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It Could Happen To You: Virginia Hurricane Preparedness 2006Hurricane Season

Many people believe that a major hurricane cannot affect them or that there is nothing they can do to protect themselves. But, it could happen to you, and there are simple, low-cost steps families and businesses can take to get ready. Make sure you and your family are prepared.››

October Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding: Read the latest news.››

Tropical Depression Ernesto: Read the latest news.››

What's New

Presentations from the 2006 Virginia Public Safety Outreach Conference are now available for download in the Library.››

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Standards for 2007 National Incident Management System compliance, required for federal preparedness funds, are now available. Read more in the Nov. 8, 2006 EM Update.››

Public Assistance forms for damage from severe storms and flooding related to Tropical Depression Ernesto are now available in the Recovery Center. Download the forms.››

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NWS Forecast

NWS VA Weather Advisories

VEOC Status: Recovery Operations

VA Threat Condition:
Elevated

National Threat Level:
Yellow/Elevated

National Threat Level raised for aviation sector
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VDEM Agency Forms

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