Winter Storms
Be Prepared. Be Safe.
Hurricanes
In an Emergency, the Network works with dialysis facilities to track and report patient access to treat and publish the status of facility operations (open/closed/altered schedule). The Network works with federal, state, and local government agencies as needed to assist with patient safety and ensure dialysis facilities are prioritized to be open.
View our Emergency Updates page to see the operational status of facilities during a potential emergency.
Emergency Preparedness for Facilities
General Resources
2020 CRITICAL ASSET SURVEY (CAS)
- Summary Report: South Carolina
- Summary Report: North Carolina
- Summary Report: Georgia
Emergency Preparedness Plan Resources
- CMS - Emergency Preparedness For Dialysis Facilities: A Guide for Chronic Dialysis Facilities
- CMS - Disaster Preparedness: Customizable Forms
- Emergency Preparedness Checklist and Tips Poster English | Spanish
- NEW! - Emergency Preparedness Patient Communication Plan
Emergency Preparedness for Patients
Emergencies caused by severe weather or disasters can happen with or without warning. If you need dialysis, having power and water, transportation, or supplies will be crucial. Some emergency situations may make it impossible for you to get to your dialysis facility or give yourself dialysis. It is important to be prepared so you can feel better and stay healthy.
General Resources
- General Patient Preparedness Tips
- Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for People on Dialysis (English|Spanish)
- KCER 3-Day Emergency Diet Guidelines (English|Spanish)
- KCER Patient ID Card Template
- Emergency Disconnect Procedure for In-Center Hemodialysis Patients
- Emergency Transportation Options for Dialysis Patients
- CDC's Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: Link
Hurricanes & Flooding
- NEW! - Planning for Emergencies: A Guide for People with Chronic Kidney Disease: Guide
- NEW! - National Hurricane Preparedness 2020: Link
- National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Preparedness - Be Ready<
- CDC Preparedness and Safety Messaging for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Similar Disasters
- FEMA How to Prepare for a Hurricane
- Ready.gov Preparing for Floods<
- Ready.gov Preparing for Hurricanes
- ESRD NCC Patient Education Quickinar: Preparing for Hurricane Season During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recording|Slides
Winter Storms
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us:
Network 6 Emergency Contacts
Main: 919-463-4500
Patient Toll-Free: 800-524-7139
Submit a Question
Shannon Wright
Executive Director
Main: 919-463-4512
Toll-Free Patient Line: 800-524-7139
shannon.wright@ipro.us
Michelle Lewis
Emergency Coordinator
Main: 919-463-4510
Contact Me
Facility Contacts
- American Renal (ARA):
888-880-6867 - DaVita:
800-400-8331 - Dialysis Clinic Inc (DCI):
866-424-1990 - Fresenius Kidney Care:
800-626-1297 - U.S. Renal Care/DSI:
877-374-3375
Patient Hotlines
- American Kidney Fund (AKF):
866-300-2900 - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):
800-621-3362 - The Kidney National Foundation (NKF):
888-335-4363 - Kidney Emergency Response Coalition (KCER):
1-866-901-3773 - Veterans Disaster Relief Hotline:
1-800-507-4571 - Baxter Renal Care:
800-284-4060 - SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline:
1-800-985-5990