Virginia Gov. declares state of emergency: Damage from quake greater than first reported — Hurricane threatens already weakened structures

August 26th, 2011 at 06:16 PM

Gov. Bob McDonnell today declared a state of emergency [...] because damage assessments appear to be more extensive than initial reports, aftershocks have caused further problems and the potential for high winds from Hurricane Irene threaten to further damage weakened structures.

More significant damage has been found closer to the epicenter in Louisa [...]

In Louisa, meantime, officials said earthquake-damaged schools will remain closed for the rest of the year. [...]

1. mergency Declared”: Aftershock causes quake-hit Virginia nuke plant to report Unusual Event August 25, 2011
2. Paper discusses worrisome scenario that quake caused “underground” damage at Virginia nuke plant — Hardest place to inspect August 25, 2011
3. Emergency diesel generator fails at Virginia nuke plant hit by 5.9 quake August 23, 2011
4. Dam at Virginia nuke plant inspected for damage after quake — Engineering experts had classified it as “high-hazard” August 25, 2011
5. Company admits Virginia nuke plant only designed to withstand a magnitude 5.9 – 6.1 earthquake — Today’s quake was 5.9 August 23, 2011

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