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VA’s Sunshine Healthcare Network took quick action in response to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian including contacting more than 10,000 vulnerable Veterans.

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, VA has benefits and resources for Veterans and families impacted by this natural disaster.

Each September, we raise awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies that can happen at any time with little or no warning. September 25-30 is the last week of the annual National Preparedness Month.

Optum and VA partner to care for Veterans during hurricanes. Teams made sure providers were available so there was no break in Veteran care during crisis. Ready before the first winds came ashore.

Veterans impacted by recent hurricanes Florence and Michael will now have their pending appeals claims for benefits prioritized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), department officials announced.

During the height of emergency operations, VA staff deemed essential spent several days “living” at the VA medical centers in order to provide seamless care for their patients sheltered-in-place.

VA’s Debt Management Center has suspended collections on debts for those located in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s declared disaster areas recent hurricanes.

In Puerto Rico where electricity was knocked out by Hurricane Maria, the San Juan VA Medical Center — currently operating on generator power and staffed by 800 employees — is providing health care for 338 inpatients, with primary care and mental health services available for walk-in patients.

The contributions received from this special solicitation will be given to the PenFed Foundation, who will be giving grants to Veterans and VA employees impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

A look at VHA's Watch team, operating 24/7 to ensure continuous care and safety for Veterans, handling emergencies and maintaining situational awareness across the VA system.

While it may feel overwhelming, VA wants Veterans to be prepared to navigate the challenges resulting from extreme weather. Here's how.

In the wake of a disaster, here are some resources available to Veterans and their families.