September 2010
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Update: Final Situation Report 5: 09.07.10 1500... →
Va. Guard Release: Virginia Guard personnel...
~ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ~ Sept. 3, 2010
For more info: Mr. Cotton Puryear at cotton.puryear@us.army.mil or 804-539-1451
Virginia Guard personnel standing down after preparing for possible post-storm recovery operations from Hurricane Earl
Photos of preparations:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vaguardpao/sets/72157624859431506/
Virginia National Guard personnel on state active duty for possible...
Update: Situation Report 4 - 09.03.10 - 1500 hours →
Update: Situation Report 3 - 09.03.10 - 0700 hours →
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News Release: Governor McDonnell Updates...
Commonwealth of Virginia
Office of Governor Bob McDonnell
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2010 Office of the Governor Contact: Stacey Johnson Phone: (804) 225-4260 E-mail: Stacey.Johnson@governor.virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Emergency Management Contact: Bob Spieldenner Phone: (804) 674-2400 E-mail: Bob.Spieldenner@vdem.virginia.gov
Governor McDonnell Updates Commonwealth’s...
Update: Situation Report 2 - 09.02.10 1500 hours →
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News Release: Coast Guard prepares to ensure...
Date: September 2, 2010 Contact: 5th District Public Affairs (757) 398-6272 Coast Guard prepares to ensure effective response PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Coast Guard units in the path of Hurricane Earl are making preparations to ensure an effective response in the wake of the storm Thursday. Coast Guard personnel, aircraft, boats and cutters in parts of North Carolina and Virginia are relocating to...
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News Release: Coast Guard sets port condition...
Date: September 2, 2010 Contact: 5th District Public Affairs (757) 398-6272 Coast Guard sets port condition Yankee for Hampton Roads
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port has set port condition Yankee for Hampton Roads in preparation for Hurricane Earl. This condition means that gale force winds are possible within 24 hours at the Virginia Capes. No vessel may enter the port of...
Newport News residents may call 757-269-2910 for a recorded storm related message, or contact the City’s Office of Emergency Management at 757-269-2900, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Residents may also visit the City’s website at www.nngov.com, Newport News TV (Cox channel 48, Verizon channel 19), or listen to AM 1700 radio for storm related and emergency preparedness information.
NEWS RELEASE: Chesapeake Virginia
The City of Chesapeake has taken the following actions in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Earl: Emergency Operations Center (EOC): Chesapeake Emergency Management officials are preparing for the arrival Hurricane Earl. The EOC will be in operation throughout the storm and beyond, if necessary. Key City departments are on hand making final preparations and monitoring the storms approach....
As a precaution, three Virginia State Parks - First Landing and False Cape in Virginia Beach and Kiptopeke on the Eastern Shore will close at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, opening back up sometime on Friday. Visit http://www.virginiastateparks.gov to confirm when reopened.
Visitors should stay informed about the weather when making decision about travel.
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Update: Transportation
• Amtrak:
• The following changes are effective today, Thursday:
Train 67 will terminate in Richmond, instead of Newport News. Train 66 will originate in Richmond, instead of Newport News. Train 95 will terminate in Washington, DC, instead of Newport News.
• For Friday:
Train 66 will originate in Richmond instead of Newport News. Train 94 will originate in Washington,...
VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
NEWS RELEASE ~ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ~ Sept. 1, 2010
For more info: Mr. Cotton Puryear at cotton.puryear@us.army.mil or 804-539-1451
Virginia Guard personnel preparing for possible post-storm recovery operations from Hurricane Earl
The Virginia National Guard will bring up to 200 Soldiers and Airmen on state active duty starting Sept. 1 for possible post-storm recovery operations should Hurricane...
Update: Situation Report 1 - 09.01.10 1500 hours →
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News Release: Hampton Roads residents should be...
FOR RELEASE AT WILL Sept. 1, 2010 Hampton Roads residents should be prepared for Hurricane Earl Storm will pass Virginia by Friday afternoon
RICHMOND, VA – Hurricane Earl is forecast to bring high winds and moderate flooding along Virginia’s coastline, but the National Weather Service does not expect a major impact in Virginia and the storm is expected to leave the area by Friday afternoon. ...
Va. Guard Release: Virginia Guard personnel...
VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
NEWS RELEASE ~ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ~ Sept. 1, 2010
For more info: Mr. Cotton Puryear at cotton.puryear@us.army.mil or 804-539-1451
Virginia Guard personnel preparing for possible post-storm recovery operations from Hurricane Earl
The Virginia National Guard will bring up to 200 Soldiers and Airmen on state active duty starting Sept. 1 for...
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Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency as...
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Bob McDonnell
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2010
Office of the Governor Contact: Taylor Thornley Phone: (804) 225-4262 E-mail: Taylor.Thornley@Governor.Virginia.Gov
Virginia Department of Emergency Management Contact: Bob Spieldenner Phone: (804) 674-2400 E-mail: Bob.Spieldenner@vdem.virginia.gov
Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency as...
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Eastern Virginia under Hurricane Watch
August 2010
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News Release: Coast Guard urges preparation for...
Date: August 30, 2010 Contact: 5th District Public Affairs (757) 398-6272 Coast Guard urges preparation for Hurricane Earl PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard is urging mariners to heed warnings as Hurricane Earl is expected to affect the mid-Atlantic region between North Carolina and New Jersey Thursday and Friday. As Earl approaches, the Coast Guard urges people to be mindful of the...