Situation Update
Monday, December 3,
2012 8:51 AM EST
All facilities are currently operating under normal conditions.
Facility Status
Parent Facility
Bay Pines VA Medical Center:
Normal Hours
Outpatient Clinics
Fort Myers, Florida:
Normal Hours
Community Based Outpatient Clinics
Bradenton, Florida:
Normal Hours
Naples, Florida:
Normal Hours
Palm Harbor, Florida:
Normal Hours
Port Charlotte, Florida:
Normal Hours
St. Petersburg, Florida:
Normal Hours
Sarasota, Florida:
Normal Hours
Sebring, Florida:
Normal Hours
Telephone Numbers
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Emergency:
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911
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Veterans Crisis Line:
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1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
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24 Hour Nurse:
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1-727-398-6661 (Pinellas County) 1-888-820-0230 (toll-free) 1-877-741-3400 (VISN 8 Telcare, use in the event Bay Pines’ phones are down)
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Change Your Appointment:
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1-727-398-6661 (Pinellas County) 1-888-820-0230 (toll-free)
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Media Inquiries:
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1-727-398-6661 x5031
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National Veterans Helpline:
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1-800-507-4571
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Patient Locator:
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1-800-507-4571
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Pharmacy Refill:
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1-727-398-6661 (Pinellas County) 1-888-820-0230 (toll-free) 1-877-741-3400 (VISN 8 Telcare, use in the event Bay Pines’ phones are down)
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Staff Locator:
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Not Available
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Telephone Care:
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1-727-398-6661 (Pinellas County) 1-888-820-0230 (toll-free) 1-877-741-3400 (VISN 8 Telcare, use in the event Bay Pines’ phones are down)
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Patient and Staff Hurricane Information Line:
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727-398-9500
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days
until the start of the
2013 Hurricane Season
Hurricane Information Sheet
Do you have a family disaster plan?
Now is the time to plan what you, your family, and your pets would do in the event of a hurricane.
Personal Preparedness Checklist (2 weeks supply)
- Water – 18 ½ gallons of water per person (1/2 gallon for drinking, 2 gallons for bathing)
- Food – Ready to eat canned foods, shelf stable snacks, and beverages
- Medicine – first aid kit that contains aspirin, non-aspirin pain reliever, antacid, antiseptic, scissors, insect repellent
- Personal Hygiene/Care Items - toilet paper, towels, soap, shampoo, denture needs, eyeglasses, sun protection
- Other supplies – battery operated radio, flashlight and batteries, non-electric can opener, portable cooler and ice, plastic trash bags, tarp or sheet plastic, duct tape, cleaning supplies such as bleach, paper napkins, plates and cups, pillows and blankets
Prescription Medications
- Keep a list of all medications in your personal preparedness kit
- 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, make sure you have a small portable cooler or ice chest ready for easy transport if needed
- If you must evacuate, bring prescription bottles, whether full or empty, of all medications that you are currently taking with you
Veterans are advised to follow evacuation orders given by local governments.
Visit the Florida Division of Emergency Management website www.floridadisaster.org* for additional emergency preparedness tips.
NOAA Radar - Tampa Bay Loop
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* External Link Disclaimer: By clicking on these links, you will leave the Department of Veterans Affairs website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked website. Each link will open in a new window.
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