Virginia Emergency Preparedness
Based on 58 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in Virginia.
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Risk Score
High
Top Threats in Virginia
Hurricane (11 declarations)
Low Severe Storm (20 declarations)
Moderate Flood (16 declarations)
Moderate Winter Storm (0 declarations)
Low FEMA Disaster History
Virginia has had 58 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.
Declarations by Type
Severe Storm 20
Flood 16
Hurricane 11
Snowstorm 5
Tropical Storm 1
Severe Ice Storm 1
Biological 1
Earthquake 1
Terrorist 1
Freezing 1
Recent Declarations
Severe Winter Storms And Flooding 2025-04-04
Tropical Storm Helene 2024-10-01
Flooding And Mudslides 2022-09-30
Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm 2022-03-11
Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides 2021-10-26
Preparedness Tips for Virginia
- ✓ Keep a hurricane kit stocked with at least 7 days of supplies during hurricane season (June through November)
- ✓ Know your evacuation zone and plan multiple routes out of town
- ✓ Install impact-resistant windows or keep plywood pre-cut for boarding up
- ✓ Store important documents in waterproof containers
Emergency Contacts
Recommended Gear
Generator
Power outages lasting days or weeks are common after hurricanes
Water Filtration
Storm surge and flooding can contaminate municipal water
Emergency Food Supply
Supply chains can be disrupted for extended periods