Pregnancy Guide
Helpful resources for every step of your pregnancy journey.
Emergencies and disasters
It’s critical that in an emergency situation, such as a natural disaster, people with type 1 diabetes are prepared.
Disaster information
On this page, you will find the latest information about disaster and emergency situations that could affect members of the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community located in the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
If you are facing a life-threatening emergency and require immediate assistance, please call 9-1-1.
Recent disasters
Visit the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) website to find information and resources about all current disasters in the U.S.
Social media
For emergency and disaster updates and information visit:
Resources
Resources to help you navigate emergency and disaster situations
Breakthrough T1D and other leading diabetes organizations have joined forces through the Diabetes Disaster Response Coalition (DDRC) to ensure that people with diabetes have the support, insulin, and supplies they need in advance of a major storm.
The DDRC urges all people with diabetes and their loved ones in vulnerable locations to prepare by putting together a diabetes kit and plan to stay safe.
Visit the DRCC website to download the patient preparedness plan and other items to help you prepare for emergency and disaster situations.
Additional resources
Visit the websites below to find additional resources and tools to help you prepare for emergencies and disasters, including preparedness plans, supply checklists, finding emergency shelter near you, and more.
Donate supplies
Insulin For Life USA (IFL-USA)is a nonprofit organization that provides insulin and diabetes management supplies free of charge to people with diabetes who otherwise would go without these life-saving provisions in underdeveloped countries and disaster affected areas.
IFL-USA accepts donations of unexpired insulin (vials, pens, and cartridges), test strips, meters, lancing devices, and glucagon kits.
Insulin for Life USA, Inc.
2555 SW 76th Street, #130
Gainesville, Florida 32608
Call (325) 327-8649 or email staff@iflusa.org if you have questions.
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