Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System
2008 Hurricane Season is June 1 through November 30
ALL CLINICS ARE CURRENTLY OPEN
If you should need to contact the VA for any reason and the facility telephone is out of service, pease call 1-800-507-4571.
All veterans are advised that if they have a life-threatening emergency, immediately call 911 and report to the nearest emergency room.
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
Click here for the Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Veteran Patients
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Reviewed/Updated Date: September 11, 2008 |
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