VDEM

VDEM

@VDEM

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management coordinates the Commonwealth's response during disasters and emergencies.

Richmond, VA · http://www.vaemergency.gov

Tweets

  1. Mar 1

    11 tornadoes struck Virginia last year. Are you ready for the Statewide Tornado Drill on March 12th? Sign up at

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  2. Feb 28

    Gov. McDonnell proclaims March 12 as Tornado Preparedness Day

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  3. Feb 27

    Do you know where to go in your home and office during a tornado? Join the Statewide Tornado Drill on Mar. 12:

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  4. Feb 26

    Winter storm warning in effect until 6 p.m. for Grayson, Carroll, Floyd & Patrick counties from

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  5. Feb 26

    We're only two weeks away from the Statewide Tornado Drill on Tuesday, March 12th at 9:45 a.m. Register now at

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  6. Feb 25

    On your smartphone? Download the free Ready Virginia app now, it could help save your life when disaster strikes:

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  7. Feb 21

    MT : During winter months, keep your car's gas tank at least half full for emergencies. This should keep the fuel line from freezing.

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  8. Feb 21

    Ranger on the "Black Hawk Down" mission will speak at Va. Emergency Management Symposium 3/20-3/22:

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  9. Feb 19

    VDEM is seeking a Training & Logisitics Assistant to aid in emergency management training:

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  10. Feb 19

    Just 3 weeks away from the Statewide Tornado Drill on March 12 at 9:45 a.m. Sign up at

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  11. Feb 15

    MT : Video: The 's gets caught in a sudden, powerful storm in FEMA's new PSA for preparedness

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  12. Feb 13

    Get emergency alerts on your mobile device & share your emergency plan using the free Ready Virginia app:

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  13. Feb 12

    One month til Statewide Tornado Drill! Sign up now! March 12 at 9:45 am. Details here:

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  14. Feb 11

    Never use a portable generator indoors, or even in a partially enclosed space. Get more winter weather tips:

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  15. Feb 8

    Join hundreds of thousands of Virginians in signing up for the just weeks away on March 12th:

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  16. Feb 7

    Central Virginia: Join public safety partners Feb. 23rd for "Survivor Day" to keep your family safe in emergencies

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  17. Feb 5

    Check out the video here Judi:

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  18. Feb 5

    Check out this video to see how the free Ready Virginia app can help you prepare for emergencies:

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  19. Feb 4

    MT : Have enough food & water for everyone in your home for at least 3 days. What else do you need?

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  20. Feb 1

    Jan. 2013 was the wettest on record in Blacksburg, and ranked in the top 10 for LYH, ROA, BLF, and ROA.

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