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                        Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act – ACT for ALS


                        Infant Formula Information and Ongoing FDA Efforts to Increase Supply
          Información sobre fórmulas infantiles y esfuerzos en curso de la FDA para aumentar el suministro
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    PrintFloods, huricanes, and power outagesBefore and after weather emergencies, it is important to have a plan in place for emergency medication, food and water, and medical supplies for both humans and animals. This is especially true for taking care of individuals with health concerns, particularly if the power goes out.The following information will help you prepare.**Consumer Information**Hurricane Safety ResourcesFood SafetyProtect Food and Water During Storms - Includes these resources and more: Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods - What Consumers Need to KnowFood Safety for Consumers Returning Home After a Hurricane and/or FloodingPower Outages - Key Tips for Consumers About Food SafetyHurricanes and Floods - Key Tips for Consumers About Food and Water SafetyYour PetsTake Care of Your Pets Before Disaster StrikesTaking Care of Your Pets During Hurricanes and FloodsYour Drug SafetySafe Drug Use After a Natural DisasterInformation Regarding Insulin Storage and Switching Between Products in an EmergencyYour Medical DevicesFDA Offers Tips about Medical Devices and Hurricane DisastersMedical Devices Requiring Refrigeration**Industry Information**Food SafetyGuidance for Industry: Use of Water by Food Manufacturers in Areas Subject to a Boil-Water AdvisoryRestaurants and Grocers Reopening After Hurricanes and FloodingA Notice to Growers, Food Manufacturers, Food Warehouse Managers, and Transporters of Food Products on How to Dispose of Contaminated FoodA Notice to Growers, Food Manufacturers, Food Warehouse Managers, and Transporters of Food Products About the Safety of Food Affected by Hurricanes, Flooding, and Power OutagesGuidance for Industry: A Notice to Growers, Food Manufacturers, Food Warehouse Managers, and Transporters of Food Products on Decontamination of Transport VehiclesDrugsReporting Prescription Drug Sample Losses, Known Thefts, and Possible Diversion to the FDA in the Aftermath of a Natural DisasterMedical DevicesDisposal of Contaminated DevicesClinical InvestigationsContact Information for Questions about Clinical Investigations Affected by Natural Disasters**Health Care Providers**Reopening Dialysis Clinics after Restoration of Power and WaterImpact of Severe Weather Conditions on Biological Products (Vaccines, Blood, Biologics)**Other Federal Agencies**National Hurricane Centerwww.Ready.govHurricane Preparedness (National Weather Service)Disasters and Emergencies (USA.gov)Emergency Preparedness and Response: Hurricanes (CDC)Disaster Assistance (FoodSafety.gov)ResourcesForYouHurricane PreparednessHurricanes (Ready.gov)Disasters and Emergencies (USA.gov)Emergency Preparedness and Response: Hurricanes (CDC)Hurricanes (DHHS)Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water (EPA)Disaster Assistance (Foodsafety.gov)Ready.gov

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                        Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act – ACT for ALS


                        Infant Formula Information and Ongoing FDA Efforts to Increase Supply
          Información sobre fórmulas infantiles y esfuerzos en curso de la FDA para aumentar el suministro
          Expanded Access
 
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