Local West Palm Beach EMERGENCY PAGE

At this time, the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center and outpatient clinics are fully operational. If you need to reschedule your appointment, please call 1-561-422-6838 (or 1-866-383-9036 if you are outside the local calling area) for assistance.

Please check back on this webpage or call 1-877-741-3400 (VISN 8 TelCare) for updated information on any facility or clinic closures. Please keep current with weather conditions. Listen to local radio and television broadcasts for Public Service Announcements.

Staff are expected to report to work unless annual leave has been approved in advance.

Visit the Florida Division of Emergency Management website www.floridadisaster.org for emergency preparedness tips, useful Web sites and telephone numbers, suggestions for a disaster supplies kit, and more. All veterans are advised to follow evacuation orders given by local city and county governments.

Current Facility/Clinic Closures
There are no closed facilities within the West Palm Beach area at this time.

Rescheduling Appointments
Once you have returned to the West Palm Beach area, please contact your facility to reschedule any appointments you may have missed. Keep a record of scheduled appointments for follow-up visits, lab work and specialty care services. If you have to evacuate, keep a record of scheduled appointments for follow-up visits, lab work and specialty care services.

Prescription Refills
There are no delays in mail delivery and pharmacy processing at this time. If you have refills remaining on your prescription, please call the 24-hour automated pharmacy refill system at 1-866-383-9036, press 2. Have your prescription number and social security number ready. The automated refill system is the fastest way to receive your medications.

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 food: juices, milk, soup; Snacks: cookies, cereals, etc.; Soft drinks, instant coffee, tea.
• Medicine – first aid kit that contains aspirin, non-aspirin pain reliever, antacid, antiseptic, scissors, mosquito 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.