Month: February 2025

New York: Winter Weather Advisory – February 5, 2025

A Winter Weather Advisory is active from 4 AM to 11 AM Thursday, February 5, 2025, in the Southeast region of New York. Snow and ice may make the morning commute difficult. It is encouraged to prepare accordingly and take precautions to stay safe.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

  • New York: Road Closure: Map
  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Connecticut: Winter Weather Advisory – February 5, 2025

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Connecticut. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain may make travel dangerous. Given the anticipated hazardous conditions on Thursday, including potential ice accumulation leading to dangerous travel and power outages, it is encouraged to prepare accordingly.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

  • Connecticut Power Outage: Map
  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Massachusetts: Winter Weather Advisory – February 5, 2025

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of the state except Cape Cod and the islands, beginning tomorrow, February 6, 2025. Expect 1-4 inches of snow and ice accumulation. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain may make travel dangerous. Given the anticipated hazardous conditions on Thursday, including potential ice accumulation leading to dangerous travel and power outages, it is encouraged to prepare accordingly.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

  • Massachusetts- Power Outage Map
  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Rhode Island: Winter Weather Advisory – February 5, 2025

Rhode Island is under a Winter Weather Advisory from 7 AM to 7 PM Thursday, February 6, 2025. Snow and ice could impact travel and cause slippery roads. Given the anticipated hazardous conditions on Thursday, including potential ice accumulation leading to dangerous travel and power outages, it is encouraged to prepare accordingly.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

  • Rhode Island: Power Outage – Map
  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Ohio: Winter Weather Advisory – February 5, 2025

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 7 PM Wednesday to 5 AM Thursday in Central & West Central Ohio. Freezing rain could lead to ice buildup and power outages. Icy road conditions are likely to develop into the evening, making travel hazardous. Those who must travel should exercise caution and check for road closures using the OhGO Road Closure Map.

If you are a dialysis patient and believe this winter weather event may affect your access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility as soon as possible to confirm treatment availability and make necessary arrangements. Stay safe and prepared!

Resources: 

  • Ohio: Road Closure Map
  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource