• Extreme heat: How to stay cool, hydrated and informed

    There’s hot summer weather, and then there are heat waves or extreme heat. Much like other natural disasters, extreme heat can be very dangerous.

  • How to prepare for 2021’s hurricane season

    Last year’s hurricane season was the most active on record with 30 named storms and 13 hurricanes, including six that were considered “major” (category three and higher). Now experts predict that the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season will be above average in terms of activity yet again.

  • Floods: Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

    While early spring can be a welcome break from winter weather, it brings with it an increased risk of floods. They are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters that occur each year.

  • TAC Talks #3: The Debrief

    In this episode of TAC Talks, we discuss “The Debrief.” If you've ever been involved in government contracting, you're more than likely familiar with debriefings, but the question is, Are we getting as much out of them as possible?

  • Do you have a summer heat plan?

    There’s hot summer weather—and then there are heat waves or extreme heat. Much like other natural disasters, extreme heat can kill.

  • Staying safe during a heat wave

    Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year and even more heat-related illnesses. Here are some tips to help you stay safe during a heat wave.

  • Hurricane tips for Veterans and families

    Hurricane Season is June 1 – Nov. 30. Never underestimate the value of being prepared! Check out the information below to learn more about hurricanes, hazards associated with hurricanes and what you can do to prepare.

  • National Preparedness Month: Prepare today for tomorrow’s disaster

    April is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time for Veterans and their families to plan ahead for what they may need to stay safe, healthy, informed, and independent during a natural or man-made disaster. While “April showers, bring May flowers” springtime down pours can cause major flooding in many parts of the country. There is no time better than now, to be prepared.Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood can increase your chances of survival.

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  • Keeping up with VA During Isaac

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  • Stay Connected with Hurricane News and Updates

    As Hurricane Irene crawls along the east coast, threatening torrential [...]

  • A Roundup of Changes to the GI Bill

      Since a revision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill was [...]