Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Planning

Haiti Emergency Contact Information

Haiti Earthquake

In response to the devastating earthquake which struck Haiti on January 12, the National Resource Center has highlighted a number of resources that may be useful to international disaster relief workers.  These materials are currently located on the National Resource Center homepage and will be updated as the situation progresses.

The following resources are offered to assists ESRD facilities to meet federal regulations governing emergency preparedness and develop their own emergency preparedness plans. View

  • The Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition provides technical assistance to ESRD Networks, CMS organizations, and other groups to ensure timely and efficient emergency preparedness, response, and recovery for the kidney community. KCER Lavender Patient Identification Cards (download template)[PDF, 298KB]

Network Resources

Manuals for Facilities

Manuals for Patients

Emergency Dialysis Services Guidelines

 

State and Federal Emergency Management Offices

Ready America
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 Web site for many online resources including an interactive map to access local resources. Site also features a special section for children. A Spanish language version of this site is available as Listo (mapa de recursos locales y pagina especial para ninos).

State Emergency Management Office
Aside from natural disasters, it is important to be alert to threats resulting from terrorist acts. The following links access the individual state agencies responsible for homeland security.

State Department of Health

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Other links with helpful information:

 

The Renal Network, Inc.
911 E. 86th Street, Suite 202
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone: (317) 257-8265
Fax: (317) 257-8291
Patient Line:
1 (800) 456-6919
Email: info@nw10.esrd.net

Last updated on: April 7, 2010