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Virginia Declares Emergency Ahead of Severe Winter Storm

1/4/2025

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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency as a powerful winter storm looms, bringing snow and freezing rain from Sunday evening into Monday. Residents are urged to rethink travel plans, stay off the roads if possible, and prepare emergency kits. State agencies are proactively treating roads and closely monitoring the situation to ensure safety.

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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency as a powerful winter storm looms, bringing snow and freezing rain from Sunday evening into Monday. Residents are urged to rethink travel plans, stay off the roads if possible, and prepare emergency kits. State agencies are proactively treating roads and closely monitoring the situation to ensure safety.