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What to do with fallen leaves: Consider local environment and community needs
FROM Stafford County News 11/13/24 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Real Estate / Nature and the Outdoors /
Determining where leaves can be left alone and where cleanup is necessary can help you strike a reasonable compromise between yard maintenance and land stewardship. Although the advice comes from a Stafford County news release, it is applicable here too,
NOVEC says it is ready for Hurricane Florence
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FROM NOVEC Reports 09/13/18 / Environment / Health & Safety / People & Places /
Dan Swingle, Electric System Operations vice president, says NOVEC crews are assembling equipment and supplies. "Our utility trucks are well stocked in anticipation of Hurricane Florence and all employees are on alert."
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President Trump authorizes FEMA to supplement needed resources in wake of expected hurricane
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FROM Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 09/11/18 / Breaking News / Environment / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Sept. 11 that federal emergency aid has been made available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement Commonwealth, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions in the area affected by Hurricane Florence beginning on September 8, 2018, and continuing.
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Gov. Northam’s classic car show at Capitol rescheduled to Sept. 29 due to approaching storm
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FROM the Governor's Office 09/11/18 / Environment / Health & Safety / State Government / Transportation / Nature and the Outdoors /
Governor Northam announced Sept. 11 that the Governor’s Capitol Classic Car Show is postponed due to inclement weather predicted for this weekend and has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29.
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Farmers should take steps now to protect their Farms and livestock from hurricane impact
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By ElaiNE LIDHOLM, Va. Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services 09/11/18 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Environment / Health & Safety / State Government /
As a result of the major hurricane forecast, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services advises farmers to take the following precautions now to help protect their families, farms and livestock.
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Delegate Boysko passes on emergency contact info before Hurricane Florence arrives
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FROM the Office of Del. Jennifer Boyko 09/11/18 / Environment / Health & Safety /
Here are some important phone numbers to know before Hurricane Florence hits,
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President Trump asked to issue a US emergency declaration for Virginia ahead of Hurricane Florence
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09/11/18 / Breaking News / Environment / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
Today, Sept. 11, 2018, two U.S. Senators and all 11 Representatives from Virginia called on President Donald Trump to issue a federal emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Florence. At 2:57 p.m. Update: President Trump just approved Virginia’s federal emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Florence.
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Sept. 13 groundbreaking for new school cancelled
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 09/11/18 / Breaking News / Education / Environment /
Based on the condition of the site for the groundbreaking for the “Prince William Parkway” Elementary School, as well as Hurricane Florence, the groundbreaking scheduled for Thursday, Sept, 13 will be rescheduled for a later date.
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Disasters happen; PWC tells residents how to be prepared in case of local disaster
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FROM Prince William County Government 09/08/18 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Money & Taxes / People & Places /
September is National Preparedness Month, and the Prince William County Office of Emergency Management is trying to help county residents prepare for any emergency that may arise. This year's theme is "Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How."
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Manassas Council names Steve Burke as new Manassas City Manager
Steve Burke, an Assistant City Manager and Director of Public Works for the City of Manassas, has been named City Manager by Manassas City Council effective February. 3, 2025. Interim City Manager Douglas Keen will return to his post as Police Chief and an Assistant City Manager.
