United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

Emergency Response and Information

Situation Update
Thursday, April 5, 2012 9:11 AM CDT

Currently, all Southeast Louisiana Health Care System facilities and associated VA Community Clinics are open.


Facility Status
Parent Facility
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System : Normal Operating Hours


Telephone Numbers

Emergency: 911
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
24 Hour Nurse: 1-800-935-8387
Change Your Appointment: 1-504-412-3700
1-800-935-8387
Media Inquiries: 1-504-565-4852
National Veterans Helpline: 1-800-507-4571
Patient Locator: 1-800-507-4571
Pharmacy Refill: 1-504-412-3700
1-800-935-8387
Staff Locator: 1-800-507-4571
Telephone Care: 1-800-935-8387

 


The 2012 Hurricane Season is June 1 through November 30. 


In the event of evacuation, you should consider:

MEDICATIONS/PRESCRIPTIONS

  • Keep a 15-day supply of medication and supplies on hand. Do not allow your supply to go below 15 days.
  • For medications that require refrigeration - have a small portable cooler or ice chest ready for easy transport.
  • Bring prescription bottles - whether full or empty - of all medications that you are currently taking.
  • For urgent care needs that require continuing care while you are evacuated, please call 1-800-507-4571.

Emergency Email Updates

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VA Links
Emergency Information for VA Employees
VA National Emergency Information

State & Local Links *
Louisiana Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Louisiana State Police
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
New Orleans Office of Emergency Preparedness
NOLA.COM Hurricane News & Storm Tracking
Baton Rouge Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Jefferson Parish Emergency Management
St. John Parish Emergency Management
St. Tammany Parish Emergency Management
Tangipahoa Parish Emergency Management
Terrebonne Parish Emergency Management

National Links *
Disasters and Emergencies
American Red Cross
NOAA
National Weather Service
GOES Hurricane Imagery
NOAA Hurricane Portal

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