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About Ready Virginia

Virginia has experienced numerous disasters, from localized flooding to widespread damage, and from hurricanes and tropical storms to the terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Understanding the types of hazards that threaten Virginia and preparing for them ahead of time will ensure that when the next disaster strikes, the citizens of the Commonwealth will be ready.

Ready Virginia is a statewide public education effort to prepare Virginians for all hazards, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.

Ready Virginia encourages Virginians to do three things to prepare for emergencies:

The Ready Virginia Web site is a central, authoritative resource for preparedness information for all Virginians.