2011 News Archive
- Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee
- Hurricane Irene
- Virginia Earthquake
- Severe Weather Event - April 26
- Severe Weather Event - April 16
- Pulaski Tornadoes
- View all releases from 2010
- Miscellaneous
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee
- 12.13.11: SBA’s Deadline in Virginia is January 13 for Physical Damage Disaster Loan Applications Due to Tropical Storm Lee [SBA] [doc]
- 11.22.11: SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Virginia to Close Nov. 22 [SBA]
- 11.17.11: FEMA Approves Federal Disaster Assistance for Local and State Governments Following Tropical Storm Lee [Governor's office]
- 11.15.11: Tropical Storm Lee Survivors in Virginia can Apply for SBA Assistance [SBA]
- 11.14.11: Low-Interest Loans Available to Help with Tropical Storm Lee Recovery [Governor's office]
- 11.09.11: Governor McDonnell Requests Low-Interest Loans for Recovery from Tropical Storm Lee [Governor's office]
- 11.08.11: Governor McDonnell Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Local and State Governments Following Tropical Storm Lee [Governor's office]
- 11.04.11: FEMA denies Individual Assistance for Tropical Storm Lee [Governor's office]
- 10.10.11: Governor Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Individuals in the Wake of Tropical Storm Lee [Governor's office]
- 09.09.11: Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency in Response to Flooding As a Result of Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee [Governor's office]
- 12.29.11: Five Virginia Counties And The City Of Fredricksburg Added For Individual Assistance [FEMA/VDEM] [308 kb doc]
- 12.22.11: Governor McDonnell Asks for Additional Earthquake Recovery Assistance for Homeowners and Local Governments [Governor's office]
- 12.19.11: Disaster aid registration deadline for Louisa County extended to Monday March 5 [SBA] [31 kb doc]
- 12.12.11: Over $1 Million SBA Disaster Loans Approved in Virginia; SBA Deadline to Return Applications is January 3 [SBA] [46 kb doc]
- 12.12.11: SBA Adds the City of Fredericksburg to the Private Non-Profit Organizations Earthquake Declaration in Virginia [SBA] [47 kb doc]
- 12.05.11: SBA Physical Damage Deadline Reminder [SBA] [48 kb doc]
- 12.05.11: Grants Totaling More Than $5 Million Approved [FEMA]
- 11.28.11: FEMA fraud hotline is confidential [FEMA]
- 11.28.11: Earthquake Survivors: Beware of fraud - ask for identification [FEMA]
- 11.21.11: Free Advice On Reducing Damage From Future Earthquakes [FEMA] [313 kb doc]
- 11.21.11: Register With FEMA For Peace Of Mind Today! [FEMA] [310 kb doc]
- 11.18.11: Spotsylvania County Added For Public Assistance [FEMA/VDEM]
- 11.18.11: New Hours For Louisa County Disaster Recovery Center [FEMA]
- 11.10.11: More than $1 million approved for earthquake survivors [FEMA]
- 11.10.11: FEMA Approves Federal Disaster Assistance for Louisa County Schools [Governor's Office]
- 11.08.11: Earthquake Survivors: Register Now for Disaster Aid [FEMA]
- 11.09.11: Wherever you live, report earthquake damage to local emergency manager and FEMA
- 11.04.11: Governor Announces FEMA Approves Disaster Aid for Louisa County [Governor's Office]
- 10.28.11: Governor McDonnell Appeals FEMA's Denial of Individual Assistance for Earthquake Damage [Governor's Office]
- 10.24.11: Governor McDonnell Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Louisa County Schools [Governor's Office]
- 10.07.11: FEMA Denies Individual Assistance for Earthquake Damage [Governor's Office]
- 09.27.11: Lowe’s Home Improvement donates 1,000 combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors to help earthquake victims in Louisa County
- 09.20.11: Governor McDonnell Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Louisa County in Wake of Virginia Earthquake [Governor's Office]
- 11.21.11: Virginia’s State Public Safety Agencies Raise more than $189,000 for Disaster Victims [Governor's office]
- 10.05.11: Irene victims can visit SBA loan centers before they close tomorrow
- 09.29.11: 8 Counties, 1 City Added For Public Assistance [SBA] [doc]
- 09.29.11: Governor McDonnell Announces Nine More Localities Approved for Federal Disaster Assistance for Irene [Governor's office]
- 09.23.11: Following effects of Hurricane Irene, Virginia Residents can apply to SBA for Assistance [SBA]
- 09.23.11: Low-interest loans available to help with Hurricane Irene damage
- 09.17.11: Virginia requests federal low-interest loans for certain localities impacted by Hurricane Irene
- 09.10.11: 13 Counties and 4 Independent Cities Added for Public Assistance [FEMA]
- 09.03.11: Virginia Receives Federal Disaster Assistance for State and Local Governments
- 09.02.11: Governor McDonnell Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Local Governments After Hurricane Irene [Governor's office]
- 09.01.11: Cash donations more helpful to disaster victims
- 08.30.11: Health Officials Urge Residents Dependent On Wells And Septic Systems To Take Extra Precautions [VDH]
- 08.30.11: FEMA Approves Governor McDonnell’s Request to Add Additional Localities to Federal Emergency Declaration [Governor's office]
- 08.29.11: Virginia Department Of Health Wants You To Stay Safe During Recovery [VDH]
- 08.28.11: Use chainsaws safely during storm cleanup
- 08.28.11: State Agencies Respond to Aftermath of Hurricane Irene
- 08.28.11: Prevent Injuries After Hurricane Irene [VDH]
- 08.27.11: Virginia Receives Federal Emergency Aid as Irene Approaches [Governor's office]
- 08.27.11: President Declares Emergency For Virginia [FEMA]
- 08.26.11: Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Irene [Governor's office]
- 08.25.11: Virginians need to prepare for Hurricane Irene
Severe Weather Event - April 26
- 08.05.11: SBA Disaster Loans Available following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration in Virginia [SBA-Atlanta]
- 05.17.11: Governor McDonnell to Appeal FEMA's Denial of Assistance for April Tornadoes [Governor's Office]
- 05.12.11: Governor McDonnell Calls for Citizens, Corporations and Non-Profits to Rally to Assist Virginia's Tornado-Impacted Communities [Governor's Office]
- 05.07.11: FEMA Denies Federal Disaster Assistance for Virginia Tornado Damage [Governor's Office]
- 04.30.11: Governor McDonnell Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Washington, Halifax Counties [Governor's Office]
- 04.28.11: Protect yourself from injury after a tornado
- 04.28.11: Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency for Severe Weather [Governor's Office]
- 04.28.11: Virginia residents should prepare now for severe weather
Severe Weather Event - April 16
- 04.17.11: Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency after Severe Weather [Governor's Office]
- 04.17.11:Protect yourself from injury after a tornado
- 07.01.11: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Pulaski County Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Tornadoes in Virginia [56 kb .doc]
- 06.29.11: U.S. Small Business Administration Fact Sheet - Disaster Loans [76 kb .pdf]
- 04.18.11: Governor McDonnell Requests Federal Disaster Assistance in Wake of Pulaski County Tornadoes [Governor's Office]
- 04.09.11: Governor McDonnell declares state of emergency in response to Pulaski County tornadoes [Governor's Office]
- 12.28.11: Virginia’s 2011 natural disasters remind all of need to prepare
- 12.08.11: Surry Power Station Will Test Early Warning Sirens Dec. 14
- 11.28.11: Winter came early - were you ready?
- 11.09.11: Quarterly siren test for North Anna Power Station set for Nov. 16
- 10.26.11: First national Emergency Alert System test scheduled for Nov. 9
- 09.08.11: Surry Power Station Will Test Early Warning Sirens Sept. 14
- 08.10.11: Quarterly siren test for North Anna Power Station set for Aug. 17
- 07.19.11: Surry Nuclear Power Station sirens sound as part of drill
- 07.11.11: Conference provides training for Virginia State Animal Response Teams
- 06.30.11: Governor McDonnell Announces Low-Interest Loans for Tornado Recovery [Governor's Office]
- 06.24.11: Governor McDonnell Requests SBA Loan Assistance for Tornado Recovery [Governor's Office]
- 06.23.11 FEMA Denies Appeals for Tornado Damage Assistance
- 06.22.11: North Anna Power Station plans additional siren tests
- 06.02.11: Surry Power Station Will Test Early Warning Sirens June 8
- 05.23.11: Governor Authorizes State Contribution to Virginia Disaster Relief Fund ~Individuals Can Now Also Donate by Credit Card~ [Governor's Office]
- 05.23.11: Governor McDonnell Urges Citizens to Get Ready for Hurricane Season ~Governor Recognizes May 22-28 as Hurricane and Flooding Preparedness Week~ [Governor's Office]
- 05.05.11: Quarterly siren test for North Anna Power Station set for May 18
- 04.17.11: Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency after Severe Weather [Governor's Office]
- 04.17.11: Protect yourself from injury after a tornado
- 03.30.11: BP oil spill, Kentucky ice storm emergency managers share their experiences during symposium
- 03.03.11: Surry Power Station Will Test Early Warning Sirens March 9
- 02.25.11: Governor proclaims March 15 as Tornado Preparedness Day
- 02.24.11: FEMA Authorizes Federal Funds To Help Battle Virginia Wildfires [FEMA]
- 2.23.11: Fire Management Assistance Grant Program [FEMA]
- 02.19.11: Local and state officials respond to wildfires throughout Virginia
- 02.03.11: Plan to hold tornado drill March 15
- 01.27.11: Power restoration could take several days
- 01.27.11: Local and State officials respond to severe winter weather storm
- 01.27.11: Additional siren tests for North Anna Power Station set for Feb. 8
- 01.11.11: FEMA Provides More Than $2.7 Million To Virginia For Severe Winter Storms
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