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2010 VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM, “Heads Up! Changes in Emergency Management” FEBRUARY 18 - Registration is now open for the 2010 VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM "Heads Up! Changes in Emergency Management" March 31 - April 2, 2010, HAMPTON ROADS CONVENTION CENTER, Hampton, VA Sponsored by: The Virginia Emergency Management Association and The Virginia Department of Emergency Management The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium's theme is one to which we can all relate. Who ... (Full Story)

International Association of Emergency Managers Seeks Input on EMPG From Local Government Emergency Managers FEBRUARY 17 - From: Martha Braddock, Policy Advisor International Association of Emergency Managers-USA Subject: Tell Us Why EMPG Is Important Date: February 17, 2010 Dear Local Emergency Manager: Significant progress has been made in recent years in educating Members of Congress on the importance of building and maintaining strong emergency management programs at the local ... (Full Story)

President Barack Obama grants request for federal assistance to Virginia FEBRUARY 17 - Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced that President Barack Obama has granted a request for federal assistance to state and local governments in Virginia for recovery from the Severe Winter Storm that occurred December 18-20, 2009. The declaration makes FEMA's Public Assistance Program available to cover eligible government and certain nonprofit costs for snow removal, damage to critical infrastructure, ... (Full Story)

FEMA is seeking to fill 12 positions on the National Advisory Council FEBRUARY 05 - NEWS RELEASE FEMA National Advisory Council Search for New Members WASHINGTON * The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking for emergency management professionals who are interested in serving on its National Advisory Council (NAC) for a term of three years. FEMA is seeking to fill 12 positions on the council this year as some members* terms end ... (Full Story & Photos)

Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Potential Winter Storm JANUARY 28 - Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Potential Winter Storm *State of Emergency Necessary in Order to Pre-Position State Resources* Current Forecast Predicts Greatest Potential Impact in Southwest, Southern, Southeastern and Central Virginia Virginians Can Check Road Conditions by Calling 511 or by Visiting 511Virginia.org; More Information About Winter Weather Preparedness ... (Full Story)

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