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 SENATOR INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE HANDS FREE MOBILE PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING. Senator-Elect Surovell Introduces Legislation Limiting Predatory Lending More information: Nadine Slocu*, Legislative.. CONTINUE READING VIRGINIA DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: With Virginia under a state of emergency, and forecasts showing Florence zeroing in on the Mid-Atlantic, the time for all Virginians to prepare is now. While it is too soon to know the exact track that Hurricane Florence will take, the majority of forecast models are indicating significant potential impacts to Virginia in the form of coastal storm surge, catastrophic inland flooding, high winds and possible widespread power Virginia emergency managers and first responders are already mobilizing to prepare for the storm. Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency late Saturday in order to mobilize personnel and resources for storm impacts, and to speed the response to those communities that are damaged by the storm. This includes resources from VDEM, the Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia State Police, Virginia Department of Health, Virginia National Guard and others. All Virginians should expect potential impacts and life-threatening conditions from this storm. Now is the time to prepare—Make a Kit, The largest threat to life from hurricanes is not the high winds. Flooding is the deadliest result of these storms. Current forecast models indicate that Florence could strike the Carolinas and enter Central Virginia, possibly stalling and dropping more than 20 inches of rain in some areas. This will lead to widespread and dangerous flooding, inundation of roads and damaged infrastructure. Potential widespread power outages are also expected. Citizens should prepare for rising waters, flash flooding, and remember to never drive across flooded roadways. Most injuries and deaths occur when motorists try to cross flooded roads. Roads and bridges can be damaged or completely washed away beneath flood waters,