Idalia is now a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 mph. Idalia is expected to produce a swath of 4 to 8 inches of rainfall with isolated maxima up to 12 inches from the Florida Big Bend through central Georgia. Damaging hurricane force winds are likely in portions of Eastern Georgia. Additional impacts such as isolated tornadoes, power outages and flooding are also possible throughout the day.

**If you have not reviewed a plan to receive care, please contact your dialysis provider**

Hurricane and Flood Safety Tips and Resources

• National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
• National Hurricane Preparedness: English|Spanish
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Hurricanes
• American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/flood.html
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Flood Safety Tips: English|Spanish
• CDC Preparedness and Safety for Hurricanes and Flooding: Guide
• FEMA – How to Prepare for a Hurricane: Guide

Rain and excess flooding across Southern Georgia are expected to occur as a result of tropical storm Idalia beginning Tuesday, August 29, 2023, continuing into Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Strong winds and storm surge may also occur. To understand road closures near you, please visit 511 Georgia (GDOT).

**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

A strong storm system moving through the South Atlantic beginning Monday, August 7, 2023, is producing severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds and possible tornadoes being the greatest threat. The timeline of severe weather will primarily be from early afternoon and last into the evening. The most likely area for severe weather is northern Georgia, including Atlanta.

**If you feel your access to care may be at risk due to severe weather, please reach out to your dialysis provider**

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: English|Spanish
• Red Cross: Tornado Safety 
• Ready.gov: Tornado Preparedness & Safety