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Waiting for power to be restored? Helpful tips from Fairfax County on food safety during a power outage. http://fairfaxcountyemergency.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/food-safety-after-a-power-outage/Congressman Jim Moran shared a link.
Please remain indoors today, but if you must go outside, check road conditions http://www.511virginia.org/. WMATA announced this morning that beginning at 2:00 p.m. today, limited rail and bus service will be restored.Congressman Jim Moran shared a link.
Northern Virginia will experience the worst of the storm tonight into early Tuesday morning. Helpful websites and numbers here: http://moran.house.gov/HurricanePreparedness- Remember to charge your cell phones and other electronic devices now. Make sure you have good batteries in flashlights and radios. The chance of losing power will grow in the next 24 hours.
- You can report power outages and receive outage-related info on your smart phone on www.dom.com. You can also report power outages by calling 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357)
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Prepare your pets for Hurricane Sandy as well, FEMA has useful instructions here: http://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/pets_brochure.pdfCongressman Jim Moran shared a link.
Northern Virginia is already beginning to feel the impact of Hurricane Sandy. The weather will only get worse. Please stay safe. FEMA's tips for getting prepared: http://blog.fema.gov/2012/10/sandy-update-2-tips-for-getting-prepared.htmlCongressman Jim Moran shared a link.
Keep updated on Hurricane Sandy by signing up for mobile alerts from your city or county. A list of 8th District emergency alert sites can be found here: http://moran.house.gov/HurricanePreparednessCongressman Jim Moran shared a link.
Are you prepared for Hurricane Sandy? Track its path with the National Hurricane Center at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ and follow updates from FEMA at http://blog.fema.gov/Congressman Jim Moran shared a link.
Hurricane Sandy is expected to reach Northern Virginia late this weekend, with heavy rains forecasted to start on Sunday. Gov. McDonnell has already declared a state of emergency. I encourage everyone to take the necessary steps to prepare. Please visit my website for more info on how to prepare for Hurricane Sandy.
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Today I joined Reps. Scott and Connolly to call for the Justice Department to conduct a multi-state investigation of voter registration fraud connected to Strategic Allied Consulting and its subsidiary Pinpoint, who employed the individual arrested in Harrisonburg last week. http://1.usa.gov/VAqoB0Congressman Jim Moran shared a link.
In Case You Missed It: Malala Yousufzai, the young girl targeted by the Taliban for her advocacy for girls' education, has stood up for the first time since her attack. Read my column on this brave young woman here: http://www.fcnp.com/commentary/national/12798-morans-news-commentary-when-women-succeed-so-does-the-country.html- Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act. Since then, more than $85 billion in federal assistance has helped keep our drinking water clean and improve fresh water supplies. We have much to celebrate today, but without sustained investment in clean water infrastructure, these gains will be temporary.
- This morning I hosted a cybersecurity conference on the growing threats to our public and private sector networks. Thank you to our keynote speaker, Michael Locatis from DHS, and the government professionals who took questions and shared ways private industry and government can work together to face these challenges.
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Helpful article about recognizing and reporting suspected dogfighting. I’ve cosponsored legislation, H.R 2496, to crackdown on the spectators whose money fuels this cruel practice. http://www.examiner.com/article/veterinarians-urged-to-recognize-and-report-suspected-dogfightingCongressman Jim Moran shared a link.
In Case You Missed It: Last month I was honored to present Sgt. Matthew Stubbs with the Combat Action Badge, earned during his service with the Army Reserves, stationed in Fallujah, Iraq. Read about Sgt. Stubbs' service and dedication as told by his wife, who is also a veteran: http://delray.patch.com/articles/combat-and-tomatoes- ActivityNovemberPeople Who Like This10