Please consider donating to the Virginia Disaster Relief Fund. Virginians care about one another, and that giving nature has been very apparent in the past. Did you know that donations from individuals, corporations and fellow Virginians, along with more than $600,000 pledged from state sources, can provide needed aid to those who have recovery needs related to today's severe storm? Donate now or find out more about the Virginia Disaster Relief Fund. 

Stay informed about Hurricane Sandy. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has updated news and information about the storm. Check out the Hurricane Sandy blog.

Agencies Closed Today: Due to the significant statewide impact of Hurricane Sandy, the Governor has ordered that all Executive Branch agencies will be closed today.

 Governor McDonnell has declared a state of emergency in Virginia in preparation for Hurricane Sandy, which is anticipated to affect the Commonwealth over the weekend and early next week. There is some uncertainty with the storm's final track, but all forecasts call for significant impacts to Virginia. Sandy will be transitioning to an extratropical storm as it reaches Virginia, leading to a broader wind field with a wider reach across the Commonwealth. In addition, current models predict a slower storm and therefore a longer duration event than usual. Read more...