Special help for members affected by Hurricane Florence

For members living in North Carolina and South Carolina who have been impacted by Hurricane Florence, the APWU Health Plan will:

• Relax plan requirements for care received between September 7 and October 7, 2018.
• For supplies and medication: Waive “refill-too-soon” limits for members who are unable to use the mail order service for refills, lost or destroyed medication.

If you have questions or concerns, please call:

High Option members
1-800-222-2798

Consumer Driven Option members
1-800-718-1299

Find road conditions, evacuation routes, ferry schedules, and more.
https://www.ncdps.gov/florence

Download the ReadyNC app for the latest traffic, shelters, flood gauge info, and evacuation routes.

1636 Gold Star Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 825-2500 – Main Switchboard
(800) 858-0368 – 24-hour Operations Center
https://www.ncdps.gov/ncem
https://www.facebook.com/NCEmergency
https://twitter.com/NCEmergency

https://twitter.com/DareCountyEM/status/1039156090355806208

Find evacuation routes, emergency shelters, and more.
https://www.scemd.org/

https://www.facebook.com/VAemergency
http://www.vaemergency.gov/prepare-recover/

If a disaster is declared, call to apply for assistance by phone, or visit www.disasterassistance.gov to apply online.

FEMA: Hurricane Safety Tips
www.fema.gov/disaster/4068/updates/hurricane-safety-tips-learn-what-do-during-and-after-hurricane

American Red Cross: Hurricane Safety
www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane

Local American Red Cross Locator
www.redcross.org/find-your-local-chapter

American Red Cross Smartphone Apps
Get updates on current flooding situations and safety information.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.arc.fa&hl=en
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/first-aid-by-american-red/id529160691?mt=8

Department of Homeland Security: Hurricanes
www.ready.gov/hurricanes

National Weather Service: Hurricane Safety Tips and Resources
https://www.weather.gov/safety/hurricane

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Hurricanes and Other Tropical Storms
www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.html

National Hurricane Survival Initiative: Hurricane Safety Checklists
http://hurricanesafety.org/prepare/hurricane-safety-checklists

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company: Hurricane Preparedness
www.nationwide.com/hurricanes.jsp

Google Crisis Response: Hurricane Florence
https://google.org/crisismap/google.com/2018-florence

To learn more about donating money after a hurricane, volunteering, and more, visit the Disasters and Traumatic Events page on Achieve Solutions. You'll also find information about training for emergency preparedness before a crisis and disaster recovery.