Health Plan of San Joaquin | Focus Your Health | Fall 2021

4 Focus Your Health At HPSJ, we want to make sure you and your family know how to stay healthy and prepared. In 2019, the fire season led to power outages in many areas. If there are power outages or public safety power shutoffs, we want to make sure you are prepared. You can do that by following these steps: Staying safe during fire season and power outages Sign up for alerts. Make sure your power company has your current contact information. That way they can warn you about planned power shutoffs. Create a supply kit. Stock it with enough water and nonperishable food to last for a week. Plan on 1 gallon of water per person per day. Be sure to refresh your kit at least once a year. Keep cash on hand. ATMs may not work during a shutoff. Gas up. If you have a car, make sure your tank is full before the power goes off. Stock up on batteries. You’ll need these for things like flashlights and radios. You may need them for medical devices too. Have flashlights handy. Steer clear of candles. They can be a fire hazard. Prep your phones. Find out if your landline will work without power. If you have a cellphone, keep it charged. Talk with your doctor if needed. Do you depend on a medical device that runs on electricity? Or take a medicine that needs to stay cold? Your doctor can help you prepare. It is important not to forget:  Your prescription medications  To charge medical devices or equipment important for your health  Your HPSJ ID card If you are affected by power outages or a natural disaster, we want to make sure you have your medications. An urgent care or pharmacy can help fill some meds. In the case of an emergency, you can also go to your local emergency room. Office visits If you cannot see your doctor, we can help you find one. You can do this on our website at hpsj.com under “Member Tools”and “Provider Directory.” You can also visit the local urgent care center. Mental health Power outages can be stressful. You have access to mental health professionals and social work- ers as an HPSJ member. For mental health ser- vices, call 888.581.7526 . To speak with a social worker, call 888.936.PLAN ( 7526 ) and ask to be connected to an HPSJ social worker.