Be Ready
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You see it on TV, read about it in the paper but it's not until disaster strikes your city, your neighborhood, your family does it really sink in. "l thought I was ready."
Being ready for disasters takes prior planning – use the resources below to learn what to do before, during and after an emergency.
Be Ready by
Get Involved in Your Community
Be ready by understanding community-specific capabilities so you can better identify gaps and prioritize decisions during an emergency.
Find your Local VA Medical Center Operating Status
Be ready by familiarizing yourself with local emergency management organizations and centers.
Get Assistance
Veterans can find helpful information on DisasterAssistance.gov. To locate Veterans’ information on the site, go to the “Information” pull down menu and select “Veterans.”