Caitlin Barbieri

Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator, Virginia Department of Emergency Management

[FEMA Region 3 @FEMAregion3]

The FEMA-VA Disaster Recovery Center is now open in Washington County. Virginia residents can visit and apply for federal assistance for home repairs and other needs resulting from #Helene flood damage. Details: https://t.co/iadMP7Gkne… #TaylorsValleyTough #DamascusStrong

[Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM]

A storm arriving late Friday will bring nearly statewide impacts to Virginia through Sunday morning. Start preparing!

We have a potential for:
🌧️1-4" of rain, some higher amounts
🌬️sustained winds of 35mph, gusts to 45-55mph near the coast
🌪️isolated tornadoes
🌊tidal flooding

[Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM]

NEW GUIDES: 🌀 We've updated our hurricane evacuation guide and created another version that focuses on the inland impacts of a hurricane for Virginians who don't live along the immediate coast but still have concerns over flooding and wind damage >> https://t.co/CSyIbBLXNG

[Caitlin Barbieri @caitbarbieri]

It was great to meet some of the @PhilaOEM team and learn about how the office is growing! Thanks for having us!!

[Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM]

This week, @VDEM toured the Philadelphia Emergency Operations Center and learned about what the office is focused on.
Good luck with planning for the 2026 #WorldCup!

[Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM]

Using this #TacoTuesday to remind you of the difference between a watch and a warning.
🌮 Watch = Be aware: The ingredients are in place for hazardous weather to happen.
🌮 Warning = Take action: Hazardous weather has formed and is happening.

[Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM]

.@VDEM teams are in #BuchananCounty assisting local crews after heavy rains Tuesday caused flooding and power outages. We will continue to provide support as needed.

[VDOT Northern VA @VaDOTNOVA]

So... yeah... plan ahead, folks.

[Caitlin Barbieri @caitbarbieri]

@fleischman_noah @VCU Congrats Noah!!!

[IEM News @IEMNews]

Enjoy engaging the public? Want to help connect people to critical services?
Come join #TeamIEM! 2 exciting positions to support Outreach and Comms for various projects in VA and PR.
San Juan, PR:
https://t.co/iDdicAY5UV
Arlington, VA:
https://t.co/mSaITuhogr

[IEM News @IEMNews]

#IEMHealth and @AshBritt_News are proud to have supported @VDEM and the Commonwealth in achieving this goal by vaccinating nearly 406,000 Virginians. We are honored to have played a small role in this feat and continue our vaccination efforts in the Commonwealth. #VaccinateVA

[IEM News @IEMNews]

Summer is officially here and so is the #summerheat! As the temperature rises, protect your health by practicing #heatsafety and know the signs of heat-related illnesses.
☀ Learn how to beat the heat and stay safe this summer: https://t.co/9pXsr5jQzb

[Virginia Department of Emergency Management @VDEM]

#DYK that it's the first Emergency Management Professionals Week in #Virginia? This week honors the service & commitment of #EmergencyManagement professionals & recognizes their contributions to the lives, health & safety of all who live, visit & do business in the Commonwealth.

[IEM News @IEMNews]

IEM just launched a web dashboard to illustrate the number of #COVID19 cases and deaths the #vaccine can prevent. Hats off to IEM's Modeling and Emerging Technology teams for this great work.
🔎Find out more: https://t.co/U5pjfsRnno
#IEMHealth #TeamIEM #covidvaccine #vaccination

[IEM News @IEMNews]

Elizabeth Zimmerman, IEM Senior Executive Advisor and former FEMA official, commented on Joe Biden’s nomination of Deanne Criswell to lead @fema, saying “Criswell could help change the agency’s culture and the male-dominated image of #emergencymanagement."

[IEM News @IEMNews]

"Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.” Today we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose words and legacy remind us, especially in these difficult times, to cling to hope and work to create a brighter future. #MLKDay #MLK

[Caitlin Barbieri @caitbarbieri]

Thinking about all my journalist friends covering Election Day, stay safe everyone 🗒️❤️

[Caitlin Barbieri @caitbarbieri]

Stay safe team!

[IEM News @IEMNews]

#TeamIEM is deployed to the Florida State EOC in support of the hard-working#FDEM @FLSERT team and their co-response of #covid19 operations #hurricaneisaias.
#ProudIEMers #stateEOC #FDEM #emergencymanagement #disasterresponse #covid19response #coresponse

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

When events threaten to disrupt business, markets and everyday life—we aim to help you navigate them.

[IEM News @IEMNews]

IEM created #socialmedia content to amplify the important messages from @HHSGov, @CDCgov, and other authorities during the #COVID19 pandemic. The #ItTakesANeighborhood Campaign encapsulates those messages.
Check out and #share the messaging here:
https://t.co/JpK9wD30SP

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

🚨 BREAKING 🚨

"We have therefore made the assessment that #COVID19 can be characterized as a pandemic"-@DrTedros #coronavirus