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Looks like the snowfall will find melt in the area. Temperatures are pushing into the 50’s later on in the week. High pressure system will push into the area and bring a change to the forecast. Looks like winter is on the back burner for now. Last Revised: February 17, 2010 @ 06:00 EST |
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Federal Disaster Assistance Granted
Feb 17th
VDOT Snow Truck
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that President Barack Obama has granted a request for federal assistance to state and local governments in Virginia for recovery from the Severe Winter Storm that occurred Dec. 18-20, 2009.
The declaration makes FEMA’s Public Assistance Program available to cover eligible government and certain nonprofit costs for snow removal, damage to critical infrastructure, debris removal and related emergency services. Eligible localities are the cities of Alexandria, Charlottesville, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park, Staunton and Waynesboro and the counties of Albemarle, Alleghany, Amherst, Arlington, Augusta, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Caroline, Fairfax, Grayson, Greene, Hanover, Highland, Louisa, Madison, Montgomery, Nelson, Orange, Page, Prince William, Rockbridge, Spotsylvania and Stafford.
In addition, several localities were approved for damage to critical infrastructure, debris removal and related emergency services, but not snow removal. Those localities include the counties of Buchanan, Culpeper, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott and Wise and the city of Norton.
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Virginia – A State of Emergency
Jan 29th
From the Storm Tracker Center
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell declared a state of emergency today, authorizing state agencies to assist local governments responding to the potential winter storm that is expected to affect parts of the Commonwealth Friday and Saturday.
The exact snowfall total, and storm track, is still uncertain, but the southern half of Virginia from Southwest Virginia to Hampton Roads is expected to receive the brunt of the storm, and has the potential for significant accumulations of snow.
In declaring a state of emergency, the governor authorizes state agencies to identify and position resources for quick response anywhere they are needed in Virginia. A State of Emergency must be issued in advance to allow for proper and effective preparation. State agencies are getting ready for the storm by taking actions, including:
* The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has held weather conference calls with the National Weather Service, state agencies and local governments.
* The Virginia Department of State Police and the Department of Transportation are preparing to keep roadways clear and assist motorists.
* The Virginia National Guard has placed 200 soldiers on standby.
* The Virginia Emergency Operations Center will bring in a small number of response team members beginning Friday night. By Saturday morning, a larger group from several state agencies, major utilities and other affiliated organizations will be in place.
Virginians in the affected areas can prepare for the storm by having an emergency kit in their home and vehicle that includes water, food, a battery-powered radio, blankets, flashlight and extra batteries. Also, citizens should monitor news outlets for updates on this developing storm, and check road conditions before they leave home by calling 511 or logging in to 511Virginia.org. In areas where significant snowfall occurs, Virginians are encouraged to stay off the roads until the storm abates and roads are cleared.
More information about winter weather preparedness is available at http://www.vaemergency.com/threats/winter/index.cfm
Detailed information about how Virginians can stay safe during any emergency is available at www.ReadyVirginia.gov and in Spanish at www.ListoVirginia.gov.
Flood Stage
Jan 26th
River Watch
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD, VA
1036 AM EST TUE JAN 26 2010
FOR THE LOWER JAMES BASIN…INCLUDING CARTERSVILLE…PALMYRA…RICHMOND LOCKS…RICHMOND WESTHAM…MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…SAFETY MESSAGE…
PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION IF VENTURING NEAR RIVERBANKS. MOVE TO
HIGHER GROUND IMMEDIATELY SHOULD RISING WATER THREATEN YOUR SAFETY.
1036 AM EST TUE JAN 26 2010
…FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING…THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE JAMES RIVER AT CARTERSVILLE
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING…OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 09:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.3 FEET
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET
* FORECAST…THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.2 FEET BY THIS EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON.
* AT 23.0 FEET…MODERATE FLOODING BEGINS. SECONDARY ROADS PARALLEL TO LEFT BANK OF RIVER FLOOD.
THIS RIVER LEVEL IS COMPARABLE TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 22.8 FEET ON SEP 20 2003.
