Category: Emergency Notifications

Emergency Notifications for ESRD Network regions.

North Carolina: Winter Weather Advisory – January 21, 2025

A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect for much of North Carolina today, January 10, 2025. Snow and sleet accumulations of up to 1 inch are expected in central areas, including Raleigh and Charlotte, with higher amounts possible in some locations. Icy road conditions are developing in parts of the state, making travel hazardous. Those who must travel should exercise caution and check for closures using the DriveNC 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: 

  • 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

South Carolina Upstate: Winter Storm Warning – January 21, 2025

A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for parts of South Carolina, particularly in the Upstate region, as of this morning, January 10, 2025. Mixed wintry precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain, is occurring and creating hazardous travel conditions. Snow and ice accumulations are making roads slick and dangerous, with rapidly changing conditions expected throughout the day. If you must be on the road, use extreme caution and check for closures using the SCDOT Road Closures Map.

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

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

Georgia: Winter Storm Warning – January 21, 2025

A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for all of north Georgia and portions of central Georgia as of this morning, January 10, 2025. Snow and sleet accumulations of 2-4 inches are expected in northern Georgia, with up to 2 inches in metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. Hazardous road conditions, including icy and slick surfaces, are already being reported in some areas. If you must travel, exercise caution and check for road closures using the 511GA 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: 

  • 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

South Carolina: Winter Storm Warning – January 10, 2025

A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for parts of South Carolina, particularly in the Upstate region, as of this morning, January 10, 2025. The National Weather Service reports ongoing mixed wintry precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain, leading to hazardous travel conditions in affected areas. Roads are becoming icy, and visibility may be limited. Travel is strongly discouraged unless absolutely necessary. If you must travel, use extreme caution and check for road closures using the SCDOT Road Closures Map.

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

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

North Carolina: Winter Storm Warning – January 10, 2025

A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for much of North Carolina as of this morning, January 10, 2025. The National Weather Service is reporting mixed wintry precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain, which is already creating hazardous travel conditions across the region. Roadways are becoming icy and visibility may be limited in some areas. It is strongly advised to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. If you must travel, exercise extreme caution and check for road closures using the DriveNC Road Closure Map.

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

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

Georgia: Winter Storm Warning – January 10, 2025

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of north Georgia and portions of central Georgia as of this morning, January 10, 2025. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 2-3 inches are expected in northern Georgia, with up to 1 inch in metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. Road conditions are already hazardous in some areas, with ice and snow impacting travel. It is strongly advised to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Those who must commute should be prepared for rapidly changing and dangerous road conditions. Before traveling, check for road closures using the 511GA Road Closure Map.

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

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

South Carolina: Winter Weather Watch – January 9, 2025

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for parts of South Carolina, particularly in the Upstate region, beginning tomorrow, January 10, 2025. The National Weather Service warns of mixed wintry precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain, which could lead to hazardous travel conditions, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the SCDot Road Closures Map.

** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your 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 Du

North Carolina: Winter Weather Watch – January 9, 2025

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for much of North Carolina, beginning tomorrow, January 10, 2025. The National Weather Service warns of mixed wintry precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain, which could lead to hazardous travel conditions. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the DriveNC Road Closure Map. 

** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your 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

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