{"id":4732,"date":"2026-07-09T14:50:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T14:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovativerenal.com\/patient\/?p=4732"},"modified":"2026-07-09T14:50:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T14:50:49","slug":"disaster-preparedness-for-dialysis-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovativerenal.com\/patient\/disaster-preparedness-for-dialysis-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Disaster Preparedness for Dialysis Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1705.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Preparing for a Natural Disaster<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Natural disasters can happen anytime, so\u00a0it's\u00a0important to be ready. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy if you need dialysis and there is a disaster.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plan Ahead<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A plan made ahead of time is easier to follow than one made in the middle of a storm, whether\u00a0it's\u00a0a hurricane, wildfire, or winter storm. These steps are the foundation of a solid dialysis emergency plan for every patient, whether in-center or at home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get\u00a0dialysis before the storm arrives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider a\u00a0medical alert bracelet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Talk to\u00a0your dietitian about meal planning and power outages.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0you dialyze at home, ask your provider for special instructions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Write\u00a0down your medications, providers,\u00a0clinic, pharmacy, and emergency contacts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Know your evacuation routes and public transportation\u00a0options.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If evacuation means\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/innovativerenal.com\/patient\/how-to-change-dialysis-centers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">switching to a new center<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it helps to know the process ahead of time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tell\u00a0utility companies you need power and water for medical reasons.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Register for updates through your ESRD Network\u00a0and\u00a0sign up\u00a0for alerts\u00a0so you know your options as\u00a0a disaster\u00a0approaches.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once your plan is in place \u2014 whether\u00a0it's\u00a0an in-center routine or a home dialysis emergency plan \u2014 the next step is making sure you have the right supplies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Build a Disaster Prep Kit<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A disaster prep kit for dialysis patients starts with the basics everyone needs, with a few additions specific to your care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Water:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0To stay hydrated, plan one gallon per person per day, for at least three days.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Non-perishable\u00a0food:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0To sustain you\u00a0for\u00a0least three\u00a0days.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First\u00a0aid kit and local maps:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To treat minor injuries and navigate if you need to evacuate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Battery-powered or\u00a0hand-crank\u00a0radio:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0To stay\u00a0informed;\u00a0include a NOAA Weather Radio\u00a0receiver\u00a0and extra batteries for both.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flashlight and\u00a0extra\u00a0batteries:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To see and signal for help in the dark.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whistle:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0To signal for help.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dust\u00a0mask, plastic sheeting, and duct tape:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0To shelter in place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A well-stocked kit covers the basics. Managing your health if\u00a0treatment gets delayed takes a bit more planning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Managing Your Health If Treatment Is Delayed<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If a disaster delays your treatment, managing your fluid intake becomes especially important. These guidelines can help until\u00a0you're\u00a0able to reach your care team.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limit\u00a0fluids to 2 cups a day for 3 days:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0This helps prevent shortness of breath and fluid buildup while you wait for treatment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drink\u00a04\u00a0oz.\u00a0of fluid with meals:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0That totals about 1.5 cups across your\u00a0three\u00a0meals\u00a0\u00a0for\u00a0the day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drink\u00a0the\u00a0remaining \u00bd cup for medications and phosphate binders<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep\u00a0medications and phosphate binders with your kit:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Pack these with your emergency supplies so\u00a0you\u00a0have\u00a0them\u00a0if you need to evacuate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call\u00a0your care team as soon as it's safe:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0If\u00a0treatment is missed or delayed, reach out right away so your care team can help you plan\u00a0next\u00a0steps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Caregivers Can Do<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Caregivers play a role in\u00a0all of\u00a0this too, often before the patient even realizes a storm is coming.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you support someone\u00a0on\u00a0dialysis, your preparation matters as much as theirs. This dialysis caregiver checklist covers the basics, and a little planning on your part can prevent a stressful situation from becoming an emergency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Build\u00a0a go-bag:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Pack medical information, a medication list, and insurance details together in a bag\u00a0that's\u00a0easy to grab.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Know\u00a0the treatment schedule:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Understand when and how often your loved one needs dialysis so you can plan travel or shelter accordingly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep\u00a0emergency contacts handy:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Store\u00a0clinic, physician, and insurance contact information somewhere accessible, even if a phone loses signal or power.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why Innovative Renal Care<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Innovative Renal Care, we are committed to delivering a dialysis experience that goes beyond the treatment itself. As a physician-partnered and nurse-led organization, our focus is on collaboration, innovation, and data driven care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more about our ongoing commitment to deliver more tomorrows to our patients, their families, and friends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/innovativerenal.com\/patient\/clinic-locator\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Find a clinic near you here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":4733,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4732","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.1 (Yoast SEO v27.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Disaster Preparedness for Dialysis Patients<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Natural disasters can disrupt dialysis care fast. 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