Important: Always call ahead to confirm a dialysis center can accept you before traveling during an emergency. In a life-threatening situation, call 911 immediately.
Dialysis Center Locators
Identify backup treatment centers near your home and along your evacuation route before an emergency happens.
DaVita Kidney Care
Dialysis CentersFind DaVita dialysis centers near you or along your evacuation route. DaVita accepts emergency patients from displaced dialysis patients during declared disasters.
Fresenius Kidney Care
Dialysis CentersLocate Fresenius Medical Care dialysis centers nationwide. Call ahead to confirm emergency patient availability before arriving.
US Renal Care
Dialysis CentersIndependent dialysis provider with centers across the United States. Use their locator to find a center near your home or evacuation destination.
Dialysis Finder (NKF)
Dialysis CentersThe National Kidney Foundation's dialysis center search tool, covering independent and chain centers across all 50 states.
Prepare Before You Need It
Use these locators now to identify 2–3 backup centers within 50 miles of your home and along your most likely evacuation route. Write down their addresses and phone numbers and keep them in your emergency kit. Do not wait until a disaster to search.
Support & Assistance Resources
Financial aid, insurance navigation, and community support for kidney patients before, during, and after an emergency.
211 Helpline
Local SupportDial 2-1-1 or visit 211.org to connect with local emergency assistance, food, shelter, transportation, and medical support services in your area.
National Kidney Foundation Helpline
Kidney SupportSpeak with a trained NKF staff member about kidney disease resources, finding care, and navigating emergencies as a dialysis patient.
American Kidney Fund Helpline
Kidney SupportFinancial assistance, insurance navigation, and care coordination support for kidney patients facing emergencies or financial hardship.
FEMA Individual Assistance
Government AidApply for federal disaster assistance after a declared disaster. Covers temporary housing, medical expenses, and other disaster-related needs.
Medicare & Medicaid (CMS)
InsuranceIf your dialysis center is closed due to a disaster, CMS has emergency protocols allowing you to receive treatment at other certified facilities.
Social Security Administration
Government AidIf a disaster affects your ability to receive SSI or SSDI benefits, SSA has emergency procedures to help. Call or visit your local office.
Emergency Hotlines
Save these numbers in your phone now. Write them on your emergency contact card and keep a copy in your kit.