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Prescriptions and Hurricanes

Carolyn S. Wilken, Ph.D., M.P.H., Associate Professor, Extension Specialist, Gerontology

Remember to check your prescriptions if a hurricane is coming!

When you hear that a hurricane may be approaching, quickly check on your medications to be sure you have enough to last for several days. When the Governor issues a "Declaration of Emergency" you can go to the pharmacy and have your prescriptions refilled -even if it is early.