Congressman Griffith Speaks To Violent Storm in VA
July 2, 2012
Saturday, June 30, 2012 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after a violent storm passed through the Ninth District last night:
For Immediate Release Contact: Maggie Seidel
June 30, 2012 202-225-3861
Griffith Statement on Storm Damage and Cooling Centers
Saturday, June 30, 2012 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement today after a violent storm passed through the Ninth District last night:
“Last night, parts of the Ninth District experienced significant damage due to a violent storm. My thoughts and prayers are with those affected. Fortunately, at this time, there have been no reports of fatalities or serious injuries in our region. I pray that this news does not change.
“As emergency crews and power companies work to assess the damage and restore services, I remain ready to assist in whatever way possible. I’ve received reports that tens of thousands across Southwest Virginia remain without power today amid nearly 100-degree heat. I would like to caution everyone in today's high temperatures. Please be mindful of the effects of the heat, especially on children, the elderly, and pets. Several localities have opened cooling shelters for those without power. Below you will find contact information for emergency managers.”
Emergency Management Information:
• Alleghany County 540-863-6600
• Bland County 276-688-3953
• Bristol 276-645-7400
• Buchanan County 276-935-6511
• Carroll County 276-730-3012
• Christiansburg 540-382-6128
• Covington 540-965-6336
• Craig County 540-864-5010
• Dickenson County 276-926-1676
• Floyd County 540-745-9313
• Galax 276-236-8101
• Giles County 540-921-2525
• Grayson County 276-773-2322
• Henry County 276-634-4660
• Lee County 276-346-7791
• Martinsville 276-403-5283
• Montgomery County 540-394-2146
• Norton 276-679-1160
• Patrick County 276-694-4940 276-694-6094
• Pulaski County 540-980-7716
• Radford 540-731-3617
• Roanoke County 540-777-8701
• Russell County 276-889-8247
• Salem 540-375-3080
• Scott County 276-386-6521
• Smyth County 276-783-3381
• Tazewell County 276-988-0491
• Washington County 276-525-1330
• Wise County 276-328-7110
• Wythe County 276-223-6033
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