Youngkin urges hurricane preparedness
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As the Atlantic hurricane season begins, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin this week visited the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for a briefing on the upcoming storm season and the state's hurricane preparedness efforts.
Youngkin is urging state residents to have a plan in advance for what they will do if a hurricane approaches their area. That should include knowing where to evacuate, how to assemble an emergency kit, and checking insurance coverage, he said.
"As we head into hurricane season, Virginians from every area of the commonwealth need to be prepared and I’m asking Virginians to have a plan, sign up for emergency alerts and know your evacuation route,” Youngkin said.
The governor said that one of the most important steps that citizens can take is to know their zone – information that can be found by using the KnowYourZoneVA.org website.
Flood insurance often has a waiting period of 30 days to become effective, so Youngkin and other officials are urging citizens to consider purchasing private flood insurance or visiting floodsmart.gov to learn more.
Emergency kits should include nonperishable food, water, medication, sanitary supplies, radios, extra batteries, and important documents, Youngkin said. For details, visit vaemergency.gov/prepare and ready.gov/hurricanes.
