Virginia emergency officials have been monitoring the latest meteorological data and updates from @NWSWakefieldVA & @NHC_Atlantic on Hurricane #Isaias. In anticipation of seeing effects from the storm, please read this thread for some preparedness tips to keep your family safe.

Coastal Virginians should learn their evacuation zone at http://KnowYourZoneVA.org . If internet or computer access is not available, call 2-1-1 to learn your zone.

Residents should monitor the situation for evacuation orders from local and state emergency agencies to determine if and when to evacuate.

Now is the time to develop or update your emergency preparedness plan. Know where you will go if you need to evacuate and how to keep in touch with family and friends. Guidance on planning can be found at https://www.ready.gov/plan .

For a list of recommended emergency supplies to sustain your household before, during and after the storm, visit https://www.ready.gov/kit .

Due to #COVID19, the @CDCgov has made additional recommendations for supplies. Families should plan to also include cloth face coverings (for everyone ages 2 and above), soap, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes to disinfect surfaces in their kit.

Additional preparedness information is available at https://www.vaemergency.gov/hurricanes/  and the Commonwealth’s hurricane evacuation guide for coastal Virginians is available at http://KnowYourZoneVA.org .

Residents and visitors should stay tuned to local media throughout the weekend to keep close tabs on Tropical Storm Isaias as it approaches the Commonwealth. Be prepared to take action, and know that storm forecasts can vary significantly in a short period of time.

For the latest preparedness updates, please follow @VDEM on Twitter and Facebook and your local @NWS office for the latest weather forecast, advisories, watches or warnings.