NORTH COAST, Calif. – The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued an update on operations for its clinics in the North Bay on Thursday, Oct. 12, in light of the region’s wildland fires.

The following schedules are in effect for Thursday:

- Santa Rosa VA Clinic: Closed through Friday, Oct. 13.

- Clearlake VA Clinic: Open for walk-ins. Staff will be calling veterans with appointments to reschedule.

- Ukiah VA Clinic: Open for walk-ins. Staff will be calling veterans with appointments to reschedule.

- Eureka VA Clinic: Open for walk-ins. Staff will be calling veterans with appointments to reschedule.

VA shuttles will not be able to travel between the San Francisco VA Medical Center and the VA Clinics north of the Golden Gate Bridge on Oct. 12.

The VA encourages veterans who are unable to reach a clinic or who have fire-related symptoms to contact its Telephone Linked Care at 800-733-0502.

Text your zip code to 888777 for text updates on evacuation orders and road closures in your area.