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In this four-part series on VA's Emergency Preparedness Simulation efforts, you'll see how simulation and emergency preparedness professionals build collective strategies that mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from tragedies impacting Veterans and their communities.

National Preparedness Month occurs each September to raise awareness and strengthen resilience against the effects of disasters and emergencies.

Preparedness for disasters takes prior planning. Here is valuable information to help you know what to do before, during and after an emergency.

In this four-part series on VA Emergency Preparedness Simulation efforts, learn how simulation and emergency preparedness at VA work.

In this four-part series on VA Emergency Preparedness Simulation efforts, you will learn about simulation and emergency preparedness at VA.

A four-part series on Department of Veteran Affairs Emergency Preparedness Simulation efforts through SimLEARN.

Earthquakes and aftershocks can happen anywhere without warning and at any time of the year. All 50 states, five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia are at some risk. The info below can help you build out your earthquake preparedness kit and plans before the next one strikes. 

Continuum of care during any disaster or incident is a priority for VA North Texas Health Care Systems’ Office of Emergency Management.

Here are the steps to stay safe before, during and after an earthquake. These tips will make you, your family or your workplace better prepared to survive and recover quickly.

National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning – for now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to current disasters (pandemic, fires, floods, hurricanes), there is no better time than now to create your preparedness plan.

Managing patient flow during a natural disaster requires hospital staff to be able to view available beds at any of VHA’s 144 medical centers across the nation.

Why make an emergency plan? Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it's important to plan just in case.