Chest pain, trouble breathing, face drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech, severe bleeding: call 911. Do not drive yourself.
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Hurricane medical readiness
STEAR registry, dialysis and oxygen planning
Sign up for STEAR
If you would need help evacuating — a disability, a medical need, no ride — register with STEAR so local emergency planners know.
Dialysis
Ask your dialysis center for its storm plan and a second center to use; keep your treatment schedule and a list of medicines with you.
Oxygen and medical equipment
Plan for power loss: ask your supplier about backup tanks and batteries, and list your equipment in your kit.
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Reviewed by a board-certified physician. General information, not medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.