Emergency Preparedness
When Mother Nature decides to throw a life curve ball, being be prepared is essential for those unexpected disasters that can disrupt care. We’ve compiled Disaster and Emergency Preparedness resources and tools that can help patients, caregivers and providers plan for those unexpected events.
Patient Resources
Download: Extreme Heat Safety Tips
- Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for People on Dialysis
- Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for People on Dialysis (Spanish)
- In Case of Emergency Checklist
- Drink Safe Water
- 3-Day Emergency Diet
- Planning for Natural Disasters and Other Types of Emergencies: A Guide For Dialysis Facilities (NKF)
- Planning for Emergencies – A Guide for People with Kidney Disease | National Kidney Foundation
- Typhoon Maddy Indoor/Outdoor Typhoon Preparations Poster
Patient Hotlines
- DaVita: 800.400.8331
- Fresenius: 800.626.1297
- DCI: 866.424.1990
- DCI Donor Hotline/Transient Patients: 800.969.4438
- Innovative Renal: 888.880.6867
- SAMHSA – Disaster Distress Helpline: 800.985.5990
- US Renal Care: 866.671.8772
- Veteran Disaster Relief Hotline Number: 800-507-4571
Provider Resources
- CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule
- Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Care Facilities: A Guide for Chronic Dialysis Facilities
- Planning for Natural Disasters and Other Types of Emergencies: A Guide for Dialysis Facilities (NKF)
- Healthcare-associated Infections
- Dialysis Emergency Takeoff Guide
- CLAS Crisis Communication
Download: ESRD Emergency Drill Toolkit
Download: PE Toolkit: Be Prepared
Download: Facility Disaster Plan Checklist
Download: Emergency Facility Reporting Document
Federal and State Resources
Alaska
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Hawaii
Northern Mariana Islands
Washington
California
- California Emergency Medical Services Authority
- Cal OES – Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Website
Guam
Federal Resources
- FEMA
- Ready: Resources for Kids
- The American Red Cross
- U. S. Department of Energy
- U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Ready America is a national public service campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. Visit the Ready America website for national, local and children’s resources. A Spanish language version of this site is available. Other languages are also available on this page.
Alerts and Recalls
Recall of One Lot of Papaverine Hydrochloride Injection
Recall of One Lot of Papaverine Hydrochloride Injection July 24, 2026 – Shirley, NY, American Regent, Inc. is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of a single lot of Papaverine
BAXTER ISSUES VOLUNTARY NATIONWIDE RECALL OF CEFAZOLIN IN DEXTROSE INJECTION
Baxter Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Cefazolin In Dextrose Injection July 24, 2026 – DEERFIELD, Ill., Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) is voluntarily recalling Lot LD175708, Exp 14-Feb 2027 of Cefazolin in
Arrow International Convenience Kit Correction
Arrow International Issues Correction for Convenience Kits Containing Recalled Huons Lidocaine and Bupivacaine and Saline and Lidocaine The FDA is aware that Arrow International has issued a letter to
BD Issues Nationwide Recall for Specific Lots of ChloraPrep™
BD Issues Nationwide Recall for Specific Lots of ChloraPrep™ Clear Single Sterile 1 mL and FREPP™ Clear 1.5 mL Applicators Due to Microbial Contamination BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)