Periods of snow, combined with strong winds, are anticipated across Kentucky today, November 21, 2024. The inclement weather is expected to significantly impact travel, especially in the afternoon and evening hours. Drivers should be prepared for slippery roads, reduced visibility, and hazardous driving conditions. Take precautions and stay safe.

** 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

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

** 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.**

Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition:

• • KCER – Extreme Summer Heat: Tips for Dialysis Patients 
  • KCER – Beat the Heat: Stay Hydrated without overdoing fluids

Other Resources: 

• • • CDC Heat and Health Tracking Tool
    • Ready.gov: Extreme Heat
    • National Weather Service: Heat Safety Tips and Resources
    • National Kidney Foundation (NKF): Summer Heat Awareness

Severe thunderstorms are possible today, Saturday, May 25, 2024, continuing through the evening. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all threats. Heavy rain could lead to localized flash flooding.

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

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

• CDC – Stay Safe During a Tornado Website: English|Spanish
• Red Cross: Tornado Safety 
• CDC – Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: Resource
• National Weather Service: Website 
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
• Home Dialysis: Disaster Planning for Home Dialysis Patients

Severe thunderstorms are possible today, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, and continuing through the evening tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all threats. Heavy rain could lead to localized flash flooding – particularly on Wednesday and Wednesday night.

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

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

• CDC – Stay Safe During a Tornado Website: English|Spanish
• Red Cross: Tornado Safety 
• CDC – Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: Resource
• National Weather Service: Website 
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
• Home Dialysis: Disaster Planning for Home Dialysis Patients

Strong winds, rain, and severe thunderstorms are expected to continue today, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, across Kentucky. Power outages, large hail and tornadoes may occur as a result. A 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:

• CDC – Stay Safe During a Tornado Website: English|Spanish
• CDC – Stay Safe After a Tornado: English|Spanish
• Red Cross: Tornado Safety 
• CDC – Natural Disasters and Severe Reather: Resource
• Home Dialysis: Disaster Planning for Home Dialysis Patients

A strong storm system moving through Kentucky Thursday, March 2, 2023, and Friday, March 3, 2023, is producing severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds. Tornados are also possible on March 3, 2023. The timeline of severe weather will primarily be early Friday morning on March 3, 2023.

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.

• CDC – Stay Safe During a Tornado Website: English|Spanish
• CDC – Stay Safe After a Tornado Website: English|Spanish

** 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.**

Winter Weather/Extreme Cold Resources

• Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
• CDC – Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter: English|Spanish
• CDC – Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety: Website

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Kentucky Flash Flooding Threat:  Thursday, July 28, 2022 – Saturday, July 30, 2022

Destructive and potentially deadly flooding is ongoing in Kentucky and other parts of Appalachia after several inches of rain fell over the area in a short period of time. Heavy rain poured down across eastern Kentucky late Wednesday into Thursday morning, prompting a flash flood emergency and stranding hundreds. People and homes have washed away and roads are completely destroyed in some areas, with downed trees and mudslides hampering first responders. Multiple water rescues are underway across the region.

Flood Safety Tips and Resources

• National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
• Ready.gov: https://www.ready.gov/floods
• American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/flood.html

Steps to Keep Yourself Safe After Flooding

• Watch your step. Floodwaters often hide sharp and dangerous debris, like broken glass and metal. Floodwater can also be contaminated with oil, gasoline or sewage.
• Wear the appropriate protective clothing and gear such as boots, gloves and safety glasses when moving debris.
• Stay away from electrical utility equipment after a storm, or if it is wet, to prevent being electrocuted. Report any utility issues to your local utility company.
• Flooded homes are hazards. Get a professional to check for loose wires, mold and hidden damage before re-entering.
• Use generators or other gas-powered machinery only outdoors and away from windows.
• Never drive into a road covered with flowing water. One foot of flowing water can sweep a car off the road; 2 feet will carry away an SUV or pickup. Even 6 inches of water can knock you off your feet. Never walk or drive through swift water. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
• Respect barricades and posted signage. If you encounter a flooded road, turn around. You’re not only putting your own life at risk, but also the lives of first responders.
• If you encounter a dark traffic signal, treat it as a four-way stop.

Preparedness Resources for Dialysis Patients

• Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for People on Dialysis: English | Spanish
• Emergency Diet Guidelines: English | Spanish