Virginia Organizations Active in Disasters(VAVOAD)

A partnership of non-profit and faith-based organizations active in emergencies and disasters
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[Virginia Organizations Active in Disasters(VAVOAD) @VaVOAD]

Pre-register for your vaccine today at https://t.co/1t5mvLx7Dt or call 877-VAX-IN-VA.

After preregistering, you need to verify & answer a few more questions to confirm.

#vaccinatevirginia #COVID19 #Virginia #va

[Va Dept of Health @VDHgov]

Are you pre-registered for a vaccine? Verify and update your record at https://t.co/UyjiGaRQJq or 877-VAX-IN-VA. If key info is missing, your appointment may be delayed. Updating will not change your pre-registration date.
#vaccinatevirginia #rva #nova #hrva #virginia #dmv #va

[FEMA Region 3 @FEMAregion3]

Even if you're vaccinated, continuing to wear your mask in public is vital to stopping the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visit https://t.co/IsjALgC3od to learn how improve the effectiveness of your mask.

[FEMA Region 3 @FEMAregion3]

The @FEMA response teams deployed to community vaccination centers are committed to helping everyone, including those with access and functional needs.

Using technology such as a Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) we can communicate with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

[Dr. Tom Frieden @DrTomFrieden]

The likelihood that you'll suffer long-term complications from Covid infection is way higher than any theoretical risk there might be from vaccines.

[Ready Fairfax @ReadyFairfax]

Do you know how to tell how far away lightning is? 🌩️

#ReadyFairfax
#VASevereWeather

[Ready Arlington @ReadyArlington]

Spring in the air > COVID in the air. Wear a mask when you're outside your home, please.

[Virginia Organizations Active in Disasters(VAVOAD) @VaVOAD]

New research from NIST about benefits of cotton face masks.
#COVID19 #facemask

[National Institute of Standards and Technology @NIST]

Cotton masks become better filters when they absorb the moisture from your breath, making them even better at slowing COVID-19 than we thought: https://t.co/qbGtnC4a42

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Viruses constantly change, and new variants are expected.

Follow this thread to learn more about the effects of virus variants on #COVID19 vaccines 👇

[Ready Fairfax @ReadyFairfax]

⚠️Drill Alert!

The drill will be broadcast on NOAA Weather Radio and the Emergency Alert System via the Required Monthly Test (RMT). There WILL NOT be an actual Tornado Warning issued.

Do you know what to do if there is a tornado?🌪️
#ReadyFairfax

[Virginia Organizations Active in Disasters(VAVOAD) @VaVOAD]

If you need your vaccine visit https://t.co/VbLG4Nq85l or call 1-877-VAX-IN VA
8am - 8pm. Language translation available, TTY users dial 7-1-1.

[Va Dept of Health @VDHgov]

What happens when you get the #COVID19 vaccine?

For more information and to find out when you can get your vaccine, visit: https://t.co/oNupMCUlyP

#Virginia #VA

[Virginia Organizations Active in Disasters(VAVOAD) @VaVOAD]

Thank you @VDEM & @VDHgov for everything you continue to do to help keep #Virginia safe!

[Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM]

The past twelve months have been busy, but there's no slowing down. We will continue to support @VDHgov with the #COVID19 response and #VaccinateVirginia efforts.

[Henrico County Government @HenricoNews]

Today, thousands of residents received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine @RichmondRaceway. The one-shot dose vaccine is expected to help more people get vaccinated at our #Henrico regional events. Please keep an eye on your email for the opportunity to schedule an appointment.

[Lutheran Disaster Response @ELCALDR]

We recognize that women and girls are disproportionately affected by disasters, often due to societal norms. Around the world, LDR walks with women during disasters. Women also accompany survivors through the recovery process. We honor these women today and every day! #IWD2021

[Va Dept of Health @VDHgov]

Virginia has a COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration System. You can go to https://t.co/wc5BNe0myn or call 877-VAX-IN-VA to pre-register for the vaccine and get clear, updated information.

For more information please visit : https://t.co/oNupMCUlyP
#virginia #vaccinateVirginia

[Red Cross Virginia @VARedCross]

Over the past week the @VARedCross responded to 30 disaster events, providing emergency assistance such as temporary lodging and support for food and clothing to 35 families and 107 individuals. Thank you to our volunteers for all of their support! #RedCross 1/2

[Center for Disaster Philanthropy @CDPhilanthropy]

We're hosting a webinar Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 2 p.m. ET to discuss #COVID19 philanthropy in 2020. Experts will discuss the philanthropic response to the pandemic and ongoing needs. https://t.co/gFJnh1Jvp1 #CDP4Recovery #philanthropy

[NWS Weather Prediction Center @NWSWPC]

Excessive rainfall will be a growing concern going into the weekend across portions of the lower Mississippi Valley, Mid-South, and Ohio Valley as multiple rounds of heavy rain impact the region. Some areas may see storm totals approach or exceed 5 inches!

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Now, more than ever, it is important to take care of your mental and behavioral health. For tips on social distancing and taking care of your behavioral health during #COVID19, visit ➡️ https://t.co/uXVpGy9KG0

[Virginia Organizations Active in Disasters(VAVOAD) @VaVOAD]

Thank you @VARedCross and @NBC12 for helping others in need!

[Christy @TissyTarnoon]

So thankful that @NBC12 once again has our @VARedCross family out to support disaster relief tonight and tomorrow!

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

Good morning! Clouds will continue to be on the increase as we head through this morning and afternoon. Rain moves into the region from southwest to northeast later this afternoon into tonight. Cooler today with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s