Category: Emergency Notifications

Emergency Notifications for ESRD Network regions.

Connecticut: Winter Storm Advisory – February 8, 2025

A Winter Storm Advisory is in effect this evening through Sunday morning, February 9, 2025, in Connecticut. Snow is expected, with accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Roads may become slick and hazardous, making travel difficult on Sunday. For road closures near you, please check CT Roads closure map.

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

Severe Weather Safety Tips and 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

Massachusetts: Winter Storm Advisory – February 8, 2025

A Winter Storm Advisory is in effect this evening through Sunday morning, February 9, 2025, in Massachusetts. Snow is expected, with accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Roads may become slick and hazardous, making travel difficult on Sunday. For road closures near you, please check the Massachusetts 511 closure map.

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

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

  • Massachusetts 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

Ohio: Winter Weather Warning – February 8, 2025

A Winter Weather Warning is currently in effect in Ohio, today, February 8, 2025. 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

New York: Winter Storm Advisory – February 8, 2025

A Winter Storm Advisory is in effect this evening through Sunday morning, February 9, 2025, in New York. New York City and the surrounding area will likely receive total accumulations of 2-3 inches, while upstate New York is predicted to receive 7 inches or more. Roads may become slick and hazardous, making travel difficult on Sunday. For road closures near you, please check the 511NY closure map.

*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 Closures: 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 Storm Advisory – February 8, 2025

A Winter Storm Advisory is in effect this evening through Sunday morning, February 9, 2025, in Rhode Island. Snow is expected, with accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Roads may become slick and hazardous, making travel difficult on Sunday. For road closures near you, please check the Rhode Island DOT closure map.

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

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

  • Rhode Island 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

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

New York: Lake Effect Snow – January 28, 2025

Lake effect snow is expected to persist throughout today, January 28, 2025, impacting 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 conditions may become hazardous, particularly on secondary roads. If you plan to travel, prepare for rapidly changing visibility and road conditions. Be sure to check for potential road closures using the 511 NY Road Closure & Delays Map.

If you are a dialysis patient and anticipate this weather event disrupting your access to care, contact your local dialysis facility to confirm treatment availability.

Resources:

  • 511 NY: Road Closures & Delays: Map
  • Snowstorm Health: Tips for Dialysis Patients: Handout
  • Ready.gov: Preparing for Snowstorms: Snowstorm Guide
  • Cleveland Clinic: Staying Healthy in Winter: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather Preparation: Resource

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