Author: IPRO ESRD Network Program

New York – Heat Advisory: July 27, 2023

Heat advisories have been issued in New York, beginning Thursday, July 27, 2023. Temperatures are expected to climb, with the hottest days being Friday, July 28, 2023, and Saturday, July 29, 2023. Temperatures are forecasted to remain in the 90’s with high humidity until Sunday, July 30, 2023.
On hot days, the National Weather Service recommends staying indoors and not engaging in strenuous activities. If air conditioning is not available, please consider visiting an extreme cooling center near you.
Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability.**

Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition:

 

 

Vermont Flooding

Flood warnings across the southern region of Vermont are expected to continue through the weekend. Power outages, downed trees and travel challenges may be expected. To view road closures in your area, please visit  for more information.

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

Flood Safety Tips and Resources:

  • National Weather Service: Website 
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
  • American Red Cross: Resource 
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Flood Safety Tips: English|Spanish
  • How to Safely Pump Out Your Basement: Resource

Vermont – Flooding: Thursday, July 13, 2023

Flood warnings across the southern region of Vermont are expected to continue through the weekend. Power outages, downed trees and travel challenges may be expected.

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

Flood Safety Tips and Resources:

  • National Weather Service: Website 
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
  • American Red Cross: Resource 
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Flood Safety Tips: English|Spanish
  • How to Safely Pump Out Your Basement: Resource

South Carolina – Heat Advisory: July 5, 2023

Heat advisories have been issued in South Carolina, beginning Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Temperatures are expected to climb, with the hottest days being Friday, July 7, 2023, and Sunday, July 9,2023. On hot days, the National Weather Service recommends staying indoors and not engaging in strenuous activities. If air conditioning is not available, please consider calling 211 for information on a cooling center near you.
Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability.**

Extreme Heat Resources: 

Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition:

 

 

Georgia – Heat Advisory: July 5, 2023

Heat advisories have been issued in Georgia, beginning Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Temperatures are expected to climb, with the hottest days being Friday, July 7, 2023, and Sunday, July 9,2023. On hot days, the National Weather Service recommends staying indoors and not engaging in strenuous activities. If air conditioning is not available, please consider visiting an Extreme Heat Cooling Center near you.
Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability.**

Extreme Heat Resources: 

Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition:

 

 

Ohio – Air Quality Alert: June 7, 2023

Air quality alerts have been issued in Ohio on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Those with heart or lung conditions, older adults and children are being asked to take precautions to reduce exposure.
Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

Resources:

  • AirNow – Monitor air quality and steps to protect your health.
  • CDC – Understand how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and air pollution.

 

Rhode Island – Air Quality Alert: June 7, 2023

Air quality alerts have been issued in Rhode Island on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Those with heart or lung conditions, older adults and children are being asked to take precautions to reduce exposure.
Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

Resources:

  • AirNow – Monitor air quality and steps to protect your health.
  • CDC – Understand how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and air pollution.

 

Connecticut – Air Quality Alert: June 7, 2023

Air quality alerts have been issued in Connecticut on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Those with heart or lung conditions, older adults and children are being asked to take precautions to reduce exposure.
Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

Resources:

  • AirNow – Monitor air quality and steps to protect your health.
  • CDC – Understand how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and air pollution.

 

New York – Air Quality Alert: June 7, 2023

Air quality alerts have been issued in New York on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Those with heart or lung conditions, older adults and children are being asked to take precautions to reduce exposure.
Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

Resources:

  • AirNow – Monitor air quality and steps to protect your health.
  • CDC – Understand how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and air pollution.

 

Massachusetts – Air Quality Alert: June 7, 2023

Air quality alerts have been issued in Massachusetts on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Those with heart or lung conditions, older adults and children are being asked to take precautions to reduce exposure.
Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

Resources:

  • AirNow – Monitor air quality and steps to protect your health.
  • CDC – Understand how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and air pollution.

 

Connecticut – Winter Weather: March 13, 2023

Winter storm warnings have been issued in Connecticut, beginning Monday, March 13, 2023. Several inches of snow can be expected inland, while the coastline will receive a mix of rain and sleet. Strong winds should also be expected beginning Monday, March 13, 2023 in the evening and continuing through Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

** If you are a patient, and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability.**

Winter Weather/Extreme Cold Resources

  • CDC – Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter: English|Spanish
  • CDC – Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety: Website

New York – Winter Weather: March 13, 2023

Winter storm warnings have been issued in New York, beginning Monday, March 13, 2023. Several inches of snow can be expected inland, while the coastline will receive a mix of rain and sleet. Strong winds should also be expected beginning Monday, March 13, 2023 in the evening and continuing through Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

** If you are a patient, and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability.**

Winter Weather/Extreme Cold Resources

  • CDC – Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter: English|Spanish
  • CDC – Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety: Website