Natural Disaster Preparedness and Response | Drugs
The FDA reminds consumers to have an emergency plan and to take precautions for storing water and ensuring the safety of their food and medical supplies for themselves and their pets during and after severe storms (tornados, hurricanes, blizzards) and other events that can result in power outages, flooding, or road and business closures.
For questions about specific drug products, call the FDA general number: 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).
General Information for all Disasters
Before an Emergency
- Emergency Preparedness - Keeping Medications Safe (Feb 2016)
- Make a Plan (FEMA)
- Preparedness Information for Consumers
- Ready.gov Prepare for Emergencies (Department of Homeland Security)
- Prepare for Weather Events and Emergencies
- Natural Disasters and Severe Weather (CDC)
- Public Health Emergency: Natural Disaster (Department of Health and Human Services)
After an Emergency
- Safe Drug Use After a Natural Disaster
- Information Regarding Insulin Storage and Switching Between Products in an Emergency
- BeSafeRx: Know Your Online Pharmacy
- Quick Tips for Buying Medicines Over the Internet
- Natural Disasters and Severe Weather (CDC)
- Public Health Emergency: Natural Disaster (Department of Health and Human Services)
Disaster-specific Information
Hurricanes/ Floods
Tornadoes
Extreme Temperatures
Information for Healthcare Professionals and Industry
- Drug Info Rounds: Emergency Preparedness - Keeping Medications Safe (Feb 2016)
- Reporting Prescription Drug Sample Losses, Known Thefts, and Possible Diversion After a Natural Disaster
- Contact Information for Questions about Clinical Investigations Affected by Natural Disasters
- Questions and Answers on Current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Guidance Practices, Level 2 Guidance - Returned and Salvaged Drug Products