During a natural disaster, access to healthcare can be challenging and there may be disruptions for people trying to obtain their medications. PCMA created this page of prescription drug-focused resources along with links to a number of charitable organizations who are helping out in California. This includes Healthcare Ready’s RxOpen mapping tool that helps patients and providers locate open pharmacies in areas impacted by natural disasters and public health emergencies.
- Healthcare Ready’s RxOpen is a mapping tool that helps patients and providers locate open pharmacies in areas impacted by natural disasters and public health emergencies. By offering up-to-date information on pharmacy operations, RxOpen ensures individuals can access necessary medications even with minimal documentation.
- The California State Department of Managed Health Care plans to help wildfire-impacted members access health care services, including prescriptions.
- The California State Board of Pharmacy has issued pharmacy waivers for those in the impacted areas.
In addition, there are several reputable organizations that are doing what they can to help people in need, and we highlight a few of them below in case you want to donate.
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
LA County Disaster Relief Resources
California Community Foundation
L.A. Fire Department Foundation
Ventura County Community Foundation
