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  • Tracking Sandy: Complete Coverage

  • Tuesday, October 30 2012 11:39 AM EDT2012-10-30 15:39:40 GMT
    RICHMOND, VA—Two people were killed during a wreck in downtown Richmond early Tuesday morning. The single vehicle accident happened just after 1:23 a.m. Tuesday. Police said a vehicle was attempting to
    Police have identified the two people killed during a wreck in downtown Richmond early Tuesday morning.

  • Tuesday, October 30 2012 11:35 AM EDT2012-10-30 15:35:33 GMT
    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia emergency officials are blaming two traffic-related deaths on superstorm Sandy. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management said Tuesday that the medical examiner's office
    Virginia emergency officials are blaming two traffic-related deaths on superstorm Sandy.

  • Tuesday, October 30 2012 5:37 AM EDT2012-10-30 09:37:01 GMT
    NEW YORK (AP) -- As Superstorm Sandy marched slowly inland, millions along the East Coast awoke Tuesday without power or mass transit, with huge swaths of the nation's largest city unusually vacant and
    As Superstorm Sandy marched slowly inland, millions along the East Coast awoke Tuesday without power or mass transit, with huge swaths of the nation's largest city unusually vacant and dark.

  • Monday, October 29 2012 10:03 PM EDT2012-10-30 02:03:23 GMT
    SANDSTON, Va. - Virginia National Guard personnel began assisting Virginia State Police and local emergency response organizations late in the day Oct. 29 at numerous locations across Virginia. Approximately
    Virginia National Guard personnel began assisting Virginia State Police and local emergency response organizations late in the day Oct. 29 at numerous locations across Virginia...

  • Monday, October 29 2012 3:43 PM EDT2012-10-29 19:43:35 GMT
    NEW YORK (AP) - When disaster strikes, phone and Internet service often takes a hit, right when it's needed the most. Here are some tips for communicating with emergency services and loved ones as Sandy
    When disaster strikes, phone and Internet service often takes a hit, right when it's needed the most. Here are some tips for communicating with emergency services and loved ones as Sandy collides with the East Coast:

  • Sunday, October 28 2012 3:07 PM EDT2012-10-28 19:07:28 GMT
    How is Sandy affecting your area? How have you been preparing for the storm? Send your photos to 8News at news@wric.com. Get the latest on Sandy here, and stay with 8News for updates.
    How is Sandy affecting your area? How have you been preparing for the storm? Send your photos to 8News at news@wric.com...

  • Thursday, November 1 2012 5:22 AM EDT2012-11-01 09:22:10 GMT
    NEW YORK (AP) - The cleanup of miles of New Jersey shorefront ripped apart by Superstorm Sandy has just begun, but New York City moved closer to resuming its normal frenetic pace by getting back its vital
    The cleanup of miles of New Jersey shorefront ripped apart by Superstorm Sandy has just begun, but New York City moved closer to resuming its normal frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways.

  • Tuesday, October 30 2012 9:19 AM EDT2012-10-30 13:19:27 GMT
    Richmond, VA - The City of Richmond has designated two Emergency Relief Shelters for city residents to utilize if they expect to be displaced by the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Major power outages have
    Two Emergency Relief Shelters opened by the City of Richmond ahead of Hurricane Sandy will close at noon Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, October 30 2012 9:19 AM EDT2012-10-30 13:19:10 GMT
    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Dominion Virginia Power estimates up to 1 million customers could lose power over the next few days as Hurricane Sandy barrels by Virginia. About 2,000 of the utility's customers
    Dominion Virginia Power estimates up to 1 million customers could lose power over the next few days as Hurricane Sandy barrels by Virginia.

  • Monday, October 29 2012 9:43 PM EDT2012-10-30 01:43:47 GMT
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama delivered a sober warning to millions in the path of Hurricane Sandy on Monday, declaring that even though food, water and generators have been moved into position,
    President Barack Obama delivered a sober warning to millions in the path of Hurricane Sandy on Monday, declaring that even though food, water and generators have been moved into position, "this is going to be a difficult storm" with long-term power and transportation outages possible.

  • Monday, October 29 2012 6:25 PM EDT2012-10-29 22:25:07 GMT
    RICHMOND, VA-Governor McDonnell will speak Monday about Hurricane Sandy, Virginia's State of Emergency and recovery efforts by the Commonwealth.The governor will speak at the Patrick Henry Building in
    Governor McDonnell will speak Monday about Hurricane Sandy, Virginia's State of Emergency and recovery efforts by the Commonwealth.

  • Monday, October 29 2012 10:21 AM EDT2012-10-29 14:21:02 GMT
    Hurricane Sandy is churning off the East Coast and is expected to join up with two other weather systems to create a huge and problematic storm affecting 50 million people. Here's a snapshot of what is
    Hurricane Sandy is churning off the East Coast and is expected to join up with two other weather systems to create a huge and problematic storm affecting 50 million people. Here's a snapshot of what is happening or expected, state by state.

  • Monday, October 29 2012 10:19 AM EDT2012-10-29 14:19:15 GMT
    A car plows through a flooded street in the Ocean View area in Norfolk, VA., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. Rain and wind from Hurricane Sandy are hitting the area. (AP Image)
    HAMPTON ROADS - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is monitoring weather conditions at the Interstate 64 Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) and other area bridges and tunnels this morning.
    The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is monitoring weather conditions at the Interstate 64 Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) and other area bridges and tunnels this morning. The Midtown Tunnel was closed in both directions earlier this morning.

  • Monday, October 29 2012 8:21 AM EDT2012-10-29 12:21:23 GMT
    PORTSMOUTH, Va. -- The Coast Guard says the crew has abandoned a tall ship in distress off North Carolina's Outer Banks as Hurricane Sandy swirls toward the East Coast. Petty Officer 3rd Class David Weydert
    The Coast Guard says the crew has abandoned a tall ship in distress off North Carolina's Outer Banks as Hurricane Sandy swirls toward the East Coast.

  • Monday, October 29 2012 7:48 AM EDT2012-10-29 11:48:51 GMT
    NEW YORK (AP) -- After days of seeming to take a looming superstorm in stride, New Yorkers gathered supplies or tried to get out of the way as forecasters warned that a wall of water could hit the nation's
    After days of seeming to take a looming superstorm in stride, New Yorkers gathered supplies or tried to get out of the way as forecasters warned that a wall of water could hit the nation's largest city.

  • Monday, October 29 2012 6:25 AM EDT2012-10-29 10:25:10 GMT
    RICHMOND - Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) urges motorists to limit travel on roadways until unsafe weather conditions pass. Flooding, high winds and downed trees and power lines will be the
    Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) urges motorists to limit travel on roadways until unsafe weather conditions pass. Flooding, high winds and downed trees and power lines will be the hazards.

  • Monday, October 29 2012 4:44 AM EDT2012-10-29 08:44:22 GMT
    NEW YORK (AP) -- Hurricane Sandy bore down on the Eastern Seaboard's largest cities Monday, forcing the shutdown of mass transit, schools and financial markets, sending coastal residents fleeing for higher
    Hurricane Sandy bore down on the Eastern Seaboard's largest cities Monday, forcing the shutdown of mass transit, schools and financial markets, sending coastal residents fleeing for higher ground, and threatening a dangerous mix of high winds, soaking rain and a surging wall of water up to 11 feet tall.

  • Sunday, October 28 2012 3:46 PM EDT2012-10-28 19:46:25 GMT
    SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. (AP) -- Forget distinctions like tropical storm or hurricane. Don't get fixated on a particular track. Wherever it hits, the behemoth storm plodding up the East Coast will afflict a third
    Forget distinctions like tropical storm or hurricane. Don't get fixated on a particular track. Wherever it hits, the behemoth storm plodding up the East Coast will afflict a third of the country with sheets of rain, high winds and heavy snow, say officials who warned millions in coastal areas to get out of the way.

  • Sunday, October 28 2012 1:25 PM EDT2012-10-28 17:25:34 GMT
    RICHMOND, VA—Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell declared a state of emergency in Virginia on Friday, ahead of Hurricane Sandy. "We are issuing this state of emergency today as a precautionary measure in order
    Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell declared a state of emergency in Virginia on Friday in preparation of Hurricane Sandy.

  • Sunday, October 28 2012 1:17 PM EDT2012-10-28 17:17:44 GMT
    HENRICO, VA- Henrico County has established an information hotline for residents with storm related questions. Beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, residents can call (804) 501-7900 to report downed trees, blocked
    Henrico County has established an information hotline for residents with storm related questions.

  • Sunday, October 28 2012 10:55 AM EDT2012-10-28 14:55:21 GMT
    RICHMOND, VA— In advance of Hurricane Sandy, The City of Richmond activated the City's 3-1-1 Call Center on Sunday. Richmond City Mayor Dwight C. Jones is asking residents to report all non-life threatening
    In advance of Hurricane Sandy, The City of Richmond activated the City's 3-1-1 Call Center on Sunday.

  • Sunday, October 28 2012 10:01 AM EDT2012-10-28 14:01:27 GMT
    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Virginia State Board of Elections is advising local registrars to accommodate voters who ask to vote absentee because of the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy. In-person absentee
    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Virginia State Board of Elections is advising local registrars to accommodate voters who ask to vote absentee because of the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy. In-person absentee

  • Sunday, October 28 2012 5:16 AM EDT2012-10-28 09:16:11 GMT
    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Hurricane Sandy has prompted the two presidential campaigns to cancel scheduled events in Virginia. Mitt Romney's campaign said it was cancelling scheduled Virginia appearances Sunday
    Hurricane Sandy has prompted the two presidential campaigns to cancel scheduled events in Virginia.

  • Sunday, October 28 2012 1:40 AM EDT2012-10-28 05:40:04 GMT
    1. A NORTHBOUND HURRICANE Hurricane Sandy is moving very slowly toward the north-northeast and is expected to continue its current path parallel to the Carolinas over the weekend, forecasters say. At some
    Hurricane Sandy is moving very slowly toward the north-northeast and is expected to continue its current path parallel to the Carolinas over the weekend, forecasters say...

  • Saturday, October 27 2012 8:36 AM EDT2012-10-27 12:36:00 GMT
    MIAMI (AP) -- Forecasters say Sandy has again reached hurricane strength, with sustained winds of 75 mph. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Saturday morning that a Hurricane Hunter aircraft found
    Forecasters say Sandy is a hurricane again, hours after being downgraded to tropical storm.


  • Saturday, October 27 2012 5:29 AM EDT2012-10-27 09:29:33 GMT
    BLOOMSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The National Weather Service has downgraded Sandy from a hurricane to a tropical storm but warns that "widespread impacts" are still expected into next week for the U.S. East Coast. The
    The National Weather Service has downgraded Sandy from a hurricane to a tropical storm but warns that "widespread impacts" are still expected into next week for the U.S. East Coast.

  • Saturday, October 27 2012 5:18 AM EDT2012-10-27 09:18:24 GMT
    DUCK, N.C. (AP) -- A year after being walloped by Hurricane Irene, residents rushed to put away boats, harvest crops and sandbag boardwalks Friday as the Eastern Seaboard braced for a rare megastorm that
    A year after being walloped by Hurricane Irene, residents rushed to put away boats, harvest crops and sandbag boardwalks Friday as the Eastern Seaboard braced for a rare megastorm that experts said would cause much greater havoc.

  • Saturday, October 27 2012 5:10 AM EDT2012-10-27 09:10:02 GMT
    PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- Hurricane Sandy is swirling off toward the U.S. East Coast, leaving the Caribbean to mourn the storm-related deaths of at least 43 people and clean up wrecked homes, felled
    Hurricane Sandy is swirling off toward the U.S. East Coast, leaving the Caribbean to mourn the storm-related deaths of at least 43 people and clean up wrecked homes, felled power lines and fallen tree branches.

  • Friday, October 26 2012 3:35 PM EDT2012-10-26 19:35:25 GMT
    NORFOLK, VA. (AP) - The commander of U.S. Fleet Forces in Norfolk is ordering ships in Virginia's Hampton Roads area out to sea ahead of Hurricane Sandy's expected path along the coast. Adm. Bill Gortney
    The commander of U.S. Fleet Forces in Norfolk is ordering ships in Virginia's Hampton Roads area out to sea ahead of Hurricane Sandy's expected path along the coast.

  • Friday, October 26 2012 2:43 PM EDT2012-10-26 18:43:18 GMT
    Better Business Bureau serving Central Virginia reminds those who experience storm damage to take certain precautions when cleaning up and making repair decisions. Natural disasters like tornados, hurricanes,
    Better Business Bureau serving Central Virginia reminds those who experience storm damage to take certain precautions when cleaning up and making repair decisions...

  • Friday, October 26 2012 12:55 PM EDT2012-10-26 16:55:59 GMT
    RICHMOND – Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews stand ready across the state to respond to any unsafe traveling conditions and damage resulting from Hurricane Sandy, which is currently expected
    VDOT says they are ready to respond to any unsafe travel conditions as Hurricane Sandy takes aim at Virginia...

  • Thursday, October 25 2012 7:10 PM EDT2012-10-25 23:10:20 GMT
    KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - Work crews in soaked Jamaica cleared debris and downed power lines left in Hurricane Sandy's wake while trying to restore electricity to more than half of the Caribbean country
    Work crews in soaked Jamaica cleared debris and downed power lines left in Hurricane Sandy's wake while trying to restore electricity...

  • Thursday, October 25 2012 6:50 PM EDT2012-10-25 22:50:30 GMT
    WASHINGTON (AP) - All the spare parts appear to be coming together to create what forecasters are calling "Frankenstorm." It is forecast to become a monster combination of high wind, heavy rain, extreme
    All the spare parts appear to be coming together to create what forecasters are calling "Frankenstorm."

  • Thursday, October 25 2012 5:18 PM EDT2012-10-25 21:18:37 GMT
    For the complete 8News StormTracker forecast, click here. WASHINGTON (AP) - Much of the East Coast has a good chance of getting hit by gale-force winds, flooding, heavy rain and maybe even snow early next
    Much of East Coast could see torrential rains and gale force winds from Hurricane Sandy; Track still uncertain...