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09/10/2018

VDOT PREPARES AHEAD OF HURRICANE FLORENCE
Crews are clearing debris and drainage facilities in preparation of the storm

SOUTH CHESTERFIELD —The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is preparing to keep Richmond area roadways and motorists safe as the potential for flooding, heavy rain, high winds and debris associated with Hurricane Florence remains high for the region.

In preparation for the storm, VDOT and maintenance contractors are:
inspecting and clearing culverts, ditches and inlets to prevent water from collecting on roadways during heavy rain
removing debris from roads and shoulders that could block drains
preparing chainsaws and equipping vehicles with necessary equipment (ropes, flashlights, flares, extra chains for chainsaws, batteries)

As the storm nears, crews will begin working in 12-hour shifts to assist emergency responders with traffic control, detours and road closures. All previously scheduled interstate lane closures, as well as closures on Route 58 and Route 460, have been lifted to assist with traffic flow.

Drivers should be prepared for limited or difficult travel later this week and following the storm. Keep the following in mind as the storm approaches:

· If a traffic signal is out, drivers are advised to treat the intersection as a four way stop.
· Never drive through standing water. Turn around, don’t drown.

Information Resources

Get the latest road conditions – Call 511, go to www.511virginia.org or download the mobile app at the 511 website.

Report downed trees or hazardous road conditions – Call VDOT’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623) or visit https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/.

Follow VDOT on social media – For area information, follow and on Twitter. For general information, follow VDOT’s statewide page: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaDOT.

VDOT's mission is to plan, deliver, operate and maintain Virginia's transportation systems.

09/09/2018

Sunday's latest forecast: Strengthening Florence will arrive at the Carolina coast on Thursday, then parts of Va. could see flooding rain
https://www.richmond.com/weather/sunday-s-latest-forecast-strengthening-florence-will-arrive-at-the/article_c16e960a-2e26-5728-ac73-325372b61a42.html
(Via RTD)

Hurricane Florence is shaping up to be a serious threat for our region later this week: the North Carolina coast may see the highest winds and storm surge, then flooding

09/08/2018

Governor Northam Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Tropical Storm Florence

RICHMOND — Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency today in anticipation of the potential impact from Tropical Storm Florence. The order is designed to mobilize resources in preparations of the storm and to help Virginia mitigate any damage and to streamline the process that the Commonwealth uses to provide assistance to other states vulnerable to Florence.

“While the impacts of Tropical Storm Florence to Virginia are still uncertain, forecasts increasingly expect the storm to strengthen into a major hurricane that could seriously affect the East Coast and Virginians,” said Governor Northam. “Accordingly, I am declaring a state of emergency so that we can begin to prepare state assets, and I encourage Virginians to monitor forecasts and make their own preparations now.”

A state of emergency allows the Commonwealth to mobilize resources, including the Virginia National Guard, and pre-position people and equipment to assist in storm response and recovery efforts.

While the track of Tropical Storm Florence is still uncertain, it appears increasingly likely that Virginia may see significant impacts from this storm next week. Impacts include possible flooding, high winds, and potential storm surge.

The Governor’s Office, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia State Police, and other state agencies have already begun preparations for the impacts of Tropical Storm Florence.
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State agencies are working closely with localities to identify any needs in advance of the storm, and to pre-position resources where they will be most effective. The state Emergency Operations Center will be staffed next week in preparation for the storm and will transition into 24/7 operations as needed when the storm approaches.

Due to the uncertainty of the storm’s track this many days in advance, VDEM encourages all residents of Virginia to prepare for impacts from this storm. These can range from high winds and storm surge in coastal Virginia to significant flooding both along the coast and in rivers and streams in the western part of the state. Citizens should remember that flash floods could happen at any time and that flooding is the most deadly and damaging part of any hurricane.

Virginians should remember to “turn around and don’t drown.” Do not drive across any flooded roadway, as it only takes six inches of water to move a vehicle and roads may be washed out beneath the floodwaters.

In advance of the storm, assemble your emergency kit including food, water, medications, pet supplies and important documents that you will need to take with you if asked to evacuate in short order. To learn more about what to include in your emergency kit and how to prepare for hurricanes, visit www.VAemergency.gov/hurricanes.

It is also important for residents of Coastal Virginia to “Know Your Zone” before this storm impacts Virginia. If you live in Hampton Roads, the Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck or Eastern Shore, learn which new hurricane evacuation zone you live in by visiting www.KnowYourZoneVA.org.

Stay tuned to local media in the coming days to keep close tabs on Hurricane Florence as it approaches the Commonwealth. Be prepared to take action, and know that storm forecast can vary significantly over just a few hours.

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Coastal Virginia Tiered Evacuation Zones “Know Your Zone” serves roughly 1.25 million residents who live in Coastal Virginia, the region of the state most vulnerable to hurricanes and other tropical storms. Twenty-three localities participate in the tiered evacuation zones. Zones were developed ...

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