United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA NY Harbor Healthcare System

Emergency Response and Information

Situation Update
Friday, October 7, 2011 1:24 PM EDT

 All NY Harbor Healthcare System facilities are operating on a normal schedule.

Inclement Weather in the Local Commuting Area
During severe weather conditions, hurricanes and large snowstorms, patients are encouraged to call their VA Medical Center or outpatient clinic to reschedule appointments if necessary. Patients will be informed of clinic closings and appointment rescheduling.

Atlantic Hurricane Season: Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed.
You are encouraged to be aware of weather conditions, keep your gas tank full and keep an emergency supply kit on hand. It is important to prepare your family for unexpected disasters and emergencies. Visit www.ready.gov to learn about preparedness kits, family emergency plans and more. For VA updates and the latest VA emergency response information, visit our site often.

Your VA Medical Record
My HealtheVet is a free online personal health record that allows registered users to electronically access their VA medical information from any Internet connection which can be very helpful during an emergency situation. Sign up today at www.myhealth.va.gov.


Facility Status
Parent Facility
VA New York Harbor Healthcare: Normal Hours

Medical Centers
Brooklyn Campus: Normal Hours
Manhattan Campus: Normal Hours
St. Albans Community Living Center: Normal Hours

Outpatient Clinics
Chapel Street: Normal Hours - Please call to see if clinic is open during inclement weather.
Harlem: Normal Hours - Please call to see if clinic is open during inclement weather.
Manhattan Opiate Program: Normal Hours - Please call to see if this clinic is open during inclement weather.
Brooklyn Opiate Program: Normal Hours - Please call to see if clinic is open during inclement weather.
Queens: Normal Hours - Please call to see if this clinic is open during inclement weather.
Staten Island: Normal Hours - Please call to see if clinic is open during inclement weather.

Telephone Numbers

■ Emergency: 911
■ Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
■ 24 Hour Nurse: Monday-Friday
4:30 pm-8:00 am
1-800-877-6976
Weekends and holidays
Open 24 Hours
■ Change Your Appointment: 1-877-877-9267
■ Media Inquiries: 718-630-2804 (Brooklyn/St. Albans)
212-686-7500 x3670 (Manhattan)
■ National Veterans Helpline: 1-800-507-4571
■ Patient Locator: 718-836-6600 (Brooklyn/St. Albans)
212-686-7500 (Manhattan)
■ Pharmacy Refill: 1-888-216-9094 or
1-888-207-2004
■ Staff Locator: 718-836-6600 (Brooklyn/St. Albans)
212-686-7500 (Manhattan)
■ Telephone Care: Monday-Friday
4:30 pm-8:00 am
1-800-877-6976
Weekends and holidays
Open 24 Hours
■ Centralized Scheduling: 1-877-877-9267
■ Nursing Helpline: 1-866-940-2877

Emergency Email Updates

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VA Links
Emergency Information for VA Employees
VA National Emergency Information

State & Local Links *
New York State Emergency Management Office
New York State Police
New York State Department of Transportation
New York City Office of Emergency Management
New York City Fire Department

National Links *
Disasters and Emergencies
American Red Cross
NOAA
National Weather Service
Hurricane Preparedness and Emergency Information
Hurricane Preparedness - Take Action (National Hurricane Center)
National Hurricane Center Tropical Prediction Center
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Emergency Preparedness and Response
FEMA
FEMA Disaster Help
Health & Human Services Disasters & Emergencies

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