Florida ER doctor uses paddleboard to commute to work during Debby
Her experience during Debby is just one of many she shares on TikTok to educate others about storm safety and general health concerns.
Florida ER doctor gives storm safety advice on social media
Meghan Martin, emergency room doctor and content creator, joined FOX Weather to talk about how she uses her social media platform to educate her followers. Aug. 8, 2024.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Emergency room Dr. Meghan Martin had to take an unconventional approach to reach her hospital when Debby flooded her home and left her stranded.
"I knew I had to get to work. You can't close an emergency department even if there's a storm," Martin said.
Her car was a mile away from her flooded home. So, she proceeded to make her way to her vehicle by paddleboarding through the floodwater.
Dr. Martin on a paddleboard, paddling through floodwater caused by Debby. (@dr.beachgem10 / FOX Weather)
Her experience during Debby is just one of many she shares to educate others about storm safety and general health concerns on social media.
For example, in her video about floodwater, she noted the dangers of touching or wading through it as it can contain hazardous waste and dangerous objects.
When she ventured through floodwater to make her way to work, she noted how she made sure to clean herself of floodwater.
Dr. Martin at the hospital. (@dr.beachgem10 / FOX Weather)
Showing her followers her journey also showed the dedication she has to her profession.
"I knew what I signed up for when I signed up for emergency medicine," she said. "It's more than a job. It really is a lifestyle."