Preparing for Hurricanes & Disasters: Taking Your Rx During an Emergency
Order Your Medication Supply Online
Nearly 80% of Americans said they aren’t prepared for disasters when it comes to stocking up on water and food.1 So, it probably comes as no surprise that, making sure you have enough medication on hand to get you through the “big storm” is an afterthought.
Though it really shouldn’t be — 6 in 10 Americans also believe they’ll be impacted by a natural disaster in the next 3-5 years.2 Of course, surviving and getting through the emergency is the priority. But what about after the storm, such as a hurricane?
Although hurricane season began May 15 for the western region and Jun 1 for the eastern region — with both ending on Nov 30 — there’s still time to prepare. Ask yourself these questions to make sure your prescriptions are included in your disaster plan:
• Do I have enough medication to last at least two weeks after an emergency?
• What will I do if my retail pharmacy is closed for an extended period?
• Are my medications stored in a secure, safe location such as an emergency kit?
The CDC recommends prior to a hurricane or big storm landing, limit in-person visits to your pharmacy. Instead, use the drive-through service or curbside pickup. Or, more conveniently, consider ordering your medication online and have it shipped to an alternate address. You’ll get status notifications via text messaging throughout the ordering process (just opt-in for texts).
Of course, alliancerxwp.com is available 24/7 throughout any storm or natural disaster. We offer valuable information and educational content to help answer any questions you have about your prescriptions or how to order them online. Remember, a little bit of planning goes a long way — especially when it comes to your family’s medications.
Sources
1apnews.com
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