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GOVERNOR KAINE DECLARES EMERGENCY DUE TO TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO
RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Timothy M. Kaine declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia today, allowing the deployment of Virginia National Guard personnel and other assets in preparation for Tropical Depression Ernesto. The declaration instructs state agencies to take all reasonable actions necessary to protect the health and safety of Virginians.
"As Virginians have seen in the past, tropical depressions can be deadly. Tropical Depressions Gaston and Jeanne caused significant damage and destruction in Virginia just two years ago," said Governor Kaine. "I urge Virginians to take common-sense precautions: make sure you have food, water, and medications to last at least three days. Be sure to monitor local broadcast stations for weather updates and other critical information, and be alert for flash floodingand tornadoes."
The National Weather Service forecasts that Ernesto will follow a north-northwest track and affect much of Virginia during the next 48 hours. Current forecasts indicate that Tropical Storm Ernesto could cause damaging high winds, flash flooding, and possible tornadoes throughout the state.
The Governor's emergency declaration authorizes state agencies to speed assistance to communities in need. It makes state resources immediately available to rescue, evacuate, shelter, and provide essential commodities in affected localities if needed.
The Virginia Emergency Operations Center remains at Increased Readiness status in anticipation of the arrival of the storm, and a Federal Emergency Management Agency Liaison Officer arrived on-site at the VEOC on Wednesday.
Important severe weather preparedness information, including specific information about Ernesto, is available at www.vaemergency.com.
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Prayers for all in the storm's path.