United States Department of Veterans Affairs
VISN 12 - VA Great Lakes Health Care System

Employee Emergency Response and Information

Director statement regarding reporting for duty:

All Great Lakes Health Care facilities are operating on their normal schedules. No emergencies exist at this time. Employees are expected to adhere to the routine notification process if unable to report for duty.


During a VA-declared emergency:
If you cannot make it to work and are unable to contact your supervisor, then please go to the VA Employee Emergency Information web site to post information about you and your status in this emergency.

VA Employees should browse to their medical centers Emergency Information web page for updates.

For more information about this emergency, go to our main Emergency Information page.

VA Employee Helpline: 
During emergencies, VA employees may call 1-866-233-0152 for assistance and information about VA facilities.