Category: Emergency Notifications

Emergency Notifications for ESRD Network regions.

New York: Snow & Inclement Weather – November 30, 2024

Snow is anticipated to continue today in Western New York, November 30, 2024. The inclement weather will likely travel throughout the day today and tomorrow, Sunday, December 1, 2024. Drivers should be prepared for slippery roads, reduced visibility, and hazardous driving conditions. Take precautions and stay safe.

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. **

Resources: 

  • 511 NY: Road Closures & Delays: 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: Snow & Inclement Weather – November 29, 2024

Snow is anticipated to continue this evening in Western New York, November 29, 2024. The inclement weather will affect travel throughout the evening and tomorrow, Saturday, December 30, 2024. Drivers should be prepared for slippery roads, reduced visibility, and hazardous driving conditions. Take precautions and stay safe.

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. **

A State of Emergency was declared in the following counties:

  • Allegany
  • Cattaraugus
  • Chautauqua
  • Erie
  • Genessee
  • Wyoming

Resources: 

  • 511 NY: Road Closures & Delays: 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 – Friday, November 29, 2024

Periods of snow, combined with strong winds, are anticipated in Western New York today, November 29, 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.

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. **

Resources: 

  • 511 NY: Road Closures & Delays: 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

Kentucky: Snow & Wind: November 21, 2024

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.

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. **

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: Hurricane Milton – October 9, 2024

A tropical storm watch is currently in effect today, October 9, 2024, in South Carolina, due to Hurricane Milton. Coastal regions are under the greatest threat, as the storm may cause storm surge and increased wind, starting late this evening into tomorrow afternoon. Please take precautions to stay safe. For more information, please visit the South Carolina Emergency Management Website.  

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

Tips and Resources:

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

Georgia: Hurricane Milton – October 9, 2024

Hurricane Milton is forecasted to make landfall early tomorrow morning, October 10, 2024. While Georgia is not in the direct path of the storm, a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of the state, including but not limited to: Camden, Glynn, Mcintosh, Liberty, Bryan and Chatham County(s). Hurricane Milton will likely bring wind, storm surge and possible flooding tomorrow, and Friday, October 11, 2024.

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

Tips and Resources:

    • NOAA Hurricane Tracker: Website
    • Georgia Power Outage: Map
    • Preparing for Floods (CDC) Tips: Website
    • National Weather Service: Website
    • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
    • American Red Cross: Resource 
    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tips: English|Spanish

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: