Jefferson Methodist Hospital temporarily closed after basement flood causes power outage

Jefferson Methodist Hospital temporarily closes due to power issues

Patients at Jefferson Methodist Hospital were transported to nearby healthcare facilities on Tuesday night when a power issue caused the hospital to temporarily close.

PHILADELPHIA - Over 100 patients at Jefferson Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia were transported to nearby healthcare facilities overnight Tuesday when a flood in the basement of the hospital caused a power outage.

What we know:

Officials say a flood in the basement of the hospital on Tuesday night knocked out power and forced over 100 patients to be transported to nearby healthcare facilities. 

Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters there was about 3-feet of water measured in the flood. He added that it could be days until power is fully restored.

Emergency teams from the police department, fire and EMS departments, and the Office of Emergency Management assisted in moving patients to surrounding healthcare facilities. 

What you can do:

Anyone trying to locate or reunite with a family member or loved one should call the hospital’s information line at (215) 463-2031.

What we don't know:

Officials have not said what caused the flood.

"The investigation into the root cause and the restoration plan remains ongoing this morning," Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management Communications Director Jeffery Kolakowski.