Disaster Planning
Since the Katrina/Rita Hurricane Disaster in 2005, the Network has maintained a comprehensive list of resources and materials on this website. The Network actively participates in the Texas ESRD Emergency Coalition (TEEC) and continues to assist with distribution of materials developed through the coalition.
Disaster Preparedness Video
Texas ESRD Emergency Coalition put together this disaster preparedness video for ESRD patients. TEEC recommends the video be showed to all patient in the facility at least annually. For questions contact: aramirez@nw14.esrd.net
Provider/Facility Resources
TEEC Disaster Webinar
2013 Webinar - May 21, 2013 at 1:00pm.
2012 Webinar
April 24, 2012 10 - 11:00 am CST
- Registration Information
- Webinar Slides
- Webinar Evaluation
- Webinar Recording - (Requires Windows Media Player)
- Waiver Request for End Stage Renal Disease Facility
- The Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition:
- Information for the Healthcare Provider
- The toll-free KCER Emergency Hotline for patients and providers is 866-901-3773
- Disaster Preparedness: A Guide for Chronic Dialysis Facilities – Second Edition
- Disaster Preparedness: A Guide for Chronic Dialysis Facilities – Second Edition – Supplemental Appendix of Customizable Forms
- Community and State Contact Information from the Ready.gov web site
- Tanker Water Use During an Emergency
- Generator Safety from the US Fire Administration/ FEMA Information:
- CDC Resources
- Keep Foods Safe
- Boil Water Advisory
- Drinking Water Advisory Community Tool box
- Make Water Safe - After natural disasters
- Drink Safe Water - After natural disasters
- Wash Your Hands - Staying clean and healthy after a disaster
- Hygiene
- Food, Water, Sanitation and Hygeine Information
- Hurricanes
- Flu Pandemic
- Wild Fires
- Winter Weather
Patient Resources
- Boil Water Advisory
- Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for Patients on Dialysis
- Prepárese para Emergencias: Una guía para personas en diálisis
- Are you R.E.A.D.Y? English
- Are you R.E.A.D.Y? Spanish
- Hurricanes
- Flu Pandemic
- Wild Fires
Government and Agency Resources
- Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs - Video from FEMA
- Emergency Contact Numbers for Texas
- Texas Disaster Districts Contact List
- Open Shelter Locator Map from the American Red Cross
- Governor's Division of Emergency Management: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/
- Texas Information and Referral Network
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- kidneydisasters.org
- 211 Texas - Finding Help In Texas
- Dialysis Facility Compare
EMSystem
Click here to access EMSystem in a "view only" mode. Please use the username and password listed below to log into EMSystem and view facility status, capacity or other pertinent information associated with a facility during an emergency/disaster situation.
- Username: txdialview
- Password: TEEC10
If you need further assistance with EMSystem usage, please visit the TEEC website and download the instructions located under the EMSystem tab. All other questions or concerns may be directed to the following individuals.
- David Ramirez, TEEC Chair, david.ramirez@dialyspa.com
- Anna Ramirez, Network 14 staff liaison, aramirez@nw14.esrd.net
Texas ESRD Emergency Coalition (TEEC)
The Texas ESRD Emergency Coalition (TEEC) was formed in December 2005 to facilitate the provision of quality care to people with ESRD in the event of an emergency that negatively impacts the delivery of dialysis and transplant services by establishing a collaborative a Disaster Plan.