2003 Archives
2003 News Releases
- 12.09.03: Earthquake Felt Across the Commonwealth
- 10.10.03: Eight Virginia Areas Declared Primary Disaster Areas Because of Excessive Rain
- 02.03.03: Deputy State Coordinators Named for VDEM
- 01.31.03: Governor Warner Declares State of Emergency for Buchanan and Tazewell Counties
- 12.17.03: Insured Property Owners Should Register with FEMA
- 12.17.03: Change in Hours for Toll-Free Registration Lines
- 12.12.03: Disaster Recovery Centers Not a Mandatory Stop for Disaster Assistance
- 12.11.03: What Happens After Calling FEMA
- 12.10.03: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Bluefield, Virginia
- 12.10.03: Toll-free Application Number Available for Those Affected in Virginia by Flooding
- 12.09.03: Governor Warner Announces Approval of Federal Assistance to Six Virginia Localities
- 11.20.03: Governor Warner Declares State of Emergency as a Result of Flash Flooding
- 01.15.04: Commonwealth Receives Nearly $257 Million in Disaster Assistance
- 12.15.03: Disaster Recovery Center in York to Close but Help is Still Available
- 12.11.03: More than 800 Register for Disaster Assistance on Final Day
- 12.05.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Gloucester to Close but Help is Still Available
- 12.08.03: Tips for Making Homes Wind Resistant
- 12.08.03: In the Wake of Hurricane Isabel, FEMA and State Encourage Prevention Steps
- 12.03.03: Disaster Assistance Tops $180 Million
- 12.02.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Poquoson to Close but Help is Still Available
- 12.01.03: Only One Week Left to Register for Disaster Assistance
- 11.25.03: Disaster Recovery Centers Open All Day Before and After Thanksgiving Day
- 11.25.03: Registration Line Closed Thanksgiving Day
- 11.24.03: Two Weeks Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance
- 11.21.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Portsmouth to Close but Help is Still Available
- 11.19.03: Disaster Recovery Center in City of Poquoson to Relocate
- 11.18.03: Deadline Extension Allows Applicants Time to Return Important Paperwork
- 11.13.03: Disaster Application Deadline Extended to December 8
- 11.11.03: More Virginia Jurisdictions Receive Additional Hurricane Isabel Assistance
- 11.11.03: Disaster Assistance Tops $127 Million
- 11.10.03: Flood Insurance Claim Deadline Extended
- 11.08.03: Disaster Recovery Centers in Newport News and Virginia Beach to Close but Help is Still Available
- 11.04.03: Disaster Assistance Tops $110 Million
- 11.03.03: Two Weeks Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance
- 11.03.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Isle of Wight to Close but Help is Still Available
- 11.01.03: Replacing Trees Damaged by Hurricane Isabel
- 10.30.03: VDEM Releases Hurricane Isabel Storm Damage Estimates
- 10.29.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Henrico to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.29.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Hampton to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.29.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Middlesex to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.29.03: Construction Debris Not a Reimbursable Disaster Cost
- 10.28.03: Disaster Assistance Totals $94.4 Million
- 10.28.03: Disaster Recovery Centers in Suffolk and Norfolk to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.27.03: Virginia Public Inquiry Center to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.27.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Sussex County to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.27.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Petersburg to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.27.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Lancaster County to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.25.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Greensville County to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.24.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Farmville to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.24.03: FEMA Grants Commonwealth More Than $635,000 to Fund Disaster Counseling
- 10.24.03: Understanding Eligibility for Federal Disaster Assistance
- 10.23.03: Disaster Assistance Totals More Than $82 Million
- 10.23.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Lancaster County
- 10.23.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Sussex County
- 10.23.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Chesapeake to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.23.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Northern Neck Area to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.22.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in New Kent County to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.22.03: Virginia Jurisdictions Authorized for Additional Hurricane Isabel Assistance
- 10.21.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Will Continue to Assist Greensville County Area Residents
- 10.21.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Farmville
- 10.20.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Charles City to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.20.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Louisa County to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.20.03: Children - Not Immune to Disaster Stress
- 10.20.03: Disaster Assistance Totals More Than $76.7 Million
- 10.20.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Chesterfield County to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.18.03: Commonly Asked Questions on the Road to Recovery
- 10.17.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Halifax County
- 10.17.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Louisa County Office Building
- 10.17.03: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline Approaches
- 10.16.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Remain Open in New Kent County
- 10.16.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Richmond City to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.16.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Surry County to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.16.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Fairfax County to Close but Help is Still Available
- 10.16.03: Disaster Assistance Totals More Than $69.4 Million
- 10.16.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Louisa County
- 10.16.03: One Month Left to Register for Disaster Assistance
- 10.15.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Gloucester County to Relocate
- 10.15.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Charles City County
- 10.15.03: Hours of Operation to Change for Disaster Recovery Centers
- 10.14.03: Flooding: Protect Yourself Before the Next Disaster
- 10.14.03: Disaster Assistance Totals More Than $65.9 Million
- 10.13.03: Prompt Return of SBA Applications Speeds Aid
- 10.10.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Stafford County
- 10.10.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in New Kent County
- 10.10.03: Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Accomack County
- 10.10.03: What Happens After Calling FEMA
- 10.10.03: Governor Warner Names Hurricane Isabel Assessment Team: Panel Will Conduct Independent Review of Government Performance in Response to Storm
- 10.09.03: Disaster Assistance Totals More Than $59.2 Million
- 10.09.03: There is Help for Those Coping with Stress
- 10.09.03: Disaster Recovery Center Will Continue to Assist Peninsula Residents
- 10.09.03: Caution is Key When Removing Hurricane Debris
- 10.09.03: Disaster Assistance for Insured Property Owners
- 10.08.03: Disaster Recovery Center to Open in the Tri-Cities Area
- 10.08.03: Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Middlesex County
- 10.07.03: Recovery Centers to Open in Emporia and Franklin
- 10.07.03: Hurricane Isabel Disaster Assistance Totals More Than $55.7 Million
- 10.07.03: More Virginia Jurisdictions Receive Additional Hurricane Isabel Assistance
- 10.07.03: Helpline Available to Help Those Who Need Information
- 10.06.03: Recovery Center to Open in Page County
- 10.06.03: Recovery Center to Open in Lancaster County
- 10.06.03: FEMA Registration Hours Change
- 10.06.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Staunton to Close
- 10.05.03: Disaster Recovery Center in Newport News to Close
- 10.05.03: Disaster Recovery Center in James City-Williamsburg Area to Close
- 10.04.03: Recovery Center to Open in Isle of Wight Area
- 10.04.03: Disaster Recovery Center at Lee Center in Alexandria to Close
- 10.04.03: Recovery Center to Open in Northern Virginia
- 10.04.03: Recovery Center to Open in the Surry County Area
- 10.03.03: Hurricane Isabel Disaster Assistance More Than $47.8 Million
- 10.03.03: Recovery Center to Open in City of Richmond
- 10.02.03: Second Recovery Center to Open in Richmond Area
- 10.02.03: Recovery Center to Open in Northern Neck Area
- 10.02.03: Hurricane Isabel Disaster Assistance More Than $45.8 Million
- 10.02.03: Virginia Authorized For Additional Hurricane Isabel Assistance
- 10.02.03: Volunteers To Help With Debris Removal and Clean-up
- 10.01.03: FEMA To Help Reimburse Local Jurisdictions For Debris Removal
- 10.01.03: Recovery Center to Open in Richmond
- 10.01.03: Hurricane Isabel Disaster Assistance Update
- 10.01.03: Recovery Center to Open in Suffolk
- 10.01.03: Recovery Center to Open in Staunton
- 10.01.03: The Individuals and Household Program Assists Those in Need
- 09.30.03: Hurricane Isabel Disaster Assistance Update
- 09.30.03: Recovery Center To Open in City of Chesapeake
- 09.29.03: Recovery Center To Open in Williamsburg Area
- 09.29.03: Recovery Center To Open in Portsmouth
- 09.29.03: Disaster Assistance Update
- 09.28.03: Disaster Recovery Center To Open in Alexandria
- 09.28.03: Disaster Recovery Center To Open in Yorktown
- 09.28.03: Disaster Assistance Totals More Than $38 Million
- 09.28.03: What to Expect When a FEMA Inspector Comes to Your Home
- 09.28.03: Additional Recovery Center Open in Virginia Beach
- 09.27.03: Disaster Assistance Summary: Disaster Funds Continue to Flow -- More Than $7.4 Million Approved
- 09.27.03: Additional Recovery Center to Open in Newport News
- 09.26.03: Temporary Housing Provides Short-term Solution for Those Displaced by Hurricane Isabel
- 09.26.03: Disaster Assistance Summary: More Than $6 Million in Federal/State Assistance Approved
- 09.26.03: Additional Recovery Center Open in Hampton, Gloucester and Norfolk
- 09.26.03: Disaster Assistance Summary Nearly $4 Million in Federal/State Assistance Approved
- 09.25.03: Governor Warner Encourages Virginians To Volunteer, Donate to Help Victims of Hurricane Isabel
- 09.25.03: Virginia Department Of Health Continues To Urge Injury And Disease Precautions Following Hurricane
- 09.24.03: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available
- 09.23.03: FEMA Delivers Much-Needed Ice: More Than 700,000 lbs. Delivered on Tuesday
- 09.23.03: 43 Jurisdictions Added to Hurricane Isabel Disaster Declaration
- 09.23.03: Hotline Available for Debris Removal and Contractor Information
- 09.23.03: State Establishes Toll-Free Number for Contributions
- 09.23.03: Governor Warner Urges Isabel-Battered Virginians to be Smart Consumers
- 09.22.03: Governor Warner Announces Approval of Additional Federal Assistance
- 09.22.03: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Poquoson
- 09.21.03: Post-Hurricane Safety Tips
- 09.21.03: Removing Potentially Hazardous Debris from Hurricane Isabel
- 09.21.03: Federal Resources Flow into the Commonwealth as Recovery Process Gets Underway in Virginia
- 09.20.03: FEMA Assistance Available For Residents, Businesses; Process Begins With A Phone Call
- 09.20.03: Governor Warner Announces Approval of Additional Federal Assistance
- 09.19.03: FEMA Assistance Available For Residents, Businesses: Those With Minimal Damage Asked To Delay Calling To Give Urgent Requests Priority
- 09.19.03: FEMA Recommends Residents In Hurricane-Hit Areas Take Extreme Caution In Storm's Afermath
- 09.18.03: President Orders Disaster Aid for Virginia Hurricane Recovery
- 09.18.03: Governor Warner Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Hurricane Isabel Damage
- 09.18.03: Effects of Hurricane Isabel Reach Virginia
- 09.17.03: VDEM Urges Citizens to Remain Vigilant as Hurricane Isabel Approaches
- 09.17.03: Governor Warner Announces Hurricane Isabel Preparations Include Communications Access for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: State Agencies Work to Ensure Access to Information
- 09.17.03: Governor Warner Authorizes Local Governments to Designate Mandatory Evacuations for Low-Lying Areas: Citizens in Affected Hampton Roads Areas are Encouraged to Seek Shelter Locally
- 09.16.03: Statement of Governor Warner on Hurricane Isabel Preparedness in the Commonwealth
- 09.16.03: Public Inquiry Center Opens to Address Citizen Concerns About Hurricane Isabel
- 09.15.03: Governor Warner Declares State of Emergency: Authorizes State Agencies to Prepare for Potential Effects of Hurricane Isabel
- 09.15.03: Hurricane Isabel Approaching Virginia: Coastal Residents Urged to Prepare Now
- 09.15.03: Hurricane Isabel Approaching Virginia: Inland Residents Urged to Prepare Now
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