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VHA Office of Emergency Management
VA Staff and Emergency Management
Preparing for a disaster is everyone’s responsibility. Managing your health should be part of your planning.
Planning for Disasters and Emergencies - Depending on where you live, you and your family could be impacted by one of the common disasters listed below. Click on a button below to learn more about what you can do before, during, and after an emergency to stay safe.
Have You Created Your Family Support Plan? -In times of emergency, there may be incidents where you, a VA employee, are away from your family; are you prepared for that? How will you communicate with your family and other loved ones impacted by an emergency/disaster?
Do you have a family plan? Have you tested your family plan?
Your actions should be taken before, during, and after an event unique to each hazard. Identify the hazards that have happened or could happen in your area and plan for the unique actions for each. Local emergency management offices can help identify the dangers in your area and outline the local plans and recommendations for each. Find out from local government emergency management how you will be notified for each kind of disaster, both natural and man-made.
Most importantly, your family plan is not one and done, and you and your family plan must be reviewed, revised, and updated to meet your current circumstances.
FEMA – Ready.gov is an interagency partner, and we have utilized their template to assist in your planning.
For more information regarding VHA Emergency Management, please visit the VHA Office of Emergency Management at VHA Office of Emergency Management Home (va.gov)
Creating an Emergency Health Information Card - An emergency health information card can help rescuers understand your medical needs if you are unconscious or incoherent or if they need to help you evacuate quickly. The card should contain information about medications, equipment, allergies and sensitivities, communication difficulties, preferred treatment, and important contact people. Click here to create your card today.
Basic Emergency Preparation
