Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
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During the traditional brunt of Virginia's hurricane season, a poetic roll call of named storms illustrates their human costs. READ MORE
What does a flood look like to an artist? The third annual Flood Awareness All Media Show, on view at Art Works in Richmond, Virginia, through March 19, asks - and answers - this question. Co-sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the show coincides with Flood Awareness Week. READ MORE
In the United States, floods are the most common type of natural disaster, and they often cause extensive damage to homes. In Virginia, floods pose a risk to residents throughout the state, even if you live outside a mapped floodplain or traditional high risk zone. Common threats include storm surges, riverine and tidal flooding, and even snowmelt. READ MORE
In summer, most people arriving at Pocahontas State Park on Saturday have their mountain bikes, coolers and camping gear in tow. Not so the morning of Saturday, Aug. 22. READ MORE
March 8-14 is Virginia Flood Awareness Week, an ideal time to make preparations for potential flooding ahead of spring rains and the upcoming hurricane season. Floods are the most common and costly natural hazard. Catastrophic floods can impact anyone, anywhere. READ MORE
