Hurricane Ike Public Health Actions

Louisiana

HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt declared a public health emergency on Saturday, September 13.

• Declaration of Public Health Emergency
• Health Care Waiver
• U.S. House of Representatives Notification
• U.S. Senate Notification
• Legal Authorities

Texas

HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt declared a public health emergency on Thursday, September 11, to ensure that individuals, including those enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), in Texas continue to receive their health care items and services.

• Declaration of Public Health Emergency
• Health Care Waiver
• U.S. House of Representatives Notification
• U.S. Senate Notification
• Legal Authorities
• Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) – Ike Activation (PDF - 29.57KB)