Working to Protect People, Property and Our Communities
Spotlight
Hurricane Season is June 1 - November 30 
Visit our hurricane section to:
Also, visit Ready Virginia to learn about three simple steps you can take to make sure you and your family are safe and prepared for hurricanes. [opens in a new window]
How prepared are you for hurricanes and other emergencies?
Take our quick online survey today and let us know. [opens in a new window]
Drought
Visit the Department of Environmental Quality's Web site for the latest information on the drought affecting Virginia. [opens in a new window]
What's New
- Guidance and application materials for the Virginia Public Safety Employee Disaster Assistance Program are now available for download in the Recovery Center.
- The 2008 Community Based Emergency Response Seminars have been scheduled. This year's focus is Communicating Effectively in a Crisis. Find out more. [139kb PDF]
- Information about the 2008 Virginia Hazardous Materials Conference and Expo is now available in the Newsoom's Conferences and Events section.

- The Commonwealth has enacted new legislation that offers financial assistance to public safety responders. Read more in the July 2, 2008 EM Update.




