Governor has Ordered Mandatory Evacuations of Certain Low-lying Areas

Governor Northam has ordered a mandatory evacuation of low-lying areas in Zone A.  The order will take effect at 8:00 AM Tuesday morning.  

Click here to find your zone: www.KnowYourZone.org

Traffic to the state Hurricane Evacuation Zone website is getting tremendous traffic.  If you are getting an error message when attempting to reach the site, I'm hosting the Virginia Beach Only Hurricane Evacuation on my server at:   Virginia Beach Only Evacuation Zone Map  or  Click Here to Download

and the full State Hurricane Evacuation map at:  Virginia Full Evacuation Zone Map

While the exact track of Hurricane Florence is still uncertain, Virginia will see significant impacts from this storm including flooding, high winds, and potential storm surges. 

I wanted to ensure that I provided several useful links and reminders that will assist with your safety during and after the arrival of Hurricane Florence. You can find those links listed below.

Useful links as you prepare:

Emergency Kit Checklist : Learn more about what to include in your emergency kit.

National Hurricane Center provides updates regarding hurricanes at 5:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm, and 11:00 pm each day. They will also provide updates at more regular intervals if there is a drastic change.

Family Emergency Communication Plan

Stay tuned to local media in the coming days to keep close tabs on Hurricane Florence as it approaches the Commonwealth. Be prepared to take action and know that storm forecast can change very quickly from hour to hour!