|
To date the following resources have been identified by the ICC, its national partners and network of community based organiations and individuals in the effected areas.
Resources for those affected by California Wildfires . . .
- American Red Cross - Locate Missing Persons
www.redcross.org
The Red Cross is running the evacuation centers in the area. Their number is 909.-888.1481. For assistance in locating missing persons or to list yourself as "safe and well" call 800.733.2767 or click here.
- In Case of Emergency Prescription Program
ICERx.org
The In Case of Emergency Prescription, or ICERx, medication history program and secure Web portal were created earlier this year to offer clinicians access to patient pharmacy records during emergencies. ICERx has now been activated for the first time to let physicians access prescription information for patients in seven California counties affected by the wildfires. See the Website for information on how to access this resource.
- Loma Linda University - Mountain Community Hospital Evacuees
www.llu.edu
The Mountain Community Hospital closed on October 23, 2007. It is located on the top of the mountain, Lake Arrowhead.
Patients were evacuated and transferred to . . .
Loma Linda University
11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda,
CA 92354
909.558.8000
get directions
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/wildfires/ (English)
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/wildfires/espanol/ (Español)
Information in English and Spanish on how to know whether you are at risk and protect yourself.
- National Library of Medicine
http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/californiafires.html
See this Web site for enviro-health links related to the California wildfires.
- CancerCare
www.cancercare.org
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs – including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help – are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. For more information, call 800.813.HOPE (4673).
- Lance Armstrong Foundation
www.livestrong.org
LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare is a one-on-one support program through which cancer survivors can get counseling and referrals to local resources, address financial, insurance and employment issues and connect to new treatments in development. Request LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare services by phone at 866.235.7205 or online at www.livestrong.org/survivorcare.
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
www.lls.org
The Society's Information Resource Center (IRC), 800. 955.4572, provides the public, health professionals and patients (and their families) living with blood cancers accurate, current, disease-related information. IRC information specialists are social workers, nurses and health educators. They are available to speak with callers Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. (Centros de Recursos Informativos - (800)-955-4572: Hable por teléfono con especialistas on informatión en español) .
- Kidney Cancer Association
www.kidneycancer.org
To obtain information and assistance for people dealing with renal cancers visit the Web site or call 800.850.9132 and ask to speak with Abby Wechsler.
- State of California
www.calfires.com
See this Web site for the latest information from the state of California.
|
