Hurricane

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

Be prepared and proactive in planning for and responding to hurricanes and other hazards.

Because we’re in hurricane season, it is essential to prepare a care plan to ensure your emergency health needs are met.

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.

Information about hurricane season and what you can do to be ready. Make important decisions about your family's safety and prepare a plan now.

Next week is the official start of summer and, in parts of the country, hurricane season. Veterans and their families can find help and support through the resources listed in this blog. Print out a copy, put it on the fridge and make sure everyone in your family knows what to do.

Marine Corps Veteran Donald Germann survived a hurricane with 180 to 190 mph winds, but his chronic medical issues needed immediate care. Here’s how a VA partnership got him to safety.

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.

Coast Guard Veteran Randall Akins selects an apple at VA’s Veterans Canteen Service mobile vehicle. The mobile vehicle is deployed to provide hot meals to Veterans in the aftermath of natural disasters.

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.

All facilities supporting the intake of evacuated patients and remaining active during the storm have topped off energy, food and oxygen supplies.

For weeks after hurricanes Irma and Maria struck the island of Puerto Rico, Dr. Sarai Ambert-Pompey struggled to reach two of her family members — an uncle who is a Veteran and an aunt who had been sick.