PHARMACY HURRICANE RELIEF RESPONSE

Hurricane Maria

NACDS remains engaged in response to disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico. NACDS continues to collaborate with stakeholders, including Healthcare Ready and the Department of Health and Human Services, to ensure patient access to medicines during an emergency.

Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma, one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the Atlantic, made landfall in southern Florida on September 10, 2017, causing widespread destruction. NACDS chain and associate member companies mobilized—in collaboration with public health partners and emergency preparedness authorities—to meet the ongoing needs of people affected in the storm’s path.

Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25, 2017, causing severe, historic flooding in southeastern Texas. NACDS chain and associate member companies mobilized—in collaboration with public health partners and emergency preparedness authorities—to meet the ongoing needs of people in Texas affected by the storm.