The last 3,000 without power on Monday were all in the Richmond viewing area and crews at this point are just going house to house making sure each person gets back online.
Sunday, September 4 2011 7:27 PM EDT2011-09-04 23:27:11 GMT
Sunday evening, nearly 7,000 Dominion Virginia Power customers are without power in the metro Richmond/Tri-Cities area. Dominion has released a list of work sites for crews today.More >>
Wednesday, August 31 2011 10:50 AM EDT2011-08-31 14:50:13 GMT
On Wednesday, power crews will continue to work to restore electricity around the state. We've posted a list of locations Dominion Virginia Power hopes to restore power to by the end of the workday.More >>
Saturday, August 27 2011 10:35 PM EDT2011-08-28 02:35:24 GMT
As of 10:15 p.m., the center of Hurricane Irene was located roughly about 50-100 miles NE of Virginia Beach and moving NNE at 16 mph. Maximum sustained winds are estimated to be around 80 mph near the center.More >>
Friday, August 26 2011 12:56 PM EDT2011-08-26 16:56:25 GMT
VDOT crews are in prep mode right now for Hurricane Irene. Crews have been out all week clearing out drains and doing other work to get ready for the storm and its impact on Central Virginia.More >>
Friday, August 26 2011 7:48 AM EDT2011-08-26 11:48:17 GMT
The American Red Cross tells us it may form a staging area in Richmond, before it deploys any volunteers to the coast as response to hurricane Irene.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 5:01 PM EDT2011-08-25 21:01:51 GMT
Middlesex County leaders say this storm's track has worsened in the last 24 hours for the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. They are now bracing for the possibility of heavy flooding from the Chesapeake and 60 mile an hour winds.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 4:57 PM EDT2011-08-25 20:57:52 GMT
As the season's first hurricane looks to make landfall Colonial Heights is urging residents to sign up for its new emergency notification system.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 4:46 PM EDT2011-08-25 20:46:40 GMT
Hurricane Irene is churning through the Caribbean towards the U.S. Thousands on the East Coast are heading inland for safety, while others brace themselves for landfall.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 1:49 PM EDT2011-08-25 17:49:09 GMT
Now that the state is under a State of Emergency, crews at the Virginia Emergency Operations Center is getting ready know for the impact of Irene.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 11:44 AM EDT2011-08-25 15:44:14 GMT
Governor Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency in Virginia in preparation for Hurricane Irene, which is anticipated to affect the Commonwealth over the weekend.More >>
Wednesday, August 24 2011 4:55 PM EDT2011-08-24 20:55:12 GMT
And even though it's now possible that Hurricane Irene could have a minimal weather impact here in Richmond, we could still see a traffic impact if Virginia Beach is evacuated.More >>
Monday, August 22 2011 11:14 PM EDT2011-08-23 03:14:43 GMT
There is already concern tonight that Hurricane Irene could bring air travel on the East Coast to a crawl, and leave passengers scrambling for flights! The airlines are preparing and warning travelers.More >>
Monday, August 22 2011 5:46 PM EDT2011-08-22 21:46:09 GMT
Hurricane Irene continues to churn and she's possibly on a collision course with the East Coast. It is time to prepare for any potential impact it may have on Central Virginia.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2011 5:45 PM EDT2011-09-08 21:45:52 GMT
We asked, you answered. Last week, we wanted you to nominate your "Hurricane Heroes," average people who made a big difference in the community during Irene.More >>
Hurricane Irene knocked out power for millions and killed at least 19 across six states as it struck the East Coast. Flooding and power outages are still the main concern.More >>
Hurricane Irene knocked out power for millions and killed at least 32 across 10 states as it struck the East Coast. Flooding and power outages are still problems.More >>
Tuesday, August 30 2011 5:10 PM EDT2011-08-30 21:10:16 GMT
Tuesday, the City of Richmond announced several resources for residents still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Irene. These include meal sites, a schedule of GRTC busses to supermarkets, and information on debris pickup.More >>
Sunday, August 28 2011 7:58 PM EDT2011-08-28 23:58:07 GMT
In this extended First Warning Traffic report, Sunni Blevins takes a look at problems Irene's caused on roadways in central Virginia and the Virginia Beach area.More >>
Sunday, August 28 2011 12:31 AM EDT2011-08-28 04:31:00 GMT
Hurricane Irene is closing roads, causing flash flooding, knocking down trees and cutting off power to more than 75 percent of Dominion customers all over central Virginia. The storm has been blamed for at least three deaths.More >>
Saturday, August 27 2011 7:52 AM EDT2011-08-27 11:52:00 GMT
President Barack Obama has declared an emergency in the state of Virginia and ordered federal aid to bolster state and local responses to Hurricane Irene.More >>
Expect the need to evacuate and prepare for it. The National Weather Service will issue a hurricane watch when there is a threat to coastal areas of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.More >>
The great majority of injuries during a hurricane are cuts caused by flying glass or other debris. Other injuries include puncture wounds resulting from exposed nails, metal, or glass, and bone fractures.More >>
Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate.More >>
Don't return to your flood-damaged home before the area is declared to be safe by local officials. Returning home can be both physically and mentally challenging. Above all, use caution.More >>
You've suffered a flood. Your home or business - and contents within - have been damaged - possibly destroyed. What do ou do now? Contact your insurance company or agent as soon as possible. TellMore >>
Food may not be safe to eat during and after an emergency. Safe water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene includes bottled, boiled, or treated water. Your state, local, or tribal health department can make specific recommendations for boiling or treating water in your area.More >>
According to the National Hurricane Center, the greatest potential for loss of life during a hurricane is from a storm surge. A storm surge consists of water pushed towards a shoreline by the force of winds circulating around the storm.More >>
Friday, June 4 2010 10:53 AM EDT2010-06-04 15:53:28 GMT
Experts say the best way to protect your home from costly hurricane damage is to protect the areas in which wind can enter. A great time to hurricane your proof your home is when you are making other improvements or adding an addition.More >>
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Tuesday, May 25 2010 11:40 PM EDT2010-05-26 04:40:47 GMT
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