Author: IPRO ESRD Network Program

Rhode Island: Tropical Cyclone Warning – October 7, 2023

Rain and high winds are expected to occur as a result of Post Tropical Cyclone Philippe, beginning tonight, Saturday, October 7, 2023, continuing into tomorrow morning. Storm conditions may cause power outages and flooding.

**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

New York: Flood Warning: September 29, 2023

Heavy rainfall has occurred throughout the morning in New York, causing flooding and impacted travel conditions today, Friday, September 29. To understand road closures near you, please visit 511 New York 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

Connecticut: Flood Warning: September 29, 2023

Heavy rainfall has occurred throughout the morning in Connecticut, causing flooding and impacted travel conditions today, Friday, September 29. To understand road closures near you, please visit CT Roads 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

North Carolina: Tropical Cyclone Warning – September 22, 2023

Rain and excess flooding in Coastal North Carolina are expected to occur as a result of Tropical Cyclone 16 beginning today, September 22, 2023, continuing into tomorrow afternoon. Strong winds and storm surge are likely to occur, with a potential for power outages and flooding. To understand road closures near you, please visit DriveNC.

**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

Maine – Hurricane: September 15, 2023

Hurricane conditions and coastal flooding are possible in parts of Maine on Saturday, September 16, 2023, predicted to begin Saturday afternoon. Heavy rainfall in these areas may produce localized and small stream flooding Friday night into Saturday nights. Tropical storm conditions, leading to power outages, are possible elsewhere across the state.

**If you have not reviewed a plan to receive care, please contact your dialysis provider**

Hurricane and Flood Safety Tips and Resources

Rhode Island – Hurricane: September 15, 2023

A tropical Storm Watch is in effect on the coast or Rhode Island beginning Friday, September 15, 2023. Increasing north winds are expected Friday night with the peak of the wind after midnight into Saturday afternoon. The heaviest rainfall will also occur late Friday night into Saturday.

**If you have not reviewed a plan to receive care, please contact your dialysis provider**

Hurricane and Flood Safety Tips and Resources

Connecticut – Hurricane: September 15, 2023

Tropical storm conditions are possible in Eastern Connecticut beginning Friday, September 15, 2023. There is a potential for storm surge along the coastline, including flooding in portions of Eastern Connecticut, late Friday and Saturday, where a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect.

**If you have not reviewed a plan to receive care, please contact your dialysis provider**

Hurricane and Flood Safety Tips and Resources

Massachusetts – Hurricane: September 15, 2023

Tropical storm conditions are possible across Massachusetts beginning Friday, September 15, 2023. There is a potential for life-threatening storm surge flooding in portions of Southern Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and Nantucket, late Friday and Saturday, where a Storm Surge Watch is in effect.

**If you have not reviewed a plan to receive care, please contact your dialysis provider**

Hurricane and Flood Safety Tips and Resources

North Carolina: Flood Warning: August 28, 2023

Rain and excess flooding in Coastal North Carolina are expected to occur as a result of tropical storm Idalia beginning mid-morning Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Strong winds and storm surge may also occur. To understand road closures near you, please visit DriveNC.

**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

South Carolina: Flood Warning: August 28, 2023

Rain and flooding across the eastern region of South Carolina, specifically the eastern Midlands and the Pee Dee region are expected to occur as a result of tropical storm Idalia beginning midmorning Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Strong winds and storm surge may also occur. To understand road closures near you, please visit the SCDOT Roadway information System.

**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

Georgia: Flood Warning: August 28, 2023

Rain and excess flooding across Southern Georgia are expected to occur as a result of tropical storm Idalia beginning Tuesday, August 29, 2023, continuing into Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Strong winds and storm surge may also occur. To understand road closures near you, please visit 511 Georgia (GDOT).

**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

Ohio- Flooding: Thursday, August 24, 2023

Flood warnings caused by excess rain fall have been issued in Northern Ohio, including Cleveland until 11AM on Thursday, August 24, 2023. To view road closures in your area, please visit OHgo 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