– Authorizes state agencies to prepare for potential effects of Tropical
Storm Hanna –
RICHMOND —Governor Timothy M. Kaine declared a state of emergency today,
directing state agencies to take all reasonable actions necessary to
protect the health and safety of Virginians from the potentially damaging
effects of Tropical Storm Hanna.
"Current forecasts predict Hanna will bring tropical storm force winds to
Virginia, causing coastal flooding and the very real possibility of
tornadoes and power outages," Governor Kaine said. "Virginians should
listen to their local government representatives and local news media for
instructions for the duration of the storm."
In declaring a state of emergency, the governor authorizes state agencies
to identify and preposition resources for quick response anywhere they are
needed in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has
staffed the Virginia Emergenc y Operations Center with response team members
from several state agencies and other affiliated organizations. In
addition, the Virginia State Police, Virginia National Guard and Virginia
Department of Transportation have additional personnel on standby to
respond to areas in the storm's path.
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2 comments:
i always thought the 1933 huricane in o.c. cut threw and may the bay, it didnt. the rain overflowed the dunes and ran into the ocean, the inlet was cut from west to east.
I can't stand Kaine, but he seems to be on top of things most of the time. Something I can't say about Owe'malley!
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