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                        <p><em><strong>As of Monday, Sept. 18, the information on this page is no longer being updated daily.</strong> </em></p>
<p>For the latest on VA&#8217;s response and inspiring stories of service to Veterans impacted by the hurricane, <a href="http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/tag/hurricane/">read more on the blog.</a> For information on Hurricane Irma, <a href="http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/hurricane-irma/">click here</a>.</p>
<h4><strong>VA Medical Centers, Clinics and Facilities</strong></h4>
<p>For updates on operations the following VA facilities and associated clinics, please visit the websites below:</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.houston.va.gov/">Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center – Houston, Texas</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.texasvalley.va.gov/">VA Texas Valley Coastal Blend Health Care System</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.southtexas.va.gov/">South Texas Veterans Health Care System</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.neworleans.va.gov/">Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.centraltexas.va.gov/">Central Texas Veterans Health Care System</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.alexandria.va.gov/">Alexandria VA Health Care System</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/houston/">Houston Regional Benefits Office</a></li>
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<h4>VA Mobile Facilities</h4>
<p>VA has deployed five Mobile Vet Centers, three Mobile Medical Units, one Mobile Pharmacy and one Mobile Canteen to Houston and surrounding areas to offer medical care, pharmacy assistance, counseling services and benefits referral to Veterans and the community affected by Hurricane Harvey.</p>
<p><em>Dates: Monday, Sept. 11 – Sept. 30 (times and locations may adjust)</em><br />
<em>Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.</em></p>
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<li>NRG Arena, 1NRG Park (Main Entrance), Houston &#8211; Mobile Vet Center</li>
<li>American Legion Post 658, 14890 FM 2100, Crosby &#8211; Mobile Medical Unit and Mobile Vet Center</li>
<li>Texas City CBOC, 9300 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 206, Texas City &#8211; Mobile Vet Center</li>
<li>Beaumont VA Outpatient Clinic, 3420 Plaza Circle Beaumont &#8211; Mobile Medical Unit, Vet Centers and Canteen</li>
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<h4><strong>Pharmacy Disaster Relief Plan</strong></h4>
<p>During the storm, VA activated the Pharmacy Disaster Relief Plan in the impacted areas. As of Monday, Sept. 11, regular pharmacy access has resumed operations.</p>
<h4><strong>VA Health Resource Center</strong></h4>
<p>The VA Health Resource Center serves as the disaster response contact center for both Veterans and VA employees in the event of regional or national disasters. HRC assists Veterans in updating temporary or permanent addresses or phone numbers, supports the caller on the Veterans facility&#8217;s operational status, provides information on how to reschedule appointments or receive medical advice, and offers Veterans information on emergency prescription refills and additional emergency resources.</p>
<p>Please contact the VA Health Resource Center information line at <em><strong>1-800-507-4571.</strong></em></p>
<h4>VA Benefits</h4>
<p>VA’s <a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/">Veterans Benefits Administration </a>has developed mechanisms to help Veterans receive their benefit payments if their normal mail cannot be delivered.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/40775/need-know-va-benefits-aftermath-hurricane-harvey/">Click here to read more on what you need know about VA benefits in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017_VA-Disaster-Assistance-Brochure.pdf">Download the VA Disaster Assistance brochure</a> (PDF file)</li>
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<h4><strong>Federal Response</strong></h4>
<p>For more on the federal government’s response, visit <a href="https://www.usa.gov/hurricane-harvey">https://www.usa.gov/hurricane-harvey</a>.</p>
<p><em>U.S. Postal Service updates on mail and deliveries, including VA payments and prescriptions:</em></p>
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<li><strong><em><a href="http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HOU-Check-Distribution-8-30-17.doc">Important Mail Service Update for Houston Area Customers Affected by Hurricane Harvey </a> </em></strong>(Word file)<strong><em> ~ <a href="http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HOU-Check-List-2-8-31-17.docx">Houston Mail Pickup Location List</a> </em></strong>(Word file)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/RIO-Check-Distribution-8-30-17.doc"><strong><em>Important Mail Service Update for Rio Grande District Customers Affected by Hurricane Harvey </em></strong></a> (Word file)</li>
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<p><em>Federal Disaster Assistance information</em></p>
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<li>Visit DisasterAssistance.gov to find assistance in your area: <a href="https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/find-assistance">https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/find-assistance</a></li>
<li>Find VA specific information on DisasterAssistance.gov:  <a href="https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/assistance-by-federal-agency">https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/assistance-by-federal-agency</a></li>
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<h4>VA Response</h4>
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<li>VA&#8217;s VAntage Point blog has the latest on VA&#8217;s response and inspiring stories of service to Veterans impacted by the hurricane, <a href="http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/tag/hurricane-harvey/">read more on the blog.</a> For information on Hurricane Irma, <a href="http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/hurricane-irma/">click here</a>.</li>
<li>Veterans requiring assistance <strong>in storm-affected areas</strong> may contact:
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<li>Telecare Call Center: 1-800-639-5137</li>
<li>Pharmacy (Houston VAMC Veterans only)
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<li>Medication request without refills: 1-800-639-5137</li>
<li>Medication request with refills: 1-866-265-0124</li>
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<li>Vet Center/Counseling: 1-877-WAR-VETS</li>
<li><a href="http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017_VA-Disaster-Assistance-Brochure.pdf">Download the VA Disaster Assistance brochure</a> (PDF file)</li>
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