Kidney community organizations such as the National Kidney Foundation and the American Kidney Fund have patient information help lines available. FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has a disaster assistance hotline and the National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System. American Red Cross is well known for disaster relief. Contact information:
- National Kidney Foundation Cares: 855.NKFCARES (855.653.2273)
- American Kidney Fund: 800.638.8299
- FEMA: 800.621.FEMA (800.621.3362) or TTY 1.800.462.7585
- National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (NEFRLS)
- American Red Cross “Safe and Well” Website
Returning Home After a Disaster