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Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System
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Hurricane Information Center
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If you should need to reach the VA for any reason and the facility telephone system is out of service, please call:
Veterans: 1-800-507-4571
Employees: 1-866-233-0152
Information will be available on facility closures, appointment cancellations, and status of facilities.
In the event of evacuation, you should consider:
MEDICATIONS/PRESCRIPTIONS
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keep a 15 day supply of medication and supplies on hand. Do not allow your supply to go below 15 days
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for medications that require refrigeration - have a small portable cooler or ice chest ready for easy transport
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bring prescription bottles, whether full or empty of all medications that you are currently taking
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for prescription needs while evacuated; call this special patient information number:
1-800-507-4571
Click here for the Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Veteran Patients
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Note:
* Links will take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs Website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites. The link will open in a new window.
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| Reviewed/Updated Date: June 12, 2008 |
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