Category: Emergency Notifications

Emergency Notifications for ESRD Network regions.

Kentucky – Severe Weather: March 2, 2023

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.

Ohio – Tornado Warning: February 27, 2023

A strong storm system moving through Ohio Monday, February 27, 2023 is producing strong storms, with damaging winds being the greatest threat. Isolated tornadoes and hail are also possible. The timeline of severe weather will primarily be from 3PM to 6PM.

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.

Connecticut – Winter Weather: February 27, 2023

Winter storm warnings have been issued in Connecticut, beginning Monday, February 27, 2023. Snow is expected to begin around 8PM. Travel could be very difficult, especially during the morning commute on Tuesday, February 28, 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.

** 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

  • 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

New York – Winter Weather: February 27, 2023

Winter storm warnings have been issued in the northern parts of New York, beginning Monday, February 27, 2023. Snow is expected to begin around 8PM. Travel could be very difficult, especially during the morning commute on Tuesday, February 28, 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.

** 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

  • 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

Massachusetts – Winter Weather: February 27, 2023

Winter storm warnings have been issued in Massachusetts, beginning Monday, February 27, 2023. Snow is expected to begin around 8PM. Travel could be very difficult, especially during the morning commute on Tuesday, February 28, 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.

** 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

  • 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

Georgia – Winter Weather: December 22, 2022

A strong high-pressure system is expected to bring brutally cold temperatures over the next few days. A rare Wind Chill Warning is in effect in North Georgia between midnight tonight and noon Saturday, with dangerously cold wind chills (-10 to -20 degrees) expected.  The rest of Georgia is under a Wind Chill Advisory for possible wind chills of +5 to -10 degrees. These wind chill values could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes or hypothermia if proper precautions are not taken.  Moisture remaining on roadways tonight is another concern to flash freeze early tomorrow morning, which could impact travel.
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.**

Winter Weather/Extreme Cold Resources

  • 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

New York – Arctic Blast: December 22, 2022

A strong arctic high-pressure system is expected to bring freezing conditions across the country. The cold air will allow for a winter storm to develop, bringing significant impacts to the central and eastern US states, which could affect travel. Power outages are also a concern, as winds could gust as high as 60 mph in some regions.
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.**

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

Kentucky – Arctic Blast: December 22, 2022

A strong arctic high-pressure system is expected to bring freezing conditions across the country. The cold air will allow for a winter storm to develop, bringing significant impacts to the central and eastern US states, which could affect travel. Power outages are also a concern, as winds could gust as high as 60 mph in some regions.
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.**

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

Ohio – Arctic Blast: December 22, 2022

A strong arctic high-pressure system is expected to bring freezing conditions across the country. The cold air will allow for a winter storm to develop, bringing significant impacts to the central and eastern US states, which could affect travel. Power outages are also a concern, as winds could gust as high as 60 mph in some regions.
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.**

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

Indiana – Arctic Blast: December 22, 2022

A strong arctic high-pressure system is expected to bring freezing conditions across the country. The cold air will allow for a winter storm to develop, bringing significant impacts to the central and eastern US states, which could affect travel. Power outages are also a concern, as winds could gust as high as 60 mph in some regions.
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.**

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

New England – Snow and Ice Threat: December 15, 2022

Winter storm warnings, watches, and advisories have been issued for parts of New England through Saturday, December 17, 2022, with a system packing snow, rain, and wind expected to move into the region Thursday evening and linger throughout the day Friday. Heavy wet snow is expected in some areas with possible accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The combination of heavy wet snow and winds gusting to 40 mph may result in power outages.

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.**

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

New York – Snow and Ice Threat: December 15, 2022

Winter storm warnings, watches, and advisories have been issued for New York through Saturday, December 17, 2022, with a system packing snow, rain, and wind expected to move into the region Thursday evening and linger throughout the day Friday. Heavy wet snow is expected in some areas with possible accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The combination of heavy wet snow and winds gusting to 40 mph may result in power outages.

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.**

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