2009 Archives

2009 News Releases

• December Winter Weather
• Miscellaneous
• Nor'easter
• Swine Flu
• Winter Weather
• Presidential Inauguration

December Winter Weather

• 01.11.10: Governor Kaine Requests Federal Assistance for Recovery from December's Severe Winter Storm [Governor's Office]
• 12.28.09 State agencies continue response efforts in southwest Virginia
• 12.23.09 State agencies continue response efforts in southwestern Virginia
• 12.22.09 State agencies assist southwestern Virginia with water, food, generators
• 12.21.09 State and local agencies continue response efforts in southwestern Virginia
• 12.19.09 State and local agencies work to assist stranded motorists
• 12.18.09 VDH Offers Suggestions To Prevent Injuries After Winter Storm [Virginia Department of Health]
• 12.18.09 Be Aware Of Warning Signs of Heart Attack During Winter Storm Cleanup [Virginia Department of Health]
• 12.18.09 Health Officials Warn Of Carbon Monoxide Dangers During Winter Storm Cleanup [Virginia Department of Health]
• 12.18.09 Governor Kaine Declares State Of Emergency ~ Authorizes state agencies to respond to anticipated winter storm ~ [Governor's Office]

Miscellaneous Releases

• 12.18.09 Federal And State Funds Help Restore Public Infrastructure
• 12.17.09 Ready Virginia encourages citizens to Resolve to Be Ready in 2010
• 12.15.09 Disaster Assistance Briefings Set For Local Governments And Some Non-Profits
• 11.23.09 Surry Power Station Will Test Early Warning Sirens Dec. 9
• 11.09.09 North Anna Power Station Will Test Warning Sirens Nov. 18
• 09.25.09 Emergency response software earns governor’s efficiency award
• 09.03.09 Telephone survey seeks to gauge Hampton Roads residents’ preparedness
• 08.31.09 North Anna Power Station Exercise Tests Security Procedures
• 08.27.09 Surry Power Station Will Test Early Warning Sirens Sept. 9
• 08.10.09 North Anna Power Station Will Test Warning Sirens Aug. 19
• 08.06.09 Camille brought changes to emergency management ~ 40th anniversary approaches for Virginia’s worst natural disaster~
• 08.05.09 Do you remember Camille? Send your memories to VDEM for posting on special Web page
• 07.30.09 Surry Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise Set for Aug. 4
• 07.21.09 New and improved Virginia Hurricane Guide now available
• 07.14.09 Greensville County uses homeland security funds to provide evacuation shelter
• 05.28.09 Surry Power Station Will Test Early Warning Sirens June 10
• 05.27.09 Hurricane Season Is Approaching. Is Your Pet Ready? [Virginia State Animal Response Team]
• 05.22.09 Governor Kaine recognizes hurricane preparedness week ~Encourages Virginians to prepare for emergencies, take advantage of Sales Tax Holiday May 25-31 ~ [Governor's Office]
• 05.14.09 Get ready now for hurricane and flood season
• 05.14.09 Alístese ahora para la época de huracanes e inundaciones
• 05.11.09 North Anna Power Station Will Test Early Warning Sirens May 20
• 02.23.09 Surry Power Station Will Test Early Warning Sirens March 11
• 02.23.09 Practicing for Tornadoes Saves Lives - Participate in Virginia’s Statewide Tornado Drill March 17
• 02.17.09 VEMC features national, state reporters who covered 2007 Virginia Tech tragedy
• 02.09.09 North Anna Power Station Will Test Early Warning Sirens Feb.18

Nor'easter

• 01.21.10 Disaster Information Available at Local Home Depots [Joint Field Office - 34kb PDF]
• 12.10.09 Governor Kaine Announces Federal Disaster Assistance for State and Local Governments [Governor's Office]
• 12.09.09 Although temporary on-site loan centers are closing, applications are still being accepted
• 11.27.09 SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Virginia Residents Affected by the Severe Nor’easter [SBA]
• 11.25.09 Governor Kaine Announces Low-Interest Loans For Nor'easter Recovery [Governor's Office]
• 11.25.09 Clean up assistance for nor’easter survivors
• 11.20.09 Governor Kaine Requests Federal Disaster Assistance In Wake Of Nor’easter [Governor's Office]
• 11.16.09 Governor Kaine to Seek FEMA Assistance for Flood Recovery [Governor's Office]
• 11.13.09 Safety important during clean up
• 11.11.09 Governor Kaine Declares State of Emergency ~ Authorizes state agencies to prepare for potential effects from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida and a coastal Nor’easter ~ [Governor's Office]

Swine Flu

• 05.02.09 Influenza A (H1N1) case confirmed at Washington and Lee [Virginia Department of Health]
• 05.01.09 Probable new H1N1 flu cases at Washington and Lee [Virginia Department of Health]
• 04.30.09 VDH Announces two cases of Swine flu in Virginia [Virginia Department of Health]
• 04.27.09 Governor Kaine announces precautions to prepare Virginia to respond to Swine flu outbreak [Governor's Office]

Winter Weather

• 11.18.09 Winter is Coming; Get Ready Now
• 08.24.09 Are you ready? Are you REALLY Ready? September is National Preparedness Month
• 03.02.09 Governor Kaine declares State of Emergency~ Authorizes state agencies to respond to winter storm ~

Presidential Inauguration

• 01.15.09 Patience & Preparation Are The Keys To Stress-Free Driving On Inauguration Day
  State Police Will Be Watching For Aggressive and Impaired Drivers [VSP]
• 01.15.09 VIRGINIA TRAFFIC UPDATES FOR INAUGURATION EVENTS - VRE Sells Out; Authorized Vehicles Defined [VSP, VDOT, DRPT]
• 01.12.09: Virginians and Visitors Have Multiple Transit Options for Inauguration Day [VSP, VDOT, DRPT]
• 01.07.09: 2009 Presidential Inaugural Law Enforcement and Public Safety Public Affairs Subcommittee Announces Joint Transportation Plan [99kb PDF] [U.S. Secret Service et al.]
• 01.07.09: Virginia Prepares for Inauguration Traffic [VSP, VDOT, DRPT]