During Hurricane Season it’s good to always be prepared. Keep an eye on the latest Hurricane Updates from our friends at WAVY-TV 10.

• Get the latest closings here.

• Make sure your family and home are safe with tips from weather.gov

Keep Dominion Energy‘s phone number and website saved on your phone.
If you lose power, call 1-866-366-4357 or report the outage online at http://DominionEnergy.com/Outage.

Develop an Evacuation Plan:
Find out if you live in a storm surge hurricane evacuation zone or if you’re in a home that would be unsafe during a hurricane.

Know Your Zone

Have enough non-perishable food, water and medicine to last each person in your family a minimum of three days. Don’t forget cash, a battery-powered radio and flashlights.

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Remember Your Pets:

Create an emergency pet kit for your pet with extra food, water, medicine and supplies.

• Find pet friendly hotels along your evacuation route and keep a list in your pet’s emergency kit.

• Locate boarding facilities or animal hospitals near your evacuation shelter.

  Learn more here

Preparing for disasters helps protect and create a lasting legacy for those you love. Preparedness Tip: Include your pets in your emergency or evacuation plans. https://t.co/Kaa5gLx8WI #BeReady #PlanAhead #NPM2022 pic.twitter.com/YeOC6vJwkO

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Strengthen Your Home:

Have the proper plywood, steel or aluminum panels to board up the windows and doors. Remember, the garage door is the most vulnerable part of the home, so it must be able to withstand the winds.

And don’t forget to reach out to others who may need help.

Get more tips from the National Hurricane Center here