Crisis Hotline: 800-273-8255 connects callers to a network of local crisis centers across the country. The hotline is provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Disaster Resources for People with Disabilities and Emergency Managers

We understand that many of the people who are displaced by the aftermath of hurricane Katrina do not have access to the Internet. If you have friends or relatives with CRPS who need medication, we suggest you pass on the following information from the American Red Cross:
1. People in a shelter must register their health needs, including any medications they take. After registration, they should go to the health services area.
2. People who are not currently in a shelter should go to one. Another option is to find an "urgent care" facility or an emergency room.

CMA Actions to help beneficiaries and providers in Katrina stricken areas

Evacuation Checklist

The American Red Cross has designed a checklist for people who may be forced to evacuate.

Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Taking Respnsibility for Your Safety, prepared by the Center for Disability Issues and the Health Professions

Since hurricane season is far from over, we suggest that those of you who live in vulnerable areas print it and keep it handy in case of an emergency. It is essential to have your prescription medications with you at all times!

In Case of Emergency (ICE)

A campaign encouraging people to enter an emergency contact number in their mobile phone's memory under the heading ICE (In Case of Emergency), has rapidly spread throughout the world as a particular consequence terrorist attacks in London. Select the telephone number of your person to contact in case of emergency and enter it under the word 'ICE.'