United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - Houston, Texas

Emergency Response and Information

Situation Update
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 9:17 AM CDT

ALERT

With extreme heat indexes in southeast Texas continuing through the weekend, take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. People aged 65 years and older are more prone to heat stress than younger people. Heat Stroke is an emergency. Call 911.


Facility Status
Parent Facility
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center: Normal Hours

Outpatient Clinics
Beaumont Outpatient Clinic: Normal Hours
Conroe Outpatient Clinic: Normal Hours
Galveston Outpatient Clinic: Normal Hours
Lufkin Outpatient Clinic: Normal Hours
Richmond Outpatient Clinic: Normal Hours
Texas City Outpatient Clinic: Normal Hours

Vet Centers
Post Oak Vet Center, Houston: Normal Hours
Richmond Avenue Vet Center, Houston: Normal Hours
Harris County Vet Center: Normal Hours

Domiciliaries
Houston Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans: Normal Hours


Telephone Numbers

Emergency: 911
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
24 Hour Nurse: 713-794-8985 (local)
or 1-800-639-5137
Change Your Appointment: 713-794-8985 (local)
or 1-800-639-5137
Media Inquiries: 713-794-7349
National Veterans Helpline: 1-800-507-4571
Patient Locator: 713-794-8736
Pharmacy Refill: 713-794-7648 (local)
or 1-800-454-1062
Staff Locator: 1-866-233-0152
Telephone Care: 713-794-8985 (local)
or 1-800-639-5137
VA Police: 713-794-7106
Employee Helpline: 1-866-233-0152

Helpful Weather
Web sites

Preparedness Guides

Volunteer Information

Relief Efforts

VA Mission

It is the Department of Veterans Affair's fourth mission to provide contingency support to the Department of Defense and the Public Health Service during times of disaster or national emergency.

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VA Links
Emergency Information for VA Employees
VA National Emergency Information

State & Local Links *
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Department of Transportation
Houston Office of Emergency Management
Galveston County Office of Emergency Management
Harris County Office of Emergency Management
Additional Resources

National Links *
Disasters and Emergencies
American Red Cross
NOAA
National Weather Service
Additional Resources

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