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Emergency resources information for Central Virginia

Chris Graham
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In the aftermath of the recent winter storm, several emergency resources are available to those in need.

The Regional Office of Emergency Management has launched a website to house pertinent information for any current emergency operations, including warming center locations and other info at www.communityemergency.org

The Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Emergency Operations Center has established a telephone info line at (434) 297-8415.

Dominion Energy is deploying solar-powered mobile charging units for citizens impacted by power outages to recharge their devices. A limited supply of bottled water and non-perishable food items will also be available.

Two mobile units will be manned and available today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:

  • Town of Louisa Food Lion, 501 East Main Street, Louisa
  • Pantops Giant, 1900 Abbey Road, Charlottesville

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham, the king of "fringe media," a zero-time Virginia Sportswriter of the Year, and a member of zero Halls of Fame, is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].