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Disaster preparedness can help Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors stay safe by preparing, responding and recovering quickly.

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.

Did you know there is a “one stop shop” for Veterans seeking assistance after an emergency or for when a natural disaster strikes?

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.

Keeping clinics, hospitals and VA services up and running during natural disasters is the goal of the Veterans Health Administration's emergency management team.

Children can suffer developmental and psychological setbacks following disaster or other emergencies. It's never too late to begin teaching preparedness!

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.

Due to anticipated severe weather associated with the storm, the Bay Pines VA is transfering approximately 100 patients currently admitted for care at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center to other VA facilities in Florida.

VA nurses are a dynamic, diverse group of honored, respected, [...]

A powerful winter storm will bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and life‑threatening cold to some of the U.S. this weekend. VA urges Veterans to prepare now.