2006 Archives
2006 News Releases
- Miscellaneous
- Summer Severe Weather and Flooding
- Tropical Depression Ernesto
- October Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding
Miscellaneous Releases
- 12.12.06: Resolve to be Ready in the New Year
- 12.05.06: Los virginianos se concentran en prepararse para el clima frío
- 12.01.06: Cold-Weather Preparedness Becomes Focus for Virginians
- 12.01.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set for Surry Power Station December 13
- 11.01.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set for North Anna Power Station November 15
- 09.20.06: Repaired Surry Power Station Siren To Be Tested
- 09.01.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set for Surry Power Station September 13
- 08.28.06: Katrina Anniversary Reminds Virginians To Prepare
- 08.02.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set for North Anna Power Station August 16
- 07.19.06: Governor Kaine Announces Reappointments to Virginia Department of Emergency Management [Governor's Office]
- 07.17.06: Don't Leave Pets Unprepared for a Flood — Make a Pet Disaster Plan
- 06.12.06: Lightning Can Change Your Life in a Flash
- 06.02.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set for Surry Power Station June 14
- 06.01.06: Public Safety Supplier Diversity Fair for Small, Women and Minority-Owned Businesses [Office of the Secretary of Public Safety]
- 05.31.06: Virginia Receives Homeland Security Funds
- 05.18.06: Virginia se Prepara para un Potente Huracán
- 05.15.06: Virginia Emergency Response Organizations Collaborate on Preparedness Campaign
- 05.15.06: Virginia's Coastal Residents Prepare for Major Hurricane - Hurricane and Flooding Preparedness Week: May 21-27
- 05.15.06: Virginia's Inland Residents Prepare for Major Hurricane - Hurricane and Flooding Preparedness Week: May 21-27
- 05.10.06: Governor Kaine Announces Partnership Between Virginia National Guard, FEMA [Governor's Office]
- 05.01.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set for North Anna Power Station May 17
- 04.25.06: District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Homeland Security Officials Detail Regional Disaster Preparedness Accomplishments [National Capital Region]
- 04.12.06: Governor Kaine Announces Grants to Upgrade Virginia Local First Responder Radio Systems [Governor's Office]
- 03.07.06: Los Tornados Pueden Caer en Cualquier Lugar, en Cualquier Momento
- 03.02.06: Tornadoes Can Strike Anytime, Anywhere
- 03.01.06: Virginia's New Emergency Operations Center Opens for Business
- 02.27.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set For Surry Power Station March 8
- 02.03.06: Governor Kaine Announces $1.5 Million for Ongoing Isabel, Gaston Recovery Efforts [Governor's Office]
- 02.01.06: Early Warning Siren System Test Set For North Anna Power Station Feb. 15
- 01.31.06: Surry Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise Set for Feb. 7
Summer Severe Weather and Flooding
- 10.04.06: Residents and Businesses Have Two Weeks Remaining to Apply for SBA Disaster Assistance [SBA]
- 08.22.06: City of Galax Declared Eligible for Public Assistance
- 08.18.06: SBA Opens Second Center in Virginia to Assist Victims of Recent Storms, Flooding and Mudslides [SBA]
- 08.18.06: Victims of the Recent Storms, Flooding and Mudslides Can Now Apply for SBA Low-Interest Disaster Loans [SBA]
- 08.18.06: Low-Interest SBA Disaster Loans Approved for Recent Northern Virginia Flood Damage [Governor's Office]
- 08.17.06: Flood Insurance Is Necessary To Protect Against Disaster Damage
- 08.15.06: Governor Kaine Requests SBA Declaration to Provide Loans for Disaster Assistance [Governor's Office]
- 08.11.06: FEMA Denies Appeal for Flood Damage Assistance
- 08.09.06: Flood Awareness Goes Hand in Hand with Hurricane Awareness
- 08.04.06: Two More Virginia Counties Declared Eligible for Public Assistance
- 08.04.06: Governor Kaine Appeals FEMA Decision
- 08.01.06: Buy Flood Insurance, Disaster Officials Urge
- 07.31.06: FEMA Individual Assistance Denied for Flooding Damage
- 07.26.06: More Virginia Counties Declared Eligible for Public Assistance
- 07.21.06: Public Assistance Program Literally Paves the Road to Recovery
- 07.13.06: Federal Disaster Assistance Approved for State and Local Government Recovery Costs [Governor's Office]
- 06.30.06: Governor Kaine Requests Federal Assistance Due to Recent Weather Events [Governor's Office]
- 06.28.06: Governor Kaine Declares Statewide Emergency Due to Recent Weather Events [Governor's Office]
Tropical Depression Ernesto
- 11.16.06: SBA's Deadline to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans is December 15 [SBA]
- 11.08.06: SBA Urges Private Nonprofit Organizations to Apply for Disaster Assistance Before Nov. 21 [SBA]
- 11.07.06: SBA Urges Disaster Victims to Visit the Centers Before They Close [SBA]
- 10.30.06: No Tricks, Just Treats on Weather Web Sites for Kids
- 10.30.06: You May be Eligible for a Flood Insurance Policy with Reduced Premiums
- 10.27.06: Experts Hold Forum for Floodplain Residents
- 10.26.06: King George County Designated Eligible for Public Assistance
- 10.23.06: You Can Floodproof Your Utility Systems Before Disaster Strikes
- 10.20.06: Flood Insurance Myths and Facts
- 10.19.06: Three Additional Counties Declared Eligible for Public Assistance
- 10.17.06: Just Three Days Left for Certain Nonprofit Organizations to File for Disaster Aid
- 10.17.06: Floodsmart.gov Web Site is a Valuable Resource
- 10.17.06: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Virginia Residents Affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto [SBA]
- 10.16.06: Low-Interest Loans Available for Tropical Depression Ernesto Damage
- 10.16.06: The Best Time to Buy Flood Insurance is Now
- 10.12.06: Governor Kaine Requests SBA Loan Assistance for Ernesto Damage
- 10.11.06: FEMA Denies Appeal for Tropical Depression Ernesto Assistance
- 10.07.06: Newport News Declared Eligible for Public Assistance
- 10.06.06: Pre-Disaster Mitigation Awards Help Communities Prepare for Disasters
- 10.03.06: Federal and State Funds Will Help Restore Public Infrastructure Damaged by Ernesto
- 09.25.06: Governor Kaine to Appeal FEMA's Denial of Individual Assistance for Ernesto Damage [Governor's Office]
- 09.22.06: Federal Disaster Assistance Approved for State and Local Government Recovery Costs
- 09.08.06: Governor Kaine Requests Federal Disaster Assistance in Wake of Severe Weather [Governor's Office]
- 08.31.06: Governor Kaine Declares Emergency Due to Tropical Storm Ernesto [Governor's Office]
- 08.30.06: SCC's Bureau of Insurance Reminds Virginians to Plan Ahead for Hurricanes [SCC - opens in a new window]
- 08.30.06: Virginia Department of Health Urges Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather [VDH - opens in a new window]
- 08.30.06: As Tropical Depression Ernesto Approaches, Virginians Should Prepare
October Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding
- 11.21.06: SBA's Deadline to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans is December 26 [SBA]
- 11.13.06: SBA Disaster Centers Will Remain Open in Virginia until November 16 [SBA]
- 10.25.06: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Virginia Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding [SBA]
- 10.25.06: Governor Kaine Announces Low-Interest Loans Available for Franklin Flood Victims
- 10.18.06: Gov. Kaine Requests SBA Assistance for Flood Damage in Franklin
- 10.10.06: Cleaning Up After Severe Weather and Flooding
- 10.09.06: Governor Kaine Declares Statewide Emergency Due to Recent Severe Weather

