Stay Safe When Severe Weather Hits

Our Emergency Management team is monitoring the track of Hurricane Ian and working with local and state government officials to stay alert of any disruptive impacts. We will post updates on Inside Carilion as needed.  

Now is a great time to review your department's and your home's plans for preparedness and continuity. Since CRMH is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the region and our neighbors rely on our community hospitals every day, it is important for us to be prepared for any emergency situations that may arise. Our region is counting on us.

Where To Look for Emergency Communications

During an incident involving Carilion, you may receive emergency notifications by your preferred means of communication using Carilion Clinic Alerts. We will tell you the location of the incident, the nature of the incident and any actions we want you to take.

Be sure that your contact information is up to date in My Total Access under the Update Work Information tab so that you receive alerts. For ongoing updates, visit the CC Alerts System page.

Prepare Yourself

• Make a plan: Talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before, during and after a disaster.
• Build a kit: Gather supplies that will last for several days after a disaster for everyone living in your home.  Don’t forget to consider the unique needs each person or pet may have in case you have to evacuate quickly.
• Prepare for disasters: Limit the impacts that disasters have on you and your family.  Know the risk of disasters in our region and check your insurance coverage.
• Teach youth about preparedness: Talk to your kids about preparing for emergencies and what to do in case you are separated. Reassure them by providing information about how they can get involved.
• Stay informed: The National Weather Service has detailed and up-to-date maps and forecasts.

For more information, check out resources at Ready.gov. If you have any questions or would like help with developing your plans, please reach out to Emergency_Management_and_Life_Safety@carilionclinic.org.