Virginia, Youngkin and state of emergency

Governor Youngkin declares a state of emergency for Virginia in advance of winter weather
The National Weather Service forecasts predict snow, freezing rain, ice, and excessive rainfall that may cause flooding, power outages, and hazardous travel.
Youngkin: ‘Virginia is still in a state of emergency’ ahead of snow storm
Gov. Glenn Youngkin spoke ahead of the impending snow. “This snow storm is going to be serious,” Youngkin said. The news conference began around 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Youngkin reminds residents that Virginia is still in a state of emergency.
Virginia State of Emergency in effect during winter storm
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ/Governor’s Office Release) - Governor Glenn Youngkin on Monday declared a state of emergency to deal with this week’s forecast winter weather. He is urging all Virginians to take actions and heed the warnings from their local and state officials.
State of emergency: Governor warns Virginians to prepare for impacts of winter storm
Virginia’s governor has declared a state of emergency in advance of winter weather expected to begin tonight. The National Weather Service is predicting areas of accumulating snow, freezing rain, ice and excessive rainfall that could cause flooding, power outages and hazardous travel conditions.
How Virginia emergency teams tackle snowstorm challenges
Teams at the operations center have been busy keeping an eye on road conditions, power outages, and helping people since the winter weather struck last week.
Youngkin declares state of emergency in advance of winter storm
RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today declared a state of emergency in advance of the impending winter weather. He is urging all Virginians to take preparatory actions and heed the warnings from their local and state officials.
‘Stay at home’: Gov. Youngkin says state of emergency continues due to expected winter storm
Governor Glenn Youngkin has outlined preparation efforts ahead of the expected winter storm and provided an update on recovery efforts after flooding in southwest Virginia.
'We are still under a state of emergency': Youngkin as snow approaches days after flooding
Governor Glenn Youngkin spoke about how the state is dealing with a turbulent winter season as another winter storm approaches.
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