With heavy rains forecast for today and tonight, and potential flooding, and then more rain possible from Hurricane Joaquin this weekend, emergency management officials remind Virginia residents to prepare.Emergency kits should contain enough items to supply food and water for your family for at least three days. Examples of items your home kit may contain include:
One gallon of water per person, per day.
Nonperishable food.
Hand-cranked or battery-powered weather radio with extra batteries.
Flashlight and extra batteries.
First aid kit.
Prescription medications.
Hand-operated can opener.
Personal care products.
Food and water for pets.
Gov. Terry McAuliffe has declared a State of Emergency for Virginia, which allows emergency responders to begin to prepare for the storms. He also issued tips to residents, including that "when roads are flooded, turn around and drive to a safe location."
