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Hurricane Season: Emergency Preparedness for Bleeding Disorders

Jun 3, 2024 | VHF News

As we all know, being prepared for emergencies and natural disasters is especially important for people with bleeding disorders. So, during this hurricane season (June 1-November 30), please be sure you are prepared, informed, and make a plan!

Here are some tips and resources that may help:

CDC “Emergency Preparedness and Response”

CDC “Prepare Your Health: Personal Health Preparedness for People with Bleeding Disorders”

National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) “7 Ways You Can Prepare for Emergencies”

NBDF “Family Emergency Kit Checklist”

NBDF HANDI – Information Resource Center

NBDF HANDI – Publications

NBDF HANDI “Highlights Emergency Preparedness Resources to the Community”

NBDF’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Council (MASAC) Recommendation Regarding Home Factor Supply for Emergency Preparedness for Patients with Hemophilia and Other Bleeding Disorders. Document #227.

NBDF’s Steps for Living Preparedness Tips

NBDF’s Steps for Living Emergency Preparedness

Red Cross “Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs”

Ready.gov

Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management “Hurricanes”

Virginia Dept. of Health “Hurricane Safety”

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