The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is in the midst of celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which takes place from April 13 to 19, 2025.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of a significant winter storm expected to impact Virginia this weekend and into early next week. The governor is urging residents, visitors, and travelers to take necessary precautions.

The City of Covington has declared a local state of emergency due to Sunday’s winter storm.

DANVILLE, Va. – Health officials are urging people to avoid trying to get the COVID vaccine by just showing up clinic without an appointment. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced Wednesday that only individuals who receive an appointment or invitation to attend a COVID vaccine clinic will be permitted inside to be vaccinated. VDH says Community Vaccination Centers (CVC) are only intended for those eligible to be vaccinated in the Phase 1 group in Virginia. According to city officials, people heard the vaccine clinic was accepting walk-ins due to a perceived oversupply of the vaccine. AdDanville City Manager Ken Larkin said those who travel to Danville without an appointment risk being turned away.