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PRESS RELEASE January 5, 2024 Altoona , PA — ALTOONA- In response to the upcoming winter storm warning, the James E. Van Zandt VAMC is operating a Warming Center at our main facility located
at 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602. The Warming Center is open to any Veterans who are homeless or in need of a place to keep warm. The following services will be
available: * Electrical outlets for charging electronic devices and operating medical equipment and Wi-Fi * Water * Information about the current weather situation * Other help is
available on an as needed basis. The Warming Center will be open starting this evening and lasting throughout the weekend. Service animals only are permitted in the Warming Center. No other
pets are allowed in the building. Owners are expected to toilet and feed their animals. Individuals should bring their disaster kit, including: * Prescribed Medications/Medical Supplies. *
Electronic devices and charging cords. * Crates, food/bowls, and leashes for service animals. The facility complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information, please
call Rachel Prichard in the Public Affairs Office at 814-943-8164 ext. 14905 or 814-329-9754. Media contacts John Harlow, Public Affairs Supervisor Specialist PHONE: ###