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2010 News Releases

Hurricane Earl
February Winter Storm
January Snow Storm
Miscellaneous
2010 releases related to the December 2009 Winter Storm are available here
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Hurricane Earl

09.01.10: Hampton Roads Residents Should Be Prepared for Hurricane Earl
09.01.10: Los habitantes en Hampton Roads deben prepararse para el huracán Earl
09.01.10: Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency as Precaution for Hurricane Earl [Governor's Office]
08.30.10: Virginians Need to Prepare for Hurricane Earl
08.30.10: Los ciudadanos en Virginia deben prepararse ante la venida del huracán Earl

February Winter Storm

07.15.10: Additional County Added to SBA Public Assistance - Disaster Declaration for Private Non-Profits in Virginia
07.13.10: Buena Vista City in Virginia Added to SBA - Public Assistance Disaster Declaration
06.08.10: More than $6 Million in Federal Funds to Virginia for infrastructure repair [FEMA]
04.28.10: Governor McDonnell Announces Federal Disaster Assistance for State and Local Governments [Governor's Office]
03.13.10:Governor McDonnell requests federal disaster assistance for state and local governments. Two February storms brought a total of nearly 4 feet of snow to parts of Virginia
02.27.10:Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency for Western and Southwestern Virginia--Localized Blizzard Conditions Impacting Communities from Tazewell County to Highland County-- [Governor's Office]
02.25.10: Winter weather safety reminder
02.09.10: Be aware of heavy snow load on roofs
02.08.10: Governor McDonnell Updates Existing State of Emergency Ahead of Additional Snowfall
02.07.10: State agencies work together in response to historic storm
02.06.10: Commonwealth continues winter storm response (Corrected to update Virginia National Guard Information)
02.04.10: Winter safety could save lives
02.03.10: Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Next Major Winter Storm

January Snow Storm

Miscellaneous Releases

08.27.10: Surry Power Station Will Test Early Warning Sirens Sept. 8
08.12.10: Corps to conduct ‘pulse release’ at Gathright Dam Aug. 17 Army Corps of Engineer-Norfolk
08.05.10: North Anna Power Station Will Test Warning Sirens Aug. 18
07.16.10: $59 Million in Homeland Security Grants Awarded to the National Capital Region
07.13.10: North Anna Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise Set for July 20
07.01.10: Virginia’s Official Hurricane Evacuation Guide Now Available
07.01.10: Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Improved
06.18.10: King George County in Virginia Added to SBA Public Assistance Disaster Declaration (SBA)
06.07.10: Virginia awarded $9.6 million through infrastructure protection program
06.01.10: VDOT Warns Of The Dangers Of Inland Flooding. June 1 Marks Beginning of Atlantic Hurricane Season [VDOT]
05.27.10: Surry Power Station Will Test Early Warning Sirens June 9
05.24.10: Atlantic low-pressure system has potential to become tropical storm
05.17.10: Governor McDonnell Urges Virginians to Get Ready for Hurricane Season. Save money on supplies during Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday May 25-31 [Governor's Office]
05.13.10: Conference addresses need to make community-based emergency plans for pets
05.06.10: North Anna Power Station Will Test Warning Sirens May 19
04.29.10: National Capital Region residents offer insights into behavior during emergencies
04.27.10: Virginia Achieves National Emergency Management Reaccreditation [Governor's Office]
04.20.10: Statewide volunteer awards recognize creativity, effective outreach
04.08.10: Snow Disaster Request For Public Assistance Deadline Nears for Localities
03.29.10: Extension Granted To LocalitiesTo Apply For Federal Snow Assistance
03.16.10: More than 1.2 million Virginians participate in tornado drill
03.12.10: Major and moderate flooding possible tonight and tomorrow morning
03.12.10:Spring flooding season approaches
03.03.10:Changes in emergency management topic of upcoming symposium
03.01.10: Practice Tornado Safety during Statewide Drill March 16
02.25.10: Surry Power Station Will Test Warning Sirens March 10
02.16.10: Governor McDonnell Announces Federal Disaster Assistance for State and Local Governments [Governor's Office]
02.04.10: North Anna Power Station Will Test Warning Sirens Feb. 17
01.07.10: New Transmitter Fills Weather Alert Radio Gap in Fredericksburg