Governor McDonnell has declared a state of emergency ahead of the hurricane that forecasters say could strike a devastating blow to the Midatlantic and the Northeast.
Weather predictions suggest that Hurricane Sandy will have a much larger impact than recent hurricanes that have affected Virginia—and may hit Tidewater as early as Sunday night or Monday morning. It is expected to cause flooding and downed trees through most of the state. The Governor’s emergency declaration fully activates state agencies and the Virginia Guard—and all are coordinating with local governments.
The Governor said Virginians need to use the remaining hours today to make emergency preparations before the hurricane hits. Dominion Virginia Power has already activated restoration crews and expects to get more teams from North Carolina and other states. State officials say the aftermath will last for many days, so Virginians need to prepare.
Virginia Public Radio 