause of the outage—proving how vital backup systems are when one piece fails.
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