Category: Emergency Notifications

Emergency Notifications for ESRD Network regions.

Georgia: Air Quality Alert – October 1, 2024

Air quality alerts have been issued in Rockland County and the surrounding area today, October 1, 2024, due to a fire at a nearby chemical plant. Residents are urged to shelter in place if the plume or smell of chlorine is over their area until the cloud has passed. This is especially critical for individuals with respiratory conditions. It is essential to stay aware of the wind shifts.
If you are concerned your access to care may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. 

Resources:

  • Rockland County Air Quality: Updates
  • AirNow – Monitor air quality and steps to protect your health.
  • CDC – Understand how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and air pollution

Kentucky: Severe Weather and Flooding – September 28, 2024

Flood warnings have been issued across Kentucky today, September 28, 2024, as a result of Hurricane Helene. Rainfall amounts of 4-6 inches are possible throughout the day, with locally higher amounts possible. As a result, 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: Tornado Warning – September 26, 2024

A tropical storm warning remains in effect today, September 27, 2024, in South Carolina, due to Hurricane Helene. Tornados continue to be a threat this morning, in addition to landslides in the mountain regions due to excess rain. to Please take precautions to stay safe. Please visit South Carolina Emergency Management Website.  to locate shelters, evacuation routes, and power outages in your area.

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

Tips and Resources:

  • South Carolina Evacuation Routes: Website
  • South Carolina Power Outages: Map
  • Evacuation Notices for South Carolina – Know Your Zone: Website
  • National Weather Service: Website
  • Ready.gov Preparedness: Tornados
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
  • American Red Cross: Resource 

North Carolina: Tornado Warning – September 27, 2024

A tropical storm warning remains in effect today, September 27, 2024, in parts of North Carolina, due to Hurricane Helene. There is a possibility of continued tornadoes this morning, in addition to flooding in regions close to low lying rivers and near the Appalachian Mountains. Please take precautions to stay safe. Please visit NC 211 to locate shelters, evacuation routes, and power outages in your area.

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

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

Georgia: Hurricane Helene – September 26, 2024

Hurricane Helene has been upgraded to a category 2 Hurricane this morning, and forecasted to make landfall in Georgia Thursday evening, September 26, 2024, continuing into Friday, September 27, 2024, bringing with it strong winds, heavy rain, storm surge and potential for tornados. Please take time to prepare and follow local emergency guidance. Visit the Georgia Emergency Management website for more information.

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

Tips and Resources:

North Carolina: Hurricane Helene – September 26, 2024

A tropical storm warning is currently in effect today, September 26, 2024, in parts of North Carolina, due to Hurricane Helene. The greatest threat is Tornados this evening, into tomorrow morning. Please take precautions to stay safe. Please visit NC 211 to locate shelters, evacuation routes, and power outages in your area.

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

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

South Carolina: Hurricane Helene – September 26, 2024

A tropical storm warning is currently in effect today, September 26, 2024, in South Carolina, due to Hurricane Helene. The greatest threat is storm surge to coastal regions and tornados this evening, into tomorrow morning. Please take precautions to stay safe. Please visit South Carolina Emergency Management Website.  to locate shelters, evacuation routes, and power outages in your area.

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

Tips and Resources:

  • South Carolina Evacuation Routes: Website
  • South Carolina Power Outages: Map
  • Evacuation Notices for South Carolina – Know Your Zone: Website
  • National Weather Service: Website
  • Ready.gov Preparedness: Tornados
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
  • American Red Cross: Resource 

Georgia: Hurricane Helene – September 25, 2024

Tropical Storm Helene has been upgraded to a hurricane. Hurricane Helene is forecasted to make landfall in Georgia Thursday evening, September 26, 2024, continuing into Friday, September 27, 2024, bringing with it strong winds, heavy rain and potential flooding. Please take time to prepare and follow local emergency guidance. Visit the Georgia Emergency Management website for more information.

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

Tips and Resources:

Georgia: Tropical Storm Helene – September 24, 2024

The Govenor of Georgia has declared a State of Emergency for today, September 24, 2024, in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene. Tropical Storm Helene is forecasted to make landfall in Georgia Thursday evening, September 26, 2024, continuing into Friday, September 27, 2024, bringing with it strong winds, heavy rain and potential flooding. Please take time to prepare and follow local emergency guidance.

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

Tips and Resources:

 

South Carolina: Tornado Warning: September 16, 2024

A tornado watch is currently in effect today, September 16, 2024, in Northeast South Carolina, Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Dillon, Inland Georgetown, Marison, and Northern Horry. Strong winds, flooding, and thunderstorms may occur due to Tropical Cyclone 8. Please take precautions to stay safe. Please visit South Carolina Emergency Management Website.  to locate shelters, evacuation routes, and power outages in your area.

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

Flood Safety Tips and Resources:

  • South Carolina Evacuation Routes: Website
  • Evacuation Notices for South Carolina – Know Your Zone: Website
  • 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: Tornado Warning – September 16, 2024

A tornado watch is currently in effect today, September 16, 2024, in Eastern/Northeastern North Carolina. Strong winds, flooding, and thunderstorms may occur due to Tropical Cyclone 8. Please take precautions to stay safe. Please visit NC 211 to locate shelters, evacuation routes, and power outages in your area.

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

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

New York: Flood Risk – August 9, 2024

A Flood Watch is in effect today, August 9, 2024, resulting from Hurricane Debby. The heaviest rain is expected to fall between mid-morning and mid-afternoon. The greatest amounts and risk for flooding from the Genesee River eastward.

**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