Patient resources guide: Hurricane Isaias
Find resources for kidney patients affected by Hurricane Isaias.
Nationwide resources
Kidney Health Analytics & Responsive Emergency Support (KHARES)
https://esrd.ipro.org/quality-improvement/khares/
Khares Emergency Contact: 866.446.3507
Email: KHARES@ipro.org
KHARES leads national emergency preparedness and response for the ESRD community — coordinating response efforts, supporting ESRD Networks, and helping ensure continuity of care for dialysis patients during emergencies.
Dialysis Providers Emergency Phone Numbers
DaVita: 800.400.8331
Fresenius: 800.626.1297
DCI: 866.424.1990
IRC/ARA: 888.880.6867
US Renal Care: 978.232.4099
U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Website: https://www.va.gov/contact-us/
National Veterans Helpline: 800.507.4571
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Alabama https://www.fema.gov/disaster/3656
Florida https://www.fema.gov/disaster/3655
USA.gov Disasters and Emergencies
https://www.usa.gov/disasters-and-emergencies
Learn how you can qualify for disaster help with food, bills, unemployment, tax relief, and more.
RxAssist
Free and low costs medicines
Needy Meds
Financial assistance programs to help with the cost of medications.
Phone: 1-800-503-6897
HUD Disaster Resources
https://www.hud.gov/disaster_resources
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development list of disaster resources.
Rebuilding Together
https://rebuildingtogether.org/find-your-local-affiliate
Online directory by state of affiliates, volunteer programs for home repair. Repair and rehabilitation of homes for disaster recovery.
Disaster Legal Services
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/young_lawyers/about/initiatives/disaster-legal-services/
Immediate temporary legal assistance to disaster survivors at no charge.
Local Resources - Alabama
Alabama (Alabama 2-1-1):
Phone: 211 (or 1-888-421-1266) for information about shelters, food, housing, utility assistance, and local recovery resources.
To locate an open shelter, text SHELTER and your ZIP code to 43362 (Readyalabama.gov)
Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA)
Website: https://ema.alabama.gov
Phone: 1-800-843-0699 or 205-280-2200
Provides disaster updates, emergency alerts, preparedness information, and links to disaster assistance programs.
Local Resources - Florida
Florida Division of Emergency Management
www.floridadisaster.org/Updates
Description: Includes points of distribution for food and water, shelter assistance, nonprofit resources, and disaster updates.
Feeding Florida
Description: Feeding Florida is a local food bank network that distributes food and emergency supplies to communities impacted by Hurricane Isaias.
State Assistance Information Line (SAIL)
SAIL Hotline: 1-800-342-3557
Description: SAIL is a toll-free hotline activated during emergency or disaster situations in Florida for updates on Hurricane Isaias.
Florida Department of Health Special Needs Shelter Program
Description: Special needs shelters provide an environment suitable for individuals with medical needs or need extra support surpassing typical shelters capabilities during Hurricane Isaias, providing medical care, mobility and sensory accommodations, and special dietary options.
United Way of Florida
www.uwof.org/disaster-resources
Description: Connects individuals to local, state, and national resources in response to and recovery from disasters, as well as resources for caregivers and pet owners. Provides assistance with housing, mental health, and financial support.
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief
Florida Baptist disaster relief teams are mobilizing to serve homeowners impacted by the storm. If your home has experienced storm damage and you need assistance, here's how to request help:
Call: 904-253-0502 or text 'isaias' to 850-972-2224
Hurricane Help Florida
Hurricanehelpflorida.org
Description: Individuals whose home was damaged by Hurricane Isaias may call (800) 451-1954 to request free cleanup assistance. Scheduled to remain open through October 30, 2026.
Disaster Relief Grant Program
If you are living with kidney failure in a community that has been struck by a flood, hurricane, tornado, or other disaster, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) may be able to help.