If veterans or employees need to reach the VA Caribbean TeleCare number they can go through the main switchboard (787) 641-7582 extensions 20010 and 20015 or direct line (787) 641-5865.  However if for any reason the facility telephone system is out of service, please call the VISN 8 TeleCare number at 1-877-741-3400. Information will be available on facility closures, appointment cancellations, and status of facilities.

• NOAA Storm Tracking Sites
• Be Ready 
• Helpful Preparation Information
• VISN 8 Hurricane Information 

San Juan VA Media Advisory

NOAA Storm Tracking Sites  The following links are not on the Department of Veterans Affairs website. 

• National Hurricane Center Tropical Prediction Center
• Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
• Southern Regional Headquarters
• Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands Radar
• National Weather Service 

Hotlines and Websites

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Emergency Preparedness & Response
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Registration: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
        TTY: 1-800-462-7585
• Health & Human Services Disasters & Emergencies
• Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority: 1-800-981-2434 
• Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados: 1-877-411-AGUA (1-877-411-2482)
• Agencia Estatal Manejo de Emergencias Puerto Rico: (787) 724-0124
• American Red Cross: 1-800-HELP-NOW (1-800-435-7669)
• Federal Employee Assistance Fund: 1-800-323-4140
• Salvation Army Donation Helpline for PR and VI: (787)-999-7000; (340)-776-0070 St. Thomas; 340-773-6162 St. Croix