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Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill Date Is Being Moved to March 7, 2024

February 20, 2024

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Emergency Management would like to share that the Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill, originally scheduled for March 5, 2024, at 9:45 a.m., is being rescheduled to ensure there will not be any potential impact on the primary elections scheduled for that day.

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Keep these safety tips in mind this Memorial Day weekend

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