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  1. Petersburg tornado damage flic.kr/p/cbjE99 about 10 hours ago via Flickr
  2. Tornado damage in Petersburg flic.kr/p/cbiJjm about 11 hours ago via Flickr
  3. Surveying tornado damage in Petersburg flic.kr/p/cbhzY9 about 11 hours ago via Flickr
  4. #NOAA Weather Radios save lives. Best, fastest way for you to get #tornado warnings for your area. Get one. Learn more: vaemergency.gov/ready-virginia… 3:58 PM Jun 1st via web
  5. If you live in a mobile home & there is a tornado warning for your area, you need to get out immediately & go to the nearest sturdy shelter. 1:05 PM Jun 1st via TweetDeck
  6. Do you have PR or journalism exp. & want to keep publlic informed about emergency prep? We have a job opening vaemergency.gov/about-us/jobs/… #rva #va 12:49 PM Jun 1st via TweetDeck
  7. #Tornado warnings are popping up in #VA. Best keep close to radio or TV for any warnings in your area #vawx 11:33 AM Jun 1st via TweetDeck
  8. Keep an eye on the weather this afternoon and evening. Heavy rain, damaging wind, hail are possible. Chance of tornadoes also. #vawx 5:58 AM Jun 1st via TweetDeck
  9. THANKS to all who shared info about May 25-31 sales tax holiday in #VA for buying emergency supplies. #Hurricane season starts today! Ready? 5:30 AM Jun 1st via TweetDeck
  10. Sales tax holiday ends at midnight. Buy emergency supplies, get ready for hurricane season & save money. ReadyVirginia.gov #VATaxFree 1:47 PM May 31st via TweetDeck
  11. Today is last day for #TaxFreeVA holiday! Make sure you get your emergency supplies today & save $! Hurricane season is here! #vawx #hrva 7:01 AM May 31st via TweetDeck
  12. Check ur list against recommended items on ReadyVirginia.gov & pinterest.com/TaxFreeVirginia in case you missed something. #VA #rva #hrva #VABeach 12:22 PM May 30th via TweetDeck
  13. Two days left in #TaxFreeVA holiday; don't wait 'til last minute to pick up those essential emergency items! Deets: ReadyVirginia.gov 6:27 AM May 30th via TweetDeck
  14. Only 2 days left in #VA Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Don't miss out on chance to save $ & be emergency ready! #TaxFreeVA 12:52 PM May 29th via TweetDeck
  • Name VDEM
  • Location Richmond, VA
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  • Bio The Virginia Department of Emergency Management coordinates the Commonwealth's response during disasters and emergencies.
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