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News Release Archive

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2002 News Releases

• Miscellaneous
• Terrorism Policy - Warner Administration
• Southwest Virginia Floods
• Roanoke Tire Fire
• Severe Storms - Buchanan and Tazewell
• Drought

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Miscellaneous

• 09.12.02: Hazmat Conference Centers on Terrorism Response
• 02.05.02: Governor Announces Additional Appointments [Foresman Leaves VDEM]
• 01.31.02: Governor Warner Reappoints Massengill, Cline

Terrorism Policy - Warner Administration

• 11.15.02: Secure Virginia Panel on the Road to Western Virginia
• 09.09.02: Governor Warner Announces Virginia Corps: Virginia's new interactive gateway to volunteer service and homeland security opportunities
• 09.05.02: Governor Warner Releases Second Report by Secure Virginia Panel: Additional recommendations receive support from the Governor
• 08.05.02: Regional Homeland Security Summit Brings Together Virginia, Maryland and D.C.: Summit is the first of its kind in the nation to address regional anti-terrorism cooperation
• 07.30.02: Governor Warner Releases First Report by Secure Virginia Panel: All six recommendations receive immediate support from the Governor

Southwest Virginia Floods

• 06.25.02: Wythe County Gets $103,000 for Storm and Flood Repairs
• 06.25.02: Wise County Gets $296,000 for Storm and Flood Repairs
• 06.25.02: Smyth County Gets $126,000 for Storm and Flood Repairs
• 06.25.02: Scott County Gets $47,000 for Storm and Flood Repairs
• 06.25.02: Russell County Gets $355,000 for Storm and Flood Repairs
• 06.25.02: City of Norton Gets $87,000 for Storm and Flood Repairs
• 06.25.02: Lee County Gets $118,000 for Storm and Flood Repairs
• 06.25.02: Dickenson County Gets $76,000 for Storm and Flood Repairs
• 06.03.02: $37,000 in Disaster Assistance to Wythe County
• 06.03.02: $1.4 Million in Disaster Assistance to Wise County
• 06.03.02: $360,000 in Disaster Assistance to Washington County
• 06.03.02: $61,000 in Disaster Assistance to Tazewell County
• 06.03.02: Almost $493,000 in Disaster Assistance to Smyth County
• 06.03.02: $690,000 in Disaster Assistance to Scott County
• 06.03.02: Over $800,000 in Disaster Assistance to Russell County
• 06.03.02: $260,000 in Disaster Assistance to City of Norton
• 06.03.02: $990,000 in Disaster Assistance to Lee County
• 06.03.02: $217,000 in Disaster Assistance to Dickenson County
• 06.03.02: $8 Million in Disaster Assistance for March Flooding in SW Virginia
• 05.29.02: Mortgage and Rental Assistance for March Flood Victims
• 05.29.02: Public Service Announcement, :30 second -- Registration Deadline
• 05.23.02: Deadline Nears for March Flood Disaster Assistance
• 05.17.02: Registration Deadline Approaches
• 05.15.02: Federal/State Disaster Recovery Summary: $5.3 Million in Disaster Assistance for March 17-20 Storms
• 05.14.02: Over $1.3 Million in Disaster Assistance to Wise County
• 05.14.02: Almost $334,191 in Disaster Assistance to Washington County
• 05.14.02: $54,497 in Disaster Assistance to Tazewell County
• 05.14.02: $380,466 in Disaster Assistance to Smyth County
• 05.14.02: $502,622 in Disaster Assistance to Scott County
• 05.14.02: $641,590 in Disaster Assistance to Russell County
• 05.14.02: $899,642 in Disaster Assistance to Lee County
• 05.14.02: $127,000 in Disaster Assistance to Dickenson County
• 05.14.02: Almost $237,298 in Disaster Assistance to the City of Norton
• 05.11.02: Public Service Announcement (Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline)
• 05.07.02: Over $1 Million in Disaster Assistance to Wise County
• 05.07.02: Almost $180,000 in Disaster Assistance to Washington County
• 05.07.02: $50,000 in Disaster Assistance to Tazewell County
• 05.07.02: $295,000 in Disaster Assistance to Smyth County
• 05.07.02: $331,000 in Disaster Assistance to Scott County
• 05.07.02: $594,000 in Disaster Assistance to Russell County
• 05.07.02: Almost $230,000 in Disaster Assistance to City of Norton
• 05.07.02: $784,000 in Disaster Assistance to Lee County
• 05.07.02: $127,000 in Disaster Assistance to Dickenson County
• 05.06.02: Federal/State Disaster Recovery Summary: FEMA/VDEM Deal with More Flooding
• 05.06.02: Insurance Agents Invited to Workshops
• 05.06.02: Flood Insurance Workshops to be Held
• 05.03.02: Small Business Administration Not Just for Businesses
• 05.02.02: FEMA Helpline Available
• 05.01.02: Flood Disaster Registration Deadline June 1
• 04.30.02: $993,000 in Disaster Assistance to Wise County
• 04.30.02: $102,000 in Disaster Assistance to Washington County
• 04.30.02: $45,000 in Disaster Assistance to Tazewell County
• 04.30.02: $253,000 in Disaster Assistance to Smyth County
• 04.30.02: $276,000 in Disaster Assistance to Scott County
• 04.30.02: $533,000 in Disaster Assistance to Russell County
• 04.30.02: $134,800 in Disaster Assistance to City of Norton
• 04.30.02: $509,000 in Disaster Assistance to Lee County
• 04.30.02: $112,000 in Disaster Assistance to Dickenson County
• 04.29.03: Federal/State Disaster Recovery Summary: More Disaster Assistance for Southwest Virginia
• 04.26.02: New Hours for FEMA Toll-Free Telephones
• 04.25.02: Public Assistance Funds Approved for Russell County Water Project
• 04.24.02: Public Service Announcement (Wise DRC to Close May 1)
• 04.24.02: Wise Disaster Recovery Center to Close May 1
• 04.23.02: Volunteers Vital in Disaster Response, Recovery
• 04.23.02: Public Service Announcement (New Hours for Wise DRC)
• 04.22.02: New Wise Disaster Recovery Center Hours
• 04.22.02: More Disaster Recovery Centers to Open
• 04.22.02: Federal/State Disaster Recovery Summary: Disaster Assistance Reaches $2.7 Million
• 04.21.02: Private Non-Profits Should Check on Recovery Assistance Eligibility
• 04.19.02: Insurance Protection for Future Floods (Flood Insurance Facts)
• 04.19.02: Helpline Available for Those Who Have Already Registered for Disaster Assistance
• 04.19.02: Public Service Announcement (FEMA Helpline)
• 04.18.02: Hazmat Teams Clear Waterways, Protected Site
• 04.17.02: Nine Counties and One City Designated for Public Assistance
• 04.17.02: First Individual and Family Grant Checks Approved
• 04.16.02: Wise Disaster Recovery Center to Change Hours
• 04.16.02: More Disaster Recovery Centers to Open
• 04.15.02: Watch for Scam Artists in Disaster Area
• 04.15.02: Flood Victims May Delay Filing Tax Returns
• 04.15.02: More Than $1 Million in Flood Aid Delivered
• 04.12.02: Water to be Distributed in Dante
• 04.12.02: Flood Victims Urged to Complete SBA Packets
• 04.12.02: Public Service Announcement
• 04.12.02: Disaster Assistance Does Not Jeopardize Benefits
• 04.11.02: Mobile Recovery Centers Extend Outreach in Southwest Virginia
• 04.11.02: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Southwest Virginia Localities
• 04.10.02: FEMA Regional Director Opens Recovery Center
• 04.10.02: Public Service Announcements
• 04.08.02: Disaster Recovery Center to Open Thursday in Wise
• 04.08.02: Inspectors Visit Flood Damage Applicants
• 04.08.02: First Checks Go to Southwestern Virginia Flood Victims
• 04.03.02: Governor Warner Announces Federal Approval of Disaster Assistance for 9 Southwest Virginia Localities [Governor's Office]
• 03.27.02: Assistance Available in Flood Cleanup of Hazardous Materials
• 03.20.02: Governor Warner Requests Federal Assistance for Areas Hit by Flood [Governor's Office]
• 03.20.02: Hotline Established for Donations to Help Southwest Virginia Flood Victims
• 03.19.02: VDEM Offers Flood Recovery Tips for Southwest Virginia Flood Victims
• 03.18.02: Governor Declares State of Emergency As a Result of Southwest Virginia Area Flash Flooding [Governor's Office]

Roanoke Tire Fire

• 03.24.02: Governor Warner Declares State of Emergency for Roanoke County Tire Fire

Severe Storms - Buchanan and Tazewell

• 06.27.02: One Week to Disaster Assistance Registration Deadline
• 06.26.02: Virginia Disaster Recovery Update: State and Federal Aid Surpasses $30 Million for Spring Disasters
• 06.25.02: Tazewell County Gets $32,000 for Storm and Flood Repairs
• 06.25.02: Buchanan County Gets $1.7 Million for Storm and Flood Repairs
• 06.25.02: Mortgage and Rental Assistance for May Flood Victims
• 06.24.02: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Five Counties, One Independent City
• 06.21.02: Aid for Virginia Infrastructure Repairs Tops $10 Million
• 06.20.02: Two Weeks to Disaster Assistance Registration Deadline
• 06.18.02: Public Service Announcement, :15 second -- Hurley Disaster Recovery Center Closing
• 06.18.02: Hurley Disaster Recovery Center to Close June 25
• 06.17.02: Additional Jurisdictions Designated for Federal Disaster Assistance
• 06.17.02: Virginia Disaster Recovery Update: State and Federal Aid Surpasses $8.7 Million for April-May Storms, Flooding
• 06.17.02: Disaster Unemployment Deadline is June 21 for Virginia Tornado and Storm Victims
• 06.11.02: Disaster Assistance Registration Deadline is July 5
• 06.10.02: Virginia Disaster Recovery Update: State and Federal Aid Surpasses $6 Million for April-May Storms, Flooding
• 06.10.02: Last Chance for Hurley Residents to Have Debris Removed by Corps of Engineers
• 06.07.02: Flood Victims Urged to Complete SBA Packets
• 06.04.02: Virginia Disaster Recovery Update: State and Federal Aid Surpasses $5 Million for April-May Storms, Flooding
• 06.04.02: Hurley Disaster Recovery Center Hours to Change
• 06.03.02: Disaster Unemployment Deadline is June 10 for Buchanan, Tazewell County Residents
• 05.30.02: Crisis Counseling Available to Flood Victims
• 05.29.02: Prompt Flood Cleanup and Removal of Mold Can Help Prevent Health Problems
• 05.28.02: Be Careful When Hiring Contractors for Disaster Repairs
• 05.24.02: Public Service Announcement, :30 second -- FEMA's Toll-free Telephone Services Not Available over Memorial Day Holiday
• 05.24.02: Public Service Announcement, :30 second -- FEMA to Open Office in Zion Polling Place
• 05.24.02: FEMA Opens Office for Tornado Aid
• 05.23.02: Public Service Announcement, :20 second -- Hot Meals Available for Buchanan Residents
• 05.22.02: Public Service Announcement, :30 second -- The U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Is Picking Up Flood-Related Debris In Hurley
• 05.22.02: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available For Six Counties, One Independent City
• 05.22.02: Central Virginia Storm Victims Urged To Register
• 05.22.02: Americorps Volunteers Are Helping Hurley Recover, But Other Volunteers Are Welcome
• 05.21.02: Public Service Announcement, :20 second -- Consent Form Needed for Cleanup
• 05.21.02: Red Cross Meal Service in Hurley to End Friday
• 05.20.02: Public Service Announcement, :15 second -- Disaster Recovery Center at Middle School
• 05.20.02: Consent Forms Must Be Signed for Waste Removal
• 05.20.02: Hurley Recovery Center Still in Middle School
• 05.18.02: Public Service Announcement, :15 second -- Americorps Volunteers Ready to Help
• 05.18.02: Tazewell Disaster Recovery Center to Close
• 05.18.02: Travel Trailers to Provide Temporary Housing in Buchanan County
• 05.16.02: Disaster Recovery Centers Provide Easy Access to Information for Flood Victims
• 05.15.02: Additional Jurisdictions Designated for Federal Disaster Assistance
• 05.15.02: Are You Sure You Registered for Federal Disaster Assistance?
• 05.11.02: Potential Hazards in Debris
• 05.10.02: Hurley Community Meeting Set for Thursday Night
• 05.10.02: Hurley Disaster Recovery Center to Change Hours, Another Center to Open in Tazewell
• 05.10.02: Disaster Recovery Center to Open Monday in Tazewell
• 05.10.02: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Buchanan, Tazewell Counties
• 05.09.02: Emergency Food Stamp Program Activated
• 05.09.02: First Checks Go to Buchanan, Tazewell County Flood Victims
• 05.08.02: Tazewell and Buchanan Counties Designated for Public Assistance
• 05.07.02: Inspectors to Visit Flood-Damaged Homes
• 05.06.02: Disaster Recovery Center to Open Tuesday in Hurley
• 05.05.02: Floodwaters Pose Hazards for Hurley Community
• 05.03.02: Governor Warner Announces Federal Approval of Disaster Assistance for Buchanan and Tazewell Counties
• 05.03.02: Governor Warner Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Tornado, Flash Flooding and High Wind Damage
• 05.03.02: Governor Warner Extends State of Emergency -- Flash Flooding in Parts of Southwest Virginia Causes One Confirmed Fatality

Drought

• 04.02.03: Governor Warner Announces Two More Localities Declared Disaster Areas due to Drought and Heat
• 02.07.03: 46 Virginia Counties Declared Primary Disaster Areas - USDA acts on requests pending since October and December
• 12.13.02: Governor Warner Announces Water Policy Reform Legislation - 2003 Reform Agenda includes enhanced support for regional water supply planning
• 11.12.02: Drought Coordinator Amends Drought Restrictions
• 11.07.02: Governor Warner Announces Dry Well Replacement Program
• 11.01.02: Governor Warner Requests Disaster Declarations for All Remaining Drought-Stricken Localities
• 10.22.02: Governor Warner Announces USDA Drought Designation for Additional 39 Localities
• 10.18.02: Governor Requests Disaster Declarations for 10 More Localities
• 10.03.02: Governor Warner Seeks Federal Disaster Area Designation for 18 More Virginia Localities, Urges U.S. Agriculture Secretary to Expedite Drought Designation Requests
• 09.19.02: Governor Warner Seeks Federal Disaster Declarations for 14 Additional Virginia Localities Hurt by Drought
• 09.12.02: Governor Warner Seeks Federal Disaster Assistance for 23 Additional Localities
• 09.04.02: Drought Coordinator Answers Questions About Watering Restrictions - Sends memorandum to local officials; releases FAQ list
• 08.30.02: Governor Warner Revises Drought State of Emergency Declaration - Lawn-watering and car-washing ban for most of state; mandatory limit set for state agencies
• 08.26.02: Governor Warner Appoints Drought Coordinator