Here is an Urgent
Alert to Providers in Preparation for Hurricane Isaac from United Healthcare.
• If
your office relocates or closes for an extended period, please contact us at
877-369-1302.
• In case of a hurricane or other disaster, your patients can register on the
American Red Cross Safe and Well website, redcross.org/SafeandWell, to let
family and friends know about their welfare. Those without Internet access can
call 1-866-GET-INFO.
• Volunteers are critical in an emergency. First-responders and shelter
volunteers play a crucial role by donating their time, skills and resources to
those in need.
• Visit http://www.lsms.org/site/emergency-preparedness for more information on emergency
preparedness.
Are
your Patients Prepared for Hurricane Season?
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan wants to help you make sure your patients are
prepared for hurricane season and the resulting hazards such as storm surge,
high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. Be sure to share these tips with your
patients before
disaster strikes:
• Assemble an emergency preparedness kit including: food; water; extra cash;
first aid supplies; a flashlight; a radio; a multi-purpose tool; medications
and medical items; copies of personal documents; ID cards; cell phone with
chargers; map of the area; an emergency blanket; emergency numbers; sanitation
supplies such as disinfecting bleach; and other essential items.
• Identify ahead of time where to go if you are told to evacuate. Choose
several places, such as a friend's home in another town, a motel or a shelter
and have their phone numbers on hand. You may need to take unfamiliar routes if
major roads are closed or clogged so be sure to have a map. Develop a plan for
family communication in the event of an emergency and agree on
evacuation routes so everyone knows what to do and where to go.
• Listen
to NOAA (www.noaa.gov)Weather Radio or local radio or TV stations for evacuation instructions. If advised to
evacuate, do so immediately. You can find more information at https://lava.dhh.louisiana.gov/. There, you can sign up for text updates and
even a smartphone application to help you plan. from Louisiana Governor’s Off
ice and the American Red Cross
Good
to know:
• Please
encourage your patients to update their address and phone contact information
with us regularly so we can reach them in case of an emergency. Members can do
this by calling Member Services, 866-675-1607 (TTY: 711) or NurseLine,
877-440-9409.
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