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2006 News Releases

Miscellaneous
Summer Severe Weather and Flooding
Tropical Depression Ernesto
October Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding

Miscellaneous Releases

12.12.06: Resolve to be Ready in the New Year
12.05.06: Los virginianos se concentran en prepararse para el clima frío
12.01.06: Cold-Weather Preparedness Becomes Focus for Virginians
12.01.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set for Surry Power Station December 13
11.01.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set for North Anna Power Station November 15
09.20.06: Repaired Surry Power Station Siren To Be Tested
09.01.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set for Surry Power Station September 13
08.28.06: Katrina Anniversary Reminds Virginians To Prepare
08.02.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set for North Anna Power Station August 16
07.19.06: Governor Kaine Announces Reappointments to Virginia Department of Emergency Management [Governor's Office]
07.17.06: Don't Leave Pets Unprepared for a Flood — Make a Pet Disaster Plan
06.12.06: Lightning Can Change Your Life in a Flash
06.02.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set for Surry Power Station June 14
06.01.06: Public Safety Supplier Diversity Fair for Small, Women and Minority-Owned Businesses [Office of the Secretary of Public Safety]
05.31.06: Virginia Receives Homeland Security Funds
05.18.06: Virginia se Prepara para un Potente Huracán
05.15.06: Virginia Emergency Response Organizations Collaborate on Preparedness Campaign
05.15.06: Virginia's Coastal Residents Prepare for Major Hurricane - Hurricane and Flooding Preparedness Week: May 21-27
05.15.06: Virginia's Inland Residents Prepare for Major Hurricane - Hurricane and Flooding Preparedness Week: May 21-27
05.10.06: Governor Kaine Announces Partnership Between Virginia National Guard, FEMA [Governor's Office]
05.01.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set for North Anna Power Station May 17
04.25.06: District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Homeland Security Officials Detail Regional Disaster Preparedness Accomplishments [National Capital Region]
04.12.06: Governor Kaine Announces Grants to Upgrade Virginia Local First Responder Radio Systems [Governor's Office]
03.07.06: Los Tornados Pueden Caer en Cualquier Lugar, en Cualquier Momento
03.02.06: Tornadoes Can Strike Anytime, Anywhere
03.01.06: Virginia's New Emergency Operations Center Opens for Business
02.27.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set For Surry Power Station March 8
02.03.06: Governor Kaine Announces $1.5 Million for Ongoing Isabel, Gaston Recovery Efforts [Governor's Office]
02.01.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set For North Anna Power Station Feb. 15
01.31.06: Surry Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise Set for Feb. 7

Summer Severe Weather and Flooding

10.04.06: Residents and Businesses Have Two Weeks Remaining to Apply for SBA Disaster Assistance [SBA]
08.22.06: City of Galax Declared Eligible for Public Assistance
08.18.06: SBA Opens Second Center in Virginia to Assist Victims of Recent Storms, Flooding and Mudslides [SBA]
08.18.06: Victims of the Recent Storms, Flooding and Mudslides Can Now Apply for SBA Low-Interest Disaster Loans [SBA]
08.18.06: Low-Interest SBA Disaster Loans Approved for Recent Northern Virginia Flood Damage [Governor's Office]
08.17.06: Flood Insurance Is Necessary To Protect Against Disaster Damage
08.15.06: Governor Kaine Requests SBA Declaration to Provide Loans for Disaster Assistance [Governor's Office]
08.11.06: FEMA Denies Appeal for Flood Damage Assistance
08.09.06: Flood Awareness Goes Hand in Hand with Hurricane Awareness
08.04.06: Two More Virginia Counties Declared Eligible for Public Assistance
08.04.06: Governor Kaine Appeals FEMA Decision
08.01.06: Buy Flood Insurance, Disaster Officials Urge
07.31.06: FEMA Individual Assistance Denied for Flooding Damage
07.26.06: More Virginia Counties Declared Eligible for Public Assistance
07.21.06: Public Assistance Program Literally Paves the Road to Recovery
07.13.06: Federal Disaster Assistance Approved for State and Local Government Recovery Costs [Governor's Office]
06.30.06: Governor Kaine Requests Federal Assistance Due to Recent Weather Events [Governor's Office]
06.28.06: Governor Kaine Declares Statewide Emergency Due to Recent Weather Events [Governor's Office]

Tropical Depression Ernesto

11.16.06: SBA's Deadline to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans is December 15 [SBA]
11.08.06: SBA Urges Private Nonprofit Organizations to Apply for Disaster Assistance Before Nov. 21 [SBA]
11.07.06: SBA Urges Disaster Victims to Visit the Centers Before They Close [SBA]
10.30.06: No Tricks, Just Treats on Weather Web Sites for Kids
10.30.06: You May be Eligible for a Flood Insurance Policy with Reduced Premiums
10.27.06: Experts Hold Forum for Floodplain Residents
10.26.06: King George County Designated Eligible for Public Assistance
10.23.06: You Can Floodproof Your Utility Systems Before Disaster Strikes
10.20.06: Flood Insurance Myths and Facts
10.19.06: Three Additional Counties Declared Eligible for Public Assistance
10.17.06: Just Three Days Left for Certain Nonprofit Organizations to File for Disaster Aid
10.17.06: Floodsmart.gov Web Site is a Valuable Resource
10.17.06: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Virginia Residents Affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto [SBA]
10.16.06: Low-Interest Loans Available for Tropical Depression Ernesto Damage
10.16.06: The Best Time to Buy Flood Insurance is Now
10.12.06: Governor Kaine Requests SBA Loan Assistance for Ernesto Damage
10.11.06: FEMA Denies Appeal for Tropical Depression Ernesto Assistance
10.07.06: Newport News Declared Eligible for Public Assistance
10.06.06: Pre-Disaster Mitigation Awards Help Communities Prepare for Disasters
10.03.06: Federal and State Funds Will Help Restore Public Infrastructure Damaged by Ernesto
09.25.06: Governor Kaine to Appeal FEMA's Denial of Individual Assistance for Ernesto Damage [Governor's Office]
09.22.06: Federal Disaster Assistance Approved for State and Local Government Recovery Costs
09.08.06: Governor Kaine Requests Federal Disaster Assistance in Wake of Severe Weather [Governor's Office]
08.31.06: Governor Kaine Declares Emergency Due to Tropical Storm Ernesto [Governor's Office]
08.30.06: SCC's Bureau of Insurance Reminds Virginians to Plan Ahead for Hurricanes [SCC - opens in a new window]
08.30.06: Virginia Department of Health Urges Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather [VDH - opens in a new window]
08.30.06: As Tropical Depression Ernesto Approaches, Virginians Should Prepare

October Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding

11.21.06: SBA's Deadline to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans is December 26 [SBA]
11.13.06: SBA Disaster Centers Will Remain Open in Virginia until November 16 [SBA]
10.25.06: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Virginia Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding [SBA]
10.25.06: Governor Kaine Announces Low-Interest Loans Available for Franklin Flood Victims
10.18.06: Gov. Kaine Requests SBA Assistance for Flood Damage in Franklin
10.10.06: Cleaning Up After Severe Weather and Flooding
10.09.06: Governor Kaine Declares Statewide Emergency Due to Recent Severe Weather