Preparation is key to making sure you can respond to a disaster safely and securely. Use the resources below to learn more about what you should do during a disaster and how you can respond if you have a specific medical condition.
Emergency Information for Specific Disasters
Information and resources from the American Red Cross are available for what to do during specific emergency situations, such as a:
- Chemical emergency
- Drought
- Earthquake
- Fire
- Flood
- Heat wave
- Hurricane
- Landslide
- Thunderstorm
- Tornado
- Power outage
- Wildfire
- Winter storm
Emergency Information for Specific Health Conditions
Information and resources from the CDC and American Diabetes Association (ADA) for what to do during emergency situations are available below, if you are:
- Diabetic (ADA)
- Disabled (CDC)
- Undergoing dialysis treatment (CDC)
- Pregnant or have a newborn (CDC)
- Someone with a blood disorder (CDC)
- Someone with asthma (CDC)
- Deaf or hearing impaired (CDC)
- Someone with cancer (CDC)
- Someone with high blood pressure (CDC)
Key Local/Regional Resources
- Red Cross Find response information, open shelters and other resources
- Asheville Regional Airport Status and information about flights in and out of the airport
- DisasterAssistance.gov Apply for assistance from FEMA
Learn more about emergency room locations at Mission Health.
