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Hurricane Katrina and Veterans (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Sept. 23, 2005
Report Number RS22279
Report Type Report
Authors Sidath Viranga Panangala, Domestic Socisl Policy Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

Hurricane Katrina that struck the Gulf Coast has had a major impact on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities located in the region. Before and after the storm struck VA was able to evacuate patients and staff to other VA facilities without any loss of life. This report provides a brief overview of steps currently taken by VA and Congress to address the needs of veterans in the affected areas. It will be updated as events warrant.