Assistance for the T1D Community Affected by Hurricane Harvey

Our thoughts are with those in our community who are coping with the effects of Hurricane Harvey. We hope that you are safe and and have access to the diabetes supplies you need.

JDRF, American Diabetes Association and Insulin for Life

As part of our emergency response, Breakthrough T1D is working with a number of diabetes organizations, most notably the American Diabetes Association and Insulin for Life USA. Insulin for Life is an organization that delivers insulin and testing supplies to people in need.

Through this partnership, Insulin for Life has secured and shipped more than 3,750 pounds of supplies to the Houston, Galveston, Harris County and Corpus Christi communities, which will arrive by Friday, September 1, 2017. The supplies include syringes, pen needles, alcohol pads, blood glucose meters, glucose test strips, lancets, and insulin—in both analogue and human insulins and vial and pen forms.

Where to find Insulin for Life supplies:

  • The first delivery of one pallet is for immediate distribution by the Houston Health Department to evacuees with diabetes who are sheltered at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
  • The second pallet will be distributed by Senator Larry Taylor’s office to the Galveston communities of Clear Creek, Friendswood, League City and Victory Lakes.
  • Two pallets are being delivered to the Harris County Health Department.
  • The fifth pallet is going to the City of Corpus Christi Health Department.

How to contribute:

If you would like to support this effort, you can donate diabetes supplies to Insulin for Life.

 

Resources

For those of you who need assistance, there are resources to help.

Hurricane Harvey Shelters

FIND A SHELTER

American Diabetes Association Hotline

1-800-342-2383 (800-DIABETES)
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET

Extended hours:
8:00 a.m. ET to 10:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, August 29 through Friday, September 1
10:00 a.m. ET to 4:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, September 2

American Diabetes Association Resources

Lilly Program

For those in urgent need who cannot access medicines through normal channels, please contact the Lilly call center at 1-800-Lilly-RX. Lilly is working with officials and Direct Relief International to distribute insulin and other medicines to victims who can’t get to pharmacies. Additionally, Lilly offers a product disaster replacement program for those whose insurance plans do not include a “disaster override” that can replace destroyed insulin. This program will offer a 30-day supply at no charge.

Novo Nordisk Program

Novo Nordisk is working on the ground with long-time disaster relief partner, AmeriCares, for product donations (including Novo Nordisk medicines). All inquiries should be directed to AmeriCares via 800-486-HELP.

City of Houston Emergency Information

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER

Additional Resources

If you are facing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.