There are no declared emergencies at this time.

H.E.L.P. Shelter Operations: H.E.L.P.’s A Night’s Welcome will operate from 40 Kings Way (Hampton Baptist Church) starting at 6 p.m. and remain open throughout the snow event.

RoCo Alert is a system used by Roanoke County public safety officials to deliver emergency notifications to residents and businesses impacted by, or in danger of being impacted by, an emergency or disaster. The RoCo Alert service is provided by Twenty First Century Communications, Inc. under contract to Roanoke County, Virginia. Officials within the Roanoke County Emergency Communications Center can activate RoCo Alert when needed for wide area disasters such as wildfires or storm damage and also for very local alerts for flooding or neighborhood emergencies.

Virginia Department of Emergency Management  The Snow Response • The Virginia Emergency Support Team is actively engaged in working with localities on resource needs as it pertains to today’s winter weather. All requests for assistance are being responded to at this time • Human Support Surge Packages in response to snow and flooding: Prince Edward County o Deliveredo 10,080 bottles of water o 576 meals Floyd County o Deliveredo 18,000 bottles of water o 5,760 meals Franklin County o Deliveredo 36,000 bottles of water o 11,520 meals Grayson County o Deliveredo 18,000 bottles of water o 5,760 meals Pulaski County o Deliveredo 18,000 bottles of water o 5,760 meals Carroll County o Deliveredo 18,000 bottles of water o 5,760 meals Buchanan County Shelter o Delivered o 1800 bottles of water o 1,152 meals Buchanan County POD* o Buchanan POD is requesting 10 pallets of water per day on phased delivery rotation. o Delivered / Staging / Distributing - o 70,200 bottles of water - total over the course of phased delivery beginning Tuesday 18th - Sunday 23rd per note above o 5760 meals Buchanan County (Grundy Site) o In Use / Stagingo 69,000 of the DOC 8-ounce water baglets (34,500 bottle equivalents) o 400 of the DOC 5-gallon water bladders o ½ box truck delivering to Slate Creek Fire Hall o 1 ½ trucks staging at Keen Mountain Corrections Center Wise County o Delivered - o 1800 bottles of water Wise County (Coeburn Site) o Delivered - o 1800 bottles of water Flooding Response • VDEM teams were out the past few days doing damage assessments. So far, the following number of assessments have been completed: Damage assessments have been paused until Friday when winter storm passes. o 377 Residential Structures o 31 Commercial Structures o 14 Public Buildings o 439 Structures have been entered using the self-report tool • The United Way of SW of Virginia has opened up a site to donate monetarily https://unitedwayswva.charityproud.org/Donate/Index/36324 • Crisis Cleanup Line has been set up for Virginia (276) 258-0029 or www.crisiscleanup.org - If you or someone you know has been impacted by the recent flooding in Virginia, help is available. You can now access free disaster cleanup services through the Crisis Cleanup Hotline. • Residents are able to self-report their damages by going to https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/VDEM/request.html • VDEM actively involved in gaining situational awareness of current flooded areas and our teams are on the ground and engaged in supporting local responses

HURRICANE HELENE CLEANUP HOTLINE : (844) 965-1386 If you need help cleaning up damage from the Hurricane Helene, call (844) 965-1386 to ask for help. We will connect you with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and faith communities who may be able to assist with: Muck Out, Trees, Tarp, Debris All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need. This hotline will remain open through Friday, October 25, 2024 . PLEASE NOTE: this hotline CANNOT assist with social services such as food, clothing, shelter, insurance, or questions about FEMA registration. Volunteers work free of charge and provide the tools and equipment necessary to complete the work

Responsible for: maintaining the county Emergency Operations Plan; responding to and managing disasters and hazardous materials spills; assisting with multi-agency emergency responses; coordinating emergency drills; evaluating the county's exposure to potential weather-related, chemical or other hazards; investigating environmental hazards and report to the appropriate state/federal agencies.

Primary source of official information about the City during both times of emergency and non-emergency periods. Provides information via print, social media, web, television, and other methods. Works with local and broader media to provide accurate, timely updates on City services, events, programs, and initiatives.

The safety of the traveling public and of the agency’s employees and partners is always top priority for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).   • VDOT crews pretreated roads in most areas Monday and Tuesday in anticipation of this winter storm, which began in the commonwealth early Wednesday. • VDOT crews are plowing and treating state-maintained roads as snow accumulates. • VDOT crews are working around the clock in 12-hour shifts to plow and treat state-maintained roads. • Snow accumulation and road conditions across regions of the commonwealth will vary. • In southeast Virginia, major roads are in minor to moderate condition while road conditions in Northern Virginia are mostly clear. The remaining areas of the commonwealth are experiencing minor road conditions. • This storm brought up to 12 inches of snow to parts of southeast Virginia, which means VDOT snow operations could last for multiple days. Temperatures on Thursday and Friday are forecast to remain below freezing for much of the commonwealth. This can prolong the time needed to clear roadways of icy conditions. • Additional snow showers are in the forecast for this morning. Additional accumulation is expected in some areas • Motorists should stay off the roads during and after the storm. The patience and cooperation of travelers remaining off the roads during and following the storm is critical for crews to operate safely and efficiently.   • Gusting winds may lead to drifting snow in some areas on Thursday and Friday, especially in coastal areas and where fields border roads. Blowing snow can obscure a driver’s visibility and cause roads that have been plowed to become covered again. • If you must drive during the storm, use extreme caution. Should you encounter snow removal operations while driving, give crews plenty of room to do their job.

There are no declared emergencies at this time.

There are no declared emergencies at this time

Virginia State Police As of 4:30 a.m., Virginia State Police have responded to 500 crashes. Forty-five crashes have had reported injuries. There have been no fatalities. • There were multiple crashes along Interstate 85 Wednesday. This includes two crashes near the 20-mile marker where two State Police vehicles were struck. Neither trooper was struck, and there were no injuries. There were actually eight reportable crashes in a stretch of I-85 that went from mile-marker 19 to the North Carolina line. There were no serious injuries. • There was also a crash around 10:11 a.m. Wednesday in Giles County where two firefighters with the Pembroke Fire Department suffered minor injuries after they were struck. The firefighters were on the scene of another crash and were near a wreaker loading a vehicle when a second car struck the wrecker. The disabled vehicle then struck the firefighters. It is not clear whether this crash is weather-related. • Virginia State Police has adjusted manpower in order to respond to the accumulating snow coming Wednesday and Thursday. o Virginia State Police ask Virginians not to drive during the storm. This will allow space for VDOT and emergency crews to operate. o If you must travel, drivers are reminded to do the following: • Use headlights. Increasing your visibility helps you to avoid slick and dangerous spots on the road, as well as helps other drivers see you better

Posted 1/8 Warming Shelters Jan 8-10: Palestine Baptist Church, 9244 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy, Huddleston, will be open from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM as a warming station. Showers are available. More times may be offered as needed. Call the church at (540) 297-4442 if you need to come outside of these hours. Please bring your own charging cords and toiletries. Eastlake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, will be open from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (weather permitting). Showers are available. Please bring your own charging cords and toiletries. Bedford’s Winter Warming Shelter, 112 Center Street, Bedford, will stay open 24/7 through Monday morning (1/13). The shelter has cots/blankets, food, showers, and laundry facilities. Pets are welcome. Bedford Public Library System branches – residents can warm up at these branches anytime during the week during normal business hours 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. -Bedford Central (321 N Bridge St., Bedford) -Forest (15583 Forest Rd., Forest) -Moneta (13641 Moneta Rd., Bedford) -Montvale (11575 W Lynchburg Salem Tpke, Montvale) -Stewartsville (45 Cascade Dr., Vinton) -Big Island (111 Schooldays Rd., Big Island) For Bedford residents – If you know of someone in your area who has lost power and needs assistance, call the non-emergency dispatch line at (540) 586-7827. ################################################ * Bedford’s Winter Warming Shelter, 112 Center Street, Bedford, VA The shelter is open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, from 7 PM – 7 AM – through March 16, 2025. * Scruggs Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 2130 Bluewater Drive, Moneta, VA Warming station open to residents seeking a place to stay warm and charge their cell phones, tablets, and other devices.

23 localities in coastal Virginia will begin using new tiered evacuation zones to communicate important public safety information and evacuation instructions to residents living in Hampton Roads, the Middle Peninsula, The Northern Neck and the Eastern Shore. The new zones are designed to enhance current evacuation plans, boost public safety, and improve travel efficiency in the event of hurricanes or other disasters. The tiered evacuation zones were developed in close cooperation with local emergency managers and are based on the most up-to-date engineering data for the region. Residents of coastal Virginia are urged to Know Your Zone. You can use a new interactive map at knowyourzoneva.org to determine which storm evacuation zone you live in based upon your street address. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: How will these new zones enhance current evacuation plans, boost public safety and improve travel efficiency in the event of hurricanes or other disasters - The new tiered evacuation zones identify areas vulnerable to flooding with precision that was not available until now. Empowered by this new information, residents of coastal Virginia will know more clearly whether they need to evacuate or shelter at home during a storm or other emergency. - The new zones will help citizens avoid unnecessary evacuation travel, thereby reducing highway congestion, easing overcrowding at local storm shelters and boosting public safety. How were these new evacuation zones planned/designed - The new evacuation zones were developed in close cooperation with local emergency managers throughout Hampton Roads, Virginia's Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck and the Eastern Shore. Different hurricanes can cause vastly different impacts. The new zones take into account historic storm surge measurements combined with projected effects of storms of different intensity, path, speed, tides, and other meteorological factors. - The new evacuation zones were developed by Atkins, a global engineering firm with extensive experience designing hurricane evacuation plans for major metropolitan areas. How are the new evacuation zones being introduced to the public - Residents in coastal Virginia communities must be aware of which tiered evacuation zone in which they live-zone A, B, C, or D. State and local officials are launching Know Your Zone, a public information campaign to promote the new zones and give residents a simple way to find out which zone they are in. This will allow emergency managers to give specific instructions and information to those residents most at risk of an approaching storm. - The Know Your Zone campaign will be coordinated with public and media outreach, education for local emergency responders and citizens, and other tools to give actionable and specific direction to those residents of zones at most risk of each particular storm as it approaches Virginia. VDEM is working with local emergency managers to deploy the most effective means of communicating the new zones to each impacted community, including using paid advertising, media outreach, social media and other educational tools. How can people learn their storm evacuation zone - The Know Your Zone campaign will encourage residents to go online to www.KnowYourZoneVA.gov to view a detailed map that shows the new tiered evacuation zones. - The web site displays an interactive color-coded map showing the new evacuation zones. People can use the new map to view a big picture of the region, or zoom-in to their neighborhood to see which locations are vulnerable to flooding during different types of storms. In addition, users can enter their address to see their designated evacuation zone. How many zones are designated - There are four evacuation zones, designated A thorough D. In the event of a storm or other emergency, local emergency managers may direct residents of one or more zones to evacuate. Storms can produce dramatically different impacts, depending on tides, storm i

Prepares the nation for all hazards and effectively manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates pro active mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. To reach the VA Regional Office in Penndel, PA, please call (267)560-5057.

There are no declared emergencies at this time

Housing Resource Center Transitions Day Services at the Housing Resource Center (HRC), 104 N. Witchduck Road, is open until 3 p.m. on Feb. 19 for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Adults experiencing homelessness in Virginia Beach who will need overnight shelter should make their way to the HRC before 3 p.m. for intake for the Winter Shelter program. Housing & Neighborhood Preservation’s Outreach Team will be in the community on Wednesday until 3 p.m., offering transportation to individuals who are residing in encampments and cars to bring them to the HRC to access the Winter Shelter. The City’s contracted Winter Shelter provider, PiN Ministry, has partnered with an additional church to shelter up to 100 individuals. Families with children experiencing unsheltered homelessness (living on the street or in their cars) should call the HRC at 757-385-5167 before 5 p.m. on Feb. 19.

Weather Update No threat to the Commonwealth in the next 7-10 days… Near the Leeward Islands (AL94) - A poorly defined trough of low pressure near the northern Leeward Islands is quickly moving W to WNW and has a low chance of tropical cyclone development. NHC chances of development are 10% for both days 2 and 7, and development is not expected beyond the weekend due to hostile environment. No threat to the Commonwealth Western Caribbean Sea (AL95) - A broad area of low pressure in the near Honduras is coming better defined and has a medium chance of tropical cyclone development. NHC chances of development are 50% for both days 2 and 7, and may become a short lived tropical depression or storm before it moves inland over Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico tomorrow. There is a possibility of this storm crossing Central America and re-developing in the eastern Pacific next week. No threat to the Commonwealth. NOTE: A non-tropical low pressure system located off of the Mid Atlantic coast will continue to move away and poses no threat to the Commonwealth. Federal Update An Emergency Declaration (FEMA-3621-EM) for this event was requested by Gov. Youngkin and approved on Sunday, Sept. 29. A Major Disaster Declaration was approved by President Biden on October 1, 2024. Damage assessments are continuing in other areas, and more areas and additional forms of assistance may be designated after the assessments are fully completed. On Oct. 1, several Virginia counties and cities were approved for Public Assistance Categories A and B, which support the following emergency work: debris removal and emergency protective measures. The major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia was amended on Oct. 10, approving Lee County for Public Assistance Categories A-G and adding Public Assistance Categories C-G for the following areas: Bedford, Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe Counties as well as the cities of Bristol, Covington, Danville, Galax, Norton and Radford. Public Assistance Categories C-G support permanent work in the following: Category C: Roads and bridges Category D: Water control facilities Category E: Public buildings and contents Category F: Public utilities Category G: Parks, recreational and other facilities A LIST OF LOCALITIES ELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE CAN BE FOUND HERE The first Disaster Recovery Center opened on Monday, October 7 in Washington County at 8 a.m. Disaster survivors residing in any locality eligible for Individual Assistance can visit any DRC to receive assistance. Additional DRCs will be opening in the coming weeks throughout southwest Virginia. Survivors do not have to visit a DRC to register with FEMA. Location: Damascus Shopping Mall 736 North Beaver Dam Avenue, Damascus VA 24236 Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Closed Sundays The second Disaster Recovery Center opened on Thursday, October 10 in Grayson County at 8 a.m. Location: Guynn Shopping Center 578 East Main Street, Suite B, Independence, VA 24348 Hours of operation:

Provides citizens and employees with awareness and emergency preparedness information in an effort to minimize the potential for loss of life and property. Offers communication channels to keep residents, workers and businesses posted about the emergency and any action people should take to minimize the impact of a storm or other emergency.

To make a service request or report a problem, use the online reporting form at www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Topics/Report-Problem Hotline to inquire about snow related concerns and receive snow operation updates. Inclement Weather Hotlines: Public Schools 703-228-4277 Parks & Recreation 703-228-4715 State roads VDOT - 888-383-8368 Local streets 703-228-6485 (Note: During a storm, and for a period thereafter, you may hear a recorded status message.) Report a Pothole call 703-228-6555 Downed power lines, blocked roads, other safety issues - 911 For fallen trees, branches during weekdays - 703-228-6525 Downed power lines Dominion Energy - 866-366-4357 Gas emergencies Washington Gas - 703-750-1400 or 800-752-7520 Towed Cars During Snow Emergency - 703-558-2222

There are no declared emergencies at this time

Weather Update Snow chances linger today, finally ending by late morning/early afternoon along and east of I-81, in the afternoon for much of Central Virginia, and the evening for eastern and western Virginia. • One last round of snow could bring additional accumulations of <1” to the Commonwealth • Roads will continue to be very dangerous with additional light snow, strong winds causing blowing and drifting, and road salt becoming less effective or even ineffective due to the extreme cold. • Winds pick up significantly later this morning, gusting out of the northwest at 25-40mph+, and remaining strong through Friday. Additional power outages are possible, along with tree damage due to the wind. • Temperatures remain exceptionally cold through Saturday morning. Due to this significant cold, we will not see appreciable snow melt until the weekend, when temperatures rise into the 40s to near 50. Daytime melting and overnight refreeze will be a concern this weekend. Temperatures next week will be a lot milder, especially come Tuesday. • River Flood Warnings are still in effect for: o the Appomattox River at Matoaca affecting the city of Petersburg, and portions of Chesterfield and Dinwiddie counties o Appomattox River at Mattoax affecting portions of Chesterfield, Powhatan, and Amelia counties o Nottoway River at Sebrell affecting portions of Sussex and Southampton • Snow Totals Snapshot o 12.5” Chesapeake o 11.5” Norfolk International o 10.5” Northampton 10” o Portsmouth o 8.8” Tabb (York) o 7.8” Wills Corner (Isle of Wight) o 6.5” Chincoteague o 6.5” Smithfield o 6.3” Ware Neck (Gloucester) o 6.2” Wakefield o 6” Pattersons Store (Nottoway) o 5.8” Meadowville (Chesterfield) o 5.6” Roxbury (Charles City) o 5.5” Cape Charles o 5” Mountcastle (New Kent) o 5” Petersburg o 5” Bottoms Bridge (Henrico) o 5” Mathews o 3” Jonesville (Lee) o 3.2” Short Pump o 3” Midlothian o 3” Holly Hills (Powhatan) o 3” South Hill o 2” Charlottesville o 2” Massanutten o 2” Pound

• WARMING CENTER The City of Lynchburg, in partnership with the Salvation Army, 2215 Park Avenue, will again open an overnight warming center for unsheltered individuals and families in the community . This is a low-barrier warming center. Warming Center Extended! The Salvation Army, 2215 Park Avenue, will open an overnight low-barrier warming center for unsheltered individuals and families in the community. There will be extra beds designated for the warming center. The warming center will be open: The Salvation Army, 2215 Park Avenue, will open an overnight low-barrier warming center for unsheltered individuals and families in the community. T Subject to change due to weather. Please contact the Salvation Army with questions regarding the schedule.

Provides development and coordination of emergency, including flood, hurricane, tornado, drought, winter storm, chemical spill, major fire, or enemy attack. Inventories disaster resources available within the community and provides information to the public concerning procedures during a disaster.

Communications Productions informs the public about County government by televising meetings of the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals, and by producing informational programs that are televised on Fairfax County Government Channel 16, via live video-streaming, and through video-on-demand. Communications Productions maintains an emergency messaging system that delivers important emergency information to County residents on Channel 16, providing a reliable means of communication during an emergency. Communications Productions operates the Fairfax County Training Network and produces training programs for over 30,000 employees of Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools to support a productive and effective workforce.

Personal Preparedness Actions During a winter storm, stay off the roads as much as possible and only drive when absolutely necessary. Always give snowplows and responders the right of way. Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal burning device inside your home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any other partially enclosed area. Snow shoveling is a known trigger for heart attacks. Always avoid overexertion when shoveling. When severe weather occurs, plan to check on elderly or disabled neighbors and relatives. If you must travel, know road conditions before you leave home. Visit 511.vdot.virginia.gov, check the 511 Virginia mobile app, or call 511 while in Virginia for information on road and traffic conditions. Protect yourself from Frostbite. Hands, feet and face are the most commonly affected areas so wear a hat, mittens (which are warmer than gloves) and cover your mouth with a scarf to reduce heat loss. Keep dry. Change out of wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat. Wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer or heavy clothing. Prepare your home Make sure your home is properly insulated Check the weather stripping around your windows and doors Learn how to shut off water valves in case a pipe bursts Have additional heat sources on hand in case of a power outages Keep a fire extinguisher accessible Replace the batteries in your Carbon Monoxide detector annually Prepare your car Batteries lose power as temperatures drop, be sure to have yours tested Check your car’s antifreeze level Have your radiator system serviced Replace your car’s windshield wiper fluid with a wintertime mix Proactively replace your car’s worn tires and wiper blades To help with visibility, clean off your car entirely – including your trunk, roof, windows and headlights Please heed warnings to avoid travel. If you absolutely have to be on the roadway, prepare your vehicle and have a kit for you and your passengers. This could include items such as: Blankets Drinking water and snacks for everyone in the car, including pets Boots Basic first-aid kit Warm coat and insulating layers (sweatpants, gloves, hat, socks,) Rags, paper towels or pre-moistened wipes Basic set of tools Car emergency warning devices such as road flares or reflectors Ice scraper/snow brush Jumper cables/jump pack Fire extinguisher Cash Items for children such as diapers, baby wipes, toys, etc. Flashlight, with extra batteries Hand warmers Paper map Portable smartphone power bank Extra medication Garbage bags Traction aid such as sand, salt or non-clumping cat litter Tarp, raincoat and gloves Shovel To learn more about how to prepare yourself, your family, and your business for winter weather, visit www.vaemergency.gov/winter-weather. For real-time traffic conditions anywhere in the state, dial 5-1-1 or visit 511.vdot.virginia.gov.