BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — With hurricane season swiftly approaching, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana sends a reminder of what you can do to maintain your health.

As you make plans for what your family will do in the event of a storm, consider your health needs. Be aware of the weather in certain areas.

A few tips to know:

  • Keep your health care coverage available, as well as your ID
  • Make a list of your family’s medical needs, whether it’s medication, dosage, and health care providers
  • Take caution for COVID-19 as cases are rising
  • Sign up for telehealth services, which is a service that can treat you online if you are not at home

To learn more about hurricane preparedness, visit bcbsla.com/summer.

Visit the Blue Cross YouTube channel to watch short videos on various health topics.