Weather

In preparation of Hurricane Michael, Governor Northam has declared a state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Stepping up during the storm.

Here are a few items that may come in handy in the face of an emergency.

D.C. Mayor Bowser has declared a state of emergency as the District prepares for Hurricane Florence, a Category 4 storm expected to hit the East Coast later this week. Maryland and Virginia have already declared a state of emergency preparing for the storm. The 15-day emergency signed by Bowser noted that Florence was “forecasted to […]

  Governor Larry Hogan has announced a state of emergency in the state or Maryland, days ahead of potential impact from Hurricane Florence. The Hurricane is currently a Category 4 hurricane and reportedly gaining strength, according to the National Hurricane Center. Winds could get up to a maximum of 130 MPH. https://twitter.com/GovLarryHogan/status/1039196254822129665 Virginia has already issued a […]

Black residents are likely to get hit the hardest by the storm.

Hurricane Florence is headed to the East Coast this weekend and many are looking to prepare for the rain it will bring on its arrival. The National Weather Service predicts some rivers could reach minor to moderate flood stage. Governors in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia have already declared a “state of emergency” because the Hurricane […]