Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:29 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:29:57 GMT
Richmond, VA—As 8News continues its investigation into the allegations against The ROC Church pastor Geronimo Aguilar who is accused of having sex with minors in Texas, another woman has come forward with allegationsMore >>
Warrants in Texas charge "Pastor G" with aggravated sexual assault of a minor; A second ROC pastor also arrested for making threats... More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:29 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:29:00 GMT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - William H. Goodwin Jr. will become vice rector of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors in July. The university says in a news release that board members elected GoodwinMore >>
William H. Goodwin Jr. will become vice rector of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors in July.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:02 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:02:08 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — As soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV, I had to leave the office right away. I had photographed about a dozen tornados in my decade in Oklahoma and if I didn't get into my carMore >>
As soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV, I had to leave the office right away. I had photographed about a dozen tornados in my decade in Oklahoma and if I didn't get into my car before the funnel cloud swept through, I knew I would get stuck in traffic and arrive too late at the scene.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:54 AM EDT2013-05-21 09:54:23 GMT
LUNENBURG, VA-The Southside SPCA is caring for dozens of dogs after the animals were seized from a Lunenburg County couple's property. Approximately 100 dogs were found to be living at the property, theMore >>
The Southside SPCA is caring for dozens of dogs after the animals were seized from a Lunenburg County couple's property.More >>
Richmond, VA—As Virginia braces for Sandy, many viewers have asked 8News what items should be included in their family emergency kits. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management includes the following items as essentials for any emergency kit:
-Food, at least a three-day supply of food that does not need electricity for storage or for preparation-Manual can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)-Water, at least three gallons per person for drinking and sanitation-Battery-powered/hand-crank radio with weather band and extra batteries-Written family emergency plan [on line form]
Once citizens have established the essential items, these things may be added, as extra safety measures:
-Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities-Flashlight and extra batteries-First aid kit-Whistle to signal for help-Prescription medications and eyewear-Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter where you are-Sanitation supplies: moist towelettes, toilet paper, soap and plastic garbage bags
For more information on how to keep your family safe during Sandy and other severe weather events, visit the VDEM website here.
