SENT TO ALL EMERGENCY CONTACTS, FACILITY ADMINISTRATION, PAC MEMBERS AND PATIENT SME'S IN NEW YORK STATE

 

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures throughout most regions in New York State (including Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, Yonkers, New York City) are expected to reach the low to mid 90's on Wednesday 7/29/15 with similar or slightly lower temperatures expected Thursday 7/30/15

 

Additionally, The National Weather Service has issued a formal heat advisory for the five 

Boroughs of New York City. The heat index is expected to reach 94-98 and 95-97 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Northern Queens might see a heat index of possibly 100 degrees on Wednesday afternoon.

 

Please review you Emergency Operations Plan with staff and patient and disseminate any important information to patients as appropriate. Emergency resources are also available on the Network 2 Website: http://esrdny.ipro.org/emergency-preparedness-and-coalition/

 

Please contact the Network either via email info@nw2.esrd.net  or by calling (516) 209-5578.   Please call Evan Smith at (516) 209-5348 or email esmith@nw2.esrd.netwith any questions.

 

 

Video: Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Patients
 

This eight minute video has tips and information to make sure that you are prepared for an emergency.

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You must notify the ESRD Network of any closures, delayed openings or
 changes to treatment schedules   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Network works with Federal, State and local government agencies as needed to assist with patient safety and keep dialysis facilities up and running during and after any emergency situation.

  

 

Please visit our web page for additional information and resources:

 

 

 

Also please follow our Emergency Messaging Channel on Twitter at @ESRDNetwork2 to get up to-date emergency messaging from the Network.