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Residents Urged To Be Prepared Familiarize yourself with the terms that are used to identify a hurricane. Hurricane Watch: a hurricane is possible in your area. Be prepared to evacuate. Monitor local radio and television news outlets for information. Hurricane Warning: a hurricane is expected in your area. If local authorities advise you to evacuate, leave immediately. Prepare to secure your property. Cover all of your home's windows with pre-cut plywood or hurricane shutters to protect your windows from high winds. Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down. Make a plan to evacuate in case you are advised to do so. Lock the door behind you. Stay out of flood waters, if possible. Should you find yourself trapped in your vehicle in rising water get out immediately and seek higher ground. Be alert for tornadoes and flooding. If you see a funnel cloud or if local authorities issue a tornado warning take shelter underground, if possible or in an interior room away from windows. If waters are rising quickly or local authorities issue a floor of flash flood warning, seek higher ground. Stay away from downed power lines to avoid the risk of electric shock or electrocution. Do not return to your home until local authorities say it is safe. If you are not able to evacuate, make a plan to safely stay where you are. Know the Road Conditions Before You Leave Know the road conditions before you hit the highways. Visit www.511virginia.org or dial 511 from any phone for real-time traffic information and road condition reports. Or visit www.virginiadot.org for the latest road reports or listing of closed roads during a major hurricane or storm event. Stay Informed Listen to local news reports to stay informed of hurricane watches and warnings. Residents can get Hampton-specific information by: Visiting this website often Calling 311 (727-8311 from outside Hampton or from a cell phone) Signing up for email updates at www.hampton.gov/eNews Visiting www.facebook.com/HamptonVA or www.twitter.com/cityofhampton	Recent Media Alerts Hampton Closes Emergency Operations Center (Release Date: September 3, 2010) Hampton has closed the Emergency Operations Center effective at 8:30 a.m. this morning. Hurricane Earl has produced less than one tenth of an inch of rain and is expected to continue moving quickly towards the northeast with clearing expected after noon today. [more] Hampton Takes Hurricane Preparation Steps (Release Date: September 2, 2010) The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm warning for the City of Hampton. Hurricane Earl is currently south of Cape Hatteras and has been downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane, with a gradual weakening trend anticipated. The hurricane continues to move north and is expected to turn and move away from Virginia's coast Friday morning. [more] Hampton Continues to Prepare for Hurricane Earl (Release Date: September 1, 2010) Although Hurricane Earl was downgraded from Category 4 to Category 3 this morning, the City of Hampton remains in an increased state of readiness. The hurricane continues to move northwest; however, it is still expected to turn and move away from Virginia's coast Friday morning. [more] Tips for Preparing for Hurricane Earl (Release Date: August 31, 2010) Although the current forecast continues to show Hurricane Earl as tracking over 200 miles off the Virginia coast, with minimal impact to the Hampton Roads area, the City of Hampton and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) continue to urge residents to prepare for the storm. [more] Residents Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Earl (Release Date: August 30, 2010) The City of Hampton and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management are urging residents to prepare for Hurricane Earl, which is forecasted to be a Category 3 or 4 hurricane as it approaches Virginia’s coast later this week. [more] General Media Releases
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