Virginia | Richmond declares state of emergency
Mayor Dwight C. Jones declared a State of Emergency for the City of Richmond today during a press briefing at the City’s Emergency Operations Center. The following are the Mayor’s remarks from...
View ArticleVirginia | Richmond takes protective measures in preparation for Sandy
While much uncertainty remains in the forecast track of Hurricane Sandy, the City of Richmond is taking the storm very seriously and has taken several steps to help ensure resident safety. ·...
View ArticleVirginia | Virginia Beach declares local state of emergency
At 5 p.m. yesterday, City Manager James K. Spore issued a declaration of local emergency for the City of Virginia Beach because of the approach of Hurricane Sandy. If the storm continues as forecast,...
View ArticleVirginia | Sandy forecast to affect normal outflow of low tide in the...
Hurricane Sandy is expected to deliver sustained 30-plus miles per hour northerly winds for over 30 hours, which will affect the normal outflow of low tide in the Lynnhaven and Elizabeth Basins. It is...
View ArticleVirginia | Richmond residents requested to use 311 to report downed trees and...
With a prolonged weather event anticipated, the City’s 3-1-1 Call Center became operational today at 8 a.m. and will remain in operation for 24-hours a day until the anticipated storm event concludes....
View ArticleVirginia | Virginia Beach residents urged to stay inside as conditions worsen
Due to strong winds, rain and the possibility of falling trees, citizens are urged to remain inside their homes. Winds are picking up and rain is steady. Some trees and utility poles are down. Police...
View ArticleVirginia | York County and City of Poquoson open joint shelter at Grafton...
With the approach of Hurricane Sandy, there is now potential for high winds and significant flooding in low-lying areas tonight and tomorrow. Therefore, the emergency management departments from the...
View ArticleVirginia | City of Portsmouth – multiple flooded streets – high tide cycles...
As of 6:30 p.m., the following streets are flooded: Crawford at Washington Street; 800 and 900 blocks of Duke Street; 800 block of Scott Street; Stratford Street at Avondale Road; Stratford Street at...
View ArticleVirginia | Richmond public transit sets additional route to transport...
A fifth route has been added providing transportation for residents to emergency relief shelters. Two shelters are presently open and operating as of 8 a.m. this morning. The shelters are located at...
View ArticleVirginia | Save the date: March 12 is Statewide Tornado Drill
Registration is now open for the March 12 Statewide Tornado Drill. Businesses and organizations, schools and colleges, and families and individuals can practice taking cover from tornadoes by...
View ArticleVirginia | Governor proclaims March 12 as Tornado Preparedness Day –...
During the past two years, 62 tornadoes struck Virginia, killing 10 people and injuring more than 100. To encourage tornado awareness and safety, Gov. Bob McDonnell has proclaimed March 12 as Tornado...
View ArticleVirginia | Surry Power Station will test emergency alert sirens on March 13
State and local officials will test the emergency alert siren system around the Surry Power Station Wednesday, March 13, at approximately 11:10 a.m. A steady three-minute tone will be sounded by 71...
View ArticleVirginia | Gov McDonnell declares state of emergency as winter storm impacts...
Governor Bob McDonnell declared a state of emergency this morning authorizing state agencies to assist local governments in responding to the snow storm currently impacting the Commonwealth. Over 12...
View ArticleVirginia | Three deaths linked to severe winter storm
Governor Bob McDonnell today updated the Commonwealth’s response to the recent winter storm that struck Virginia, and the impact the storm had on the state. The storm claimed three lives, two due to...
View ArticleTennessee | Measles and mumps outbreaks reported – MMR vax urged
Recent outbreaks of measles and mumps in several states are prompting health officials to issue reminders about the importance of Measles-Mumps-Rubella, or MMR, vaccinations. While some may think of...
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Wales | Welsh Ambulance Service paramedic proves her mettle across the pond
A Welsh Ambulance Service paramedic has been putting her life-saving skills to the test across the pond. Jenna Davies, an Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) paramedic with the Hazardous Area Response Team...
View ArticleVirginia | Four firefighters injured battling six-alarm warehouse blaze in...
On September 2 at 11:49 am the Alexandria Fire Department, assisted by Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince Georges (Md) County Fire Departments responded to a warehouse building fire in the 800 block of...
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USA | 317 people infected with seven outbreak strains of Salmonella Heidelberg
As of October 11, 2013, a total of 317 individuals infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 20 states and Puerto Rico. Most of the ill persons (73%) have been...
View ArticleVirginia | Governor’s EMS Award winners announced at annual symposium
The 2013 Governor’s EMS Award winners were recently announced at the 34th Annual Governor’s EMS Awards Ceremony in Norfolk. Governor Bob McDonnell recognized 10 outstanding EMS providers and...
View ArticleVirginia | Save the date: March 11 is Statewide Tornado Drill
Registration is now open for the March 11 Statewide Tornado Drill. Businesses and organizations, schools and colleges, and families and individuals can practice taking cover from tornadoes by...
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