Being headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Amedisys family is unfortunately no stranger to hurricanes and natural disasters.
If a hurricane is likely in your area, you should:
- Wear medical alert tags or bracelets to identify your condition.
- Continue to take your medications as directed by your physician.
- Follow your physician’s order of care.
- Continue to follow your dietary needs.
- Listen to the radio or TV for information.
- Secure your home, close storm shutters and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.
- Turn off utilities if instructed to do so; otherwise, turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed.
- Turn off propane tanks and avoid using the phone, except for serious emergencies.
- Ensure a proper supply of water by filling the bathtub and other large containers for drinking water and sanitary purposes (such as cleaning and flushing toilets).
- Gather extra clothing—minimum three-day supply.
- If you evacuate, contact your home health care or hospice care provider to share your temporary address and phone numbers.
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