The ACEP offices will be closed for several upcoming holidays
We apologize for any inconvenience:
Thursday, November 28, 2024 and Friday, November 29, 2024.
Monday, December 23, 2024 thru Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
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When hurricanes occur, members, non-members and other organizations frequently contact ACEP to determine what role or action ACEP is taking to provide relief or coordinate assistance during hurricane season.
ACEP is a non-profit, professional medical association that is the leading advocate for emergency physicians, their patients and the public.
ACEP is not a disaster relief organization and does not coordinate physician relief efforts.
However, we do offer guidance for health care professionals interested in assisting disaster medical response for hurricanes and other disasters.
OCTOBER 2024 - In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina Baxter factory was shut down, preventing distribution of IV fluids nationwide. ACEP is encouraging our members to help conserve the supply and work with your hospitals to reserve these IV fluids for the most necessary use cases.
Addressing drug shortages remains one of ACEP’s top advocacy priorities. And ACEP is currently working with several groups asking for formal communications between manufacturers, distributors, and facilities about supply availability and recovery timelines;, as well as to explore alternative sites or methods to compensate for the loss from the Baxter plant.
To apply for FEMA assistance:
Are you in need of a shelter? A list can be found on the American Red Cross website.
If you need help finding a loved one, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit the Red Cross Hurricane Helene Reunification page.
For free services like cutting fallen trees, tarping roofs, and mold mitigation, call Crisis Cleanup at 1-844-965-1386.
