Author: Julia Dettmann

Georgia: Winter Storm Watch – January 9, 2025

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for all of north Georgia and portions of central Georgia beginning tomorrow morning, January 10, 2025. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 2-4 inches are possible in northern Georgia, with up to 2 inches in metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. It is advised to stay off the roads, if possible. Those who must commute should be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and icy roadways. Before traveling, check for road closures, using the 511GA Road Closure Map.

** 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. **

Resources: 

  • 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

Indiana: Winter Storm Warning – January 6, 2025

A significant winter storm is impacting Indiana today, January 6, 2025, bringing snow, ice, and strong winds across the state. The U.S. National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings for several regions, including Marion and Vanderburgh counties. These warnings indicate the potential for hazardous travel conditions due to snow-packed and slippery roads. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the 511 Indiana Map.
** 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. **

Resources: 

  • 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 Storm Warning – January 6, 2025

A significant winter storm is affecting Ohio today, January 6, 2025, bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the state. The U.S. National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings for several regions, including Franklin and Hamilton counties, effective until midnight EST tonight. Itraveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the OHGo Road Closure & Delays Map. 
** 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. **

Resources: 

  • 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

Kentucky: Snow and Ice – January 6, 2025

A significant winter storm is impacting Kentucky today, bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain across Kentucky today, January 6, 2025. The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several regions, including Franklin, Jefferson, and Warren counties, effective until 7:00 PM EST (6:00 PM CST) this evening. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the GoKY Map. 

** 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. **

Resources: 

  • 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 Warning – January 3, 2025

Snow will continue today, January 23, 2025, in regions of Ohio, including but not limited to: Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Cuyahoga, Portage and Summit counties, according to the National Weather Service. Travel will be very difficult at times, especially on secondary roads. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the OHGo Road Closure & Delays Map. ** 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. **

Resources: 

  • 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

New York: Lake Effect Snow Continued – January 2, 2025

Lake effect snow will continue today, January 2, 2025, in regions of Western NY, including but not limited to: Cayuga, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego counties, according to the National Weather Service. Travel will be very difficult at times, especially on secondary roads. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the 511 NY Road Closure & Delays Map.

** 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. **

Resources: 

  • 511 NY: Road Closures & Delays: 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: Lake Effect Snow – December 31, 2024

A lake effect snow warning is in effect beginning tomorrow, January 1, 2025, as snow is expected to continue intermittently in Northeast Ohio through January 4, 2025. If it is necessary to travel, please plan accordingly and allow for extra time, as roads may be slippery. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the OHGo Road Closure & Delays Map. 

** 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. **

Resources: 

  • OHGo: Road Closures & Delays: 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

New York: Lake Effect Snow – December 31, 2024

A lake effect snow warning is in effect beginning tomorrow, January 1, 2025, as snow is expected to continue intermittently in Western NY through January 4, 2025. If it is necessary to travel, please plan accordingly and allow for extra time, as roads may be slippery. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the 511 NY Road Closure & Delays Map.

** 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. **

Resources: 

  • 511 NY: Road Closures & Delays: 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

New York: Lake Effect Snow – December 13, 2024

A lake effect snow warning remains in effect today, December 13, 2024, until 1:00 PM in Western New York. If it is necessary to travel, please plan accordingly and allow for extra time, as roads may be slippery. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the 511 NY Road Closure & Delays Map.

** 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. **

Resources: 

  • 511 NY: Road Closures & Delays: 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

New York: Lake Effect Snow – December 12, 2024

A lake effect snow warning is in currently in effect today, December 12, 2024, in Western New York, with some areas receiving upwards of 48 inches of snow. If it is necessary to travel, please plan accordingly, as roads may be slippery, and visibility could be reduced in some areas. It is advised to allow extra time for your commute and exercise caution if traveling. 
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. **

Resources: 

  • 511 NY: Road Closures & Delays: 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: High Winds – December 11, 2024

Strong winds and rain are expected to occur today, December 11, 2024, in Rhode Island. Downed trees, power lines and power outages may occur as a result. A high wind advisory is in effect and will continue through the evening.

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

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

New Hampshire: High Winds – December 11, 2024

Strong winds and rain are expected to occur today, December 11, 2024, in New Hampshire, with the greatest effect in the eastern part of the state. Downed trees, power lines and power outages may occur as a result. A high wind advisory is in effect and will continue through the evening.

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

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources: