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Heavy rains leave behind a mess along the Roanoke River
ReporterThe Roanoke River has receded on the low water bridge on Wiley Drive in Roanoke but its left behind a mess. We saw water bottles, soda bottles, beer cans, a football, a soccer ball, a softball, buckets, large drums, even a toy boat. This comes just as...Tags: Bodies of Water, Natural Disasters, Rivers
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Biologists find hurricane damage to eagle nests
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Biologists have found that Hurricane Irene destroyed and damaged a large number of bald eagle nests along the James River.
The Center for Conservation Biology of Virginia Commonwealth University and the College of William and...Tags: Natural Disasters, Biology, Hopewell (Hopewell, Virginia), Science, College of William and Mary
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Hundreds of squirrels rescued following hurricane
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) -- Baby squirrels are being rescued by the hundreds from toppled trees and turned in to wildlife centers across Virginia in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The Daily Press (http://bit.ly/qoUTGM) reports Wildlife Response Inc., a...Tags: Natural Disasters, Hurricanes
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Liberty University students train to help disaster victims in New York
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefThe sun has set at Liberty University, but instead of retreating to their dorm rooms, a group of dedicate students are back in class. "I think we realize how much we have to be thankful for and that's why we just want to serve others," said Hannah...Tags: Colleges and Universities
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McDonnell announces funding for Pulaski to help rebuild after April tornado
Residents in Pulaski affected by the April 8 tornado may qualify for assistance.
Governor Bob McDonnell announced Thursday the County and Town of Pulaski will receive grants to assist with rebuilding.
“Residents of Pulaski were struck by a...Tags: Regional Authority, Natural Disasters, Politics, Renovation, Bob McDonnell
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Pulaski family gets new home after a tornado destroyed their State Street house
Five months after the devastating tornado, a Pulaski family is celebrating despite the rain. The Gallimore family got a ceremonial key to their new house this morning.
Their old house on State Street was so badly damaged by April's tornado,...Tags: Natural Disasters, Tornadoes
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Six years after Hurricane Katrina, recovery continues on the Mississippi gulf coast
ReporterSix years have passed since Hurricane Katrina devastated the gulf coast of the United States. Since then, many families have picked up the pieces. Some have moved away. And others are still struggling to rebuild their lives. News7 recently visited...Tags: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010), Natural Disasters, Environmental Issues, Heart Attack, Hurricane Katrina (2005)
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Sen. Jim Webb asks FEMA to explain aid denial
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- U.S. Sen. Jim Webb wants to know why the Federal Emergency Management Agency rejected Virginia's application for disaster aid for earthquake victims in Louisa County.
The Virginia Democrat sent a letter Thursday to FEMA...Tags: Natural Disasters, Jim Webb, Louisa County, FEMA
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Dominion says nuclear plants ready to restart
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) -- A Dominion Virginia Power official says two plants shut since an Aug. 23 Virginia earthquake did not suffer functional damage and are ready to restart.
David Heacock, President and Chief Nuclear Officer of Dominion Nuclear, said at...Tags: Natural Disasters, Nuclear Power, Physiology, Science, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Dominion says Mineral, Va.'s nuclear reactors ready to restart
A Dominion Virginia Power official says two nuclear reactors shut since the August 23rd earthquake in Virginia did not suffer functional damage and are ready to restart.
David Heacock, President and Chief Nuclear Officer of Dominion Nuclear, said at a...Tags: Virginia Earthquake (2011), Natural Disasters, Physiology, Science, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Governor Bob McDonnell asks FEMA for financial assistance
Governor Bob McDonnell wants federal assistance for Louisa County Schools.
The governor hopes that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, will help with the cost of repairs.
At least two schools are closed because of damage from the...Tags: Regional Authority, Thomas Jefferson, Natural Disasters, Politics, Disasters and Accidents
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Gov. McDonnell asks FEMA to reconsider decision to deny earthquake aid
AP Political WriterGov. Bob McDonnell has asked federal emergency authorities to reconsider their decision to deny aid to Virginia for the August earthquake that rattled the East Coast andcaused substantial damage at its epicenter. In a 13-page letter Friday to President...Tags: Natural Disasters, Barack Obama, Politics, Government, Disasters and Accidents
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