Category: Emergency Notifications

Emergency Notifications for ESRD Network regions.

Rhode Island – Air Quality Alert: June 7, 2023

Air quality alerts have been issued in Rhode Island on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Those with heart or lung conditions, older adults and children are being asked to take precautions to reduce exposure.
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.

Resources:

  • AirNow – Monitor air quality and steps to protect your health.
  • CDC – Understand how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and air pollution.

 

Connecticut – Air Quality Alert: June 7, 2023

Air quality alerts have been issued in Connecticut on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Those with heart or lung conditions, older adults and children are being asked to take precautions to reduce exposure.
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.

Resources:

  • AirNow – Monitor air quality and steps to protect your health.
  • CDC – Understand how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and air pollution.

 

New York – Air Quality Alert: June 7, 2023

Air quality alerts have been issued in New York on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Those with heart or lung conditions, older adults and children are being asked to take precautions to reduce exposure.
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.

Resources:

  • AirNow – Monitor air quality and steps to protect your health.
  • CDC – Understand how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and air pollution.

 

Massachusetts – Air Quality Alert: June 7, 2023

Air quality alerts have been issued in Massachusetts on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Those with heart or lung conditions, older adults and children are being asked to take precautions to reduce exposure.
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.

Resources:

  • AirNow – Monitor air quality and steps to protect your health.
  • CDC – Understand how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and air pollution.

 

Connecticut – Winter Weather: March 13, 2023

Winter storm warnings have been issued in Connecticut, beginning Monday, March 13, 2023. Several inches of snow can be expected inland, while the coastline will receive a mix of rain and sleet. Strong winds should also be expected beginning Monday, March 13, 2023 in the evening and continuing through Wednesday, March 15, 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: March 13, 2023

Winter storm warnings have been issued in New York, beginning Monday, March 13, 2023. Several inches of snow can be expected inland, while the coastline will receive a mix of rain and sleet. Strong winds should also be expected beginning Monday, March 13, 2023 in the evening and continuing through Wednesday, March 15, 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

Vermont – Winter Weather: March 13, 2023

Winter storm warnings have been issued in Vermont, beginning Monday, March 13, 2023. Several inches of snow can be expected. Strong winds should also be expected beginning Monday, March 13, 2023 in the evening and continuing through Wednesday, March 15, 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 Hampshire – Winter Weather: March 13, 2023

Winter storm warnings have been issued in New Hampshire, beginning Monday, March 13, 2023. Several inches of snow can be expected inland, while the coastline will receive a mix of rain and sleet. Strong winds should also be expected beginning Monday, March 13, 2023 in the evening and continuing through Wednesday, March 15, 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: March 13, 2023

Winter storm warnings have been issued in Massachusetts, beginning Monday, March 13, 2023. Several inches of snow can be expected inland, while the coastline will receive a mix of rain and sleet. Strong winds should also be expected beginning Monday, March 13, 2023 in the evening and continuing through Wednesday, March 15, 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

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