Resources & Downloads
Free printable tools, checklists, and trusted external resources to help dialysis patients and caregivers prepare for emergencies before they happen.
Important: These resources are for general preparedness planning only. Always consult your nephrologist or dialysis care team for personalized medical guidance. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Printable Tools
Download, print, and keep these tools in your emergency kit or share them with your care team.
Emergency Medication Log
Track all current medications, dosages, prescribing physicians, and pharmacy contacts in one place. Keep a copy in your kit.
Dialysis Emergency Card
Wallet-sized card listing your dialysis center, backup center, nephrologist, and critical medical information for first responders.
Fluid Restriction Tracker
Daily fluid intake log designed for dialysis patients to monitor intake during emergencies when normal routines are disrupted.
3-Day Renal-Friendly Meal Plan
A ready-to-use 3-day meal plan using shelf-stable, commercially available foods that meet renal dietary guidelines for potassium, phosphorus, and sodium. Provided by the National Kidney Foundation.
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Trusted External Resources
Vetted organizations and agencies providing reliable guidance for kidney patients and caregivers.
National Kidney Foundation (NKF)
PreparednessDisaster Preparedness for Kidney Patients
Official NKF guidance on preparing for natural disasters, power outages, and emergencies as a dialysis patient.
American Kidney Fund (AKF)
PreparednessEmergency Preparedness Resources
Comprehensive resources for kidney patients including emergency planning guides and financial assistance programs.
FEMA
GovernmentSpecial Needs Preparedness
Federal guidance on emergency preparedness for individuals with disabilities and special medical needs.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
GovernmentChronic Disease & Emergency Preparedness
CDC resources for people with chronic conditions preparing for public health emergencies and natural disasters.
DaVita Kidney Care
Dialysis CentersDialysis Center Locator
Find DaVita dialysis centers near you or in your evacuation destination to plan treatment continuity during emergencies.
Fresenius Kidney Care
Dialysis CentersDialysis Center Locator
Locate Fresenius dialysis centers nationwide to identify backup treatment options before an emergency occurs.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
EducationKidney Disease Education Resources
Evidence-based patient education materials on kidney disease, dialysis, and managing your condition day-to-day.
211 Helpline
Emergency HelpLocal Emergency & Social Services
Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.org to connect with local emergency assistance, food, shelter, and medical support services.
Emergency Hotlines
Keep these numbers saved in your phone and written in your emergency kit.