Month: October 2024

South Carolina: Hurricane Milton – October 9, 2024

A tropical storm watch is currently in effect today, October 9, 2024, in South Carolina, due to Hurricane Milton. Coastal regions are under the greatest threat, as the storm may cause storm surge and increased wind, starting late this evening into tomorrow afternoon. Please take precautions to stay safe. For more information, please visit the South Carolina Emergency Management Website.  

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted by flooding, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

Tips and Resources:

  • NOAA Hurricane Tracker: Website
  • South Carolina Power Outages: Map
  • Evacuation Notices for South Carolina – Know Your Zone: Website
  • National Weather Service: Website
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
  • American Red Cross: Resource 

Georgia: Hurricane Milton – October 9, 2024

Hurricane Milton is forecasted to make landfall early tomorrow morning, October 10, 2024. While Georgia is not in the direct path of the storm, a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of the state, including but not limited to: Camden, Glynn, Mcintosh, Liberty, Bryan and Chatham County(s). Hurricane Milton will likely bring wind, storm surge and possible flooding tomorrow, and Friday, October 11, 2024.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted the storm, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

Tips and Resources:

    • NOAA Hurricane Tracker: Website
    • Georgia Power Outage: Map
    • Preparing for Floods (CDC) Tips: Website
    • National Weather Service: Website
    • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
    • American Red Cross: Resource 
    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tips: English|Spanish

Georgia: Air Quality Alert – October 1, 2024

Air quality alerts have been issued in Rockland County and the surrounding area today, October 1, 2024, due to a fire at a nearby chemical plant. Residents are urged to shelter in place if the plume or smell of chlorine is over their area until the cloud has passed. This is especially critical for individuals with respiratory conditions. It is essential to stay aware of the wind shifts.
If you are concerned your access to care may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. 

Resources:

  • Rockland County Air Quality: Updates
  • AirNow – Monitor air quality and steps to protect your health.
  • CDC – Understand how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and air pollution