Working to Protect People, Property and Our Communities
Spotlight
Hurricane Season is June 1 - November 30
Visit our hurricane section to:
Also, visit Ready Virginia to learn about three simple steps you can take to make sure you and your family are safe and prepared for hurricanes. [opens in a new window]
Drought
Visit the Department of Environmental Quality's Web site for the latest information on the drought affecting Virginia. [opens in a new window]
What's New
- A new Debris Estimating Tool is now available in the Recovery Center's Debris Management section.
- The updated Local Emergency Coordinators Handbook is now available for download in the Library. [4mb PDF]
- The 2008 edition of the Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Laws is now available for download. [781kb PDF]
- Virginia has allocated $23.4 million in State Homeland Security Grant Program funds.
- Gov. Tim Kaine announced a projected budget shortfall of more than $2.5 billion for the next two fiscal years. Read more in the Oct. 22, 2008 EM Update.