Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

VDEM coordinates Virginia's emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. (Account not monitored 24/7. Please call 9-1-1 to report emergencies). vaemergency.gov Richmond, VA Joined August 2008

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

18 hours ago

🧰 You don’t have to build an emergency kit all at once. Start with supplies you already have, then build over time: food, water, first aid, medications, flashlights, batteries, a radio, a phone charger and important documents.

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2 days ago

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VDACS @VaAgriculture

3 days ago

Help for the hay shortage is coming. @GovernorVA today declared a State of Emergency that will provide over-width transportation waivers between Oct. 1-30. Find info in the press release and the VDACS Disaster Recovery Resources webpage. ow.ly/LEAj50ZOrFx

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

2 days ago

📞 Create an emergency contact card for each member of your household. Keep one in a wallet or backpack and include an out-of-state contact. A written backup can help when phones aren’t available, charged or easy to use.

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

3 days ago

🐶 Your emergency plan should include pets, too. Check food, water, medications, medical records, ID tags, leashes/harnesses and carriers or comfort items as needed. Know where you could take your pet if you had to leave.

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

4 days ago

A plan you’ve never practiced is only a plan on paper. Today, practice one part of your household emergency plan: leaving safely, contacting someone, meeting up or reviewing responsibilities. Make preparedness familiar.

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

5 days ago

PLAN for the realities of your household. If someone relies on medication, medical equipment or other daily needs, identify what you’ll need if normal services or supplies are limited. Include those needs in your emergency plan and kit.

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

6 days ago

During an active emergency, conditions can change. Check trusted sources regularly and follow current instructions from local officials. KNOW before you need to know. #VirginiansStandReady #VAReady #NationalPreparednessMonth #LocalEmergencyManagement #VDEM

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6 days ago

When an emergency affects your community, local information can be critical—including evacuation instructions, shelter information and other local guidance. Put the information somewhere you can find it quickly.

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

6 days ago

🏛️ Do you know who provides emergency information where you live?📢 Today’s prep step: find your local emergency management office and learn where it shares official information.

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

7 days ago

Today’s prep step: Download the FEMA App, then make sure you’re also signed up for your community’s warning system and following trusted local sources. Download at: fema.gov/about/news-mul… Multiple ways to receive information can help you stay connected when conditions change.

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

7 days ago

📱 Looking for another way to stay informed?🚨 The FEMA App can provide real-time weather alerts, help locate emergency shelters and provide preparedness resources for common hazards. It’s one tool—not the only tool—you can use to stay informed.

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

a week ago

🚗 🗺️ If you had to leave home, would you know where you’d go? KNOW your evacuation destination and routes, including alternatives. Always follow instructions from local officials. Don’t wait for an evacuation order to make your plan.

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

a week ago

📌 Where to Apply: jobs.virginia.gov Let’s work together to bring in the best and brightest! #VDEM #EMJobs

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

a week ago

👥 Help Us Find Great Talent! Know someone who would be a great fit for VDEM? Encourage them to apply and be part of a team that makes a real difference across the Commonwealth.

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

a week ago

We’re excited to announce new opportunities to join the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. As we continue to grow and strengthen our mission, we’re looking for passionate, skilled individuals to join our agency.

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

a week ago

Hint: Only 2 seasons on record saw NO hurricanes at all (1907 and 1914)! **These records are since the satellite era. Before satellites, we had no way of knowing if there were hurricanes that stayed out in the open waters unless ships spotted them!**

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM

a week ago

The latest date the first hurricane of an Atlantic Hurricane Season formed was September 11 in both the 2002 and 2013 seasons, and there's nothing out there now that will magically turn into a hurricane today!