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Hurricane Earl
Read the latest news on our Hurricane Earl blog.
Plan now. It’s hurricane and flood season in Virginia. Is your family ready? 
Learn more about hurricanes: http://www.readyvirginia.gov/stayinformed/hurricanes.cfm
Learn about storm surge and evacuation routes on new videos.
View storm surge maps for coastal Virginia: http://www.vaemergency.com/threats/hurricane/stormsurge.cfm
News Releases:
- 09.02.10: Governor McDonnell Updates Commonwealth's Preparations in Advance of Hurricane Earl [Governor's Office]
- 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
VDEM Terrorism Toolkit
Learn the basics about being prepared for a terrorist attack. The VDEM’s Terrorism Toolkit provides information about terrorism, weapons of mass destruction and protecting your family.
What's New
- Surry Power Station Will Test Warning Sirens Sept. 8 (08.27.10)
- Virginia’s Official Hurricane Evacuation Guide Now Available (07.01.10)
- Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Improved (07.01.10)
- 2010 Va. Hazardous Materials Conference and Expo
- Updated Elected Officials’ Guide to Emergencies and Disasters now available for download [1MB pdf]
- Virginia practices sheltering capabilities. Read more in the August 25, 2010 issue of the EM Update.
