Hurricane

Despite hardship, Beaumont VA clinic marches together as a team
By using mobile medical units and personnel from throughout VA's system, the VA clinic staff in Beaumont, Texas plan to continue urgent care services and meet routine needs.
VA facilities begin preparations for Hurricane Irma
In preparation for effects of Hurricane Irma, the director of Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center has activated the hospital command center and appropriate supporting functions.
Veterans evacuating due to hurricane can go to any VA medical facility for health care
Veterans will be offered mental health, homeless services, and health care through our medical centers, clinics, and mobile medical units as needed.
Share these resources to help Veterans, service members in the wake of natural disasters
MakeTheConnection.net supports service members, Veterans, and their loved ones by sharing hundreds of videos featuring Veterans talking about their personal experiences with mental health treatment and recovery.
Updates from Houston: VA employees from around the country assist with recovery efforts
The Disaster Emergency Medical Personnel System is VA’s main deployment program for clinical and non-clinical staff to an emergency or disaster.
Philips Foundation donates portable ultrasound devices to VA
To assist VA in providing care to Veterans who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey, Philips has donated 20 portable ultrasound devices and 20 tablets to be used with the devices.
Updates from Houston: VA employees continue to deliver services following Hurricane Harvey
VA is working in the community in Houston to reach out to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here are some of their stories.
VA mobile medical unit brings health care in the neighborhood following hurricane
The Disaster Emergency Medical Personnel System is VA’s main deployment program for clinical and non-clinical staff to an emergency or disaster.
VA partners with federal, state and local agencies to staff federal coordinating centers
Federal coordinating centers use a full complement of staff including physicians, nurses, clinicians, social workers, mental health specialists, food and nutrition personnel and administrative staff to provide essential care and treatment.
Despite hurricane, Beaumont VA clinic team continues to serve Veterans
VA’s Beaumont Outpatient Clinic has been closed for several days since Harvey landed due to heavy local flooding and road closures. But that has not stopped VA clinic staff from their mission of taking care of Veterans.
Recovery continues in Texas: VA reaching out to Veterans throughout the area
With more than half a million Veterans affected by Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath, VA is reaching out to those who may need assistance, health care and information on benefits.
Donations for Veterans and VA employees affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
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.

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