Forum transcript here.

VIRGINIA BEACH —The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reminds Hampton Roads that it is important for every family to have a hurricane plan should a severe storm approach the region this season.

VDOT invites residents to log on today, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to receive expert advice and useful help putting their family plan together.

• WHO: Experts from VDOT, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the Virginia State Police and the National Weather Service will be available to answer questions during this two-hour live Internet chat.



• WHAT: A live online hurricane forum for citizens to submit questions and review information about hurricane evacuation routes and preparation tips.



• WHEN: Today, Sept. 20, 2006, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.



• WHERE: To join the forum, log on to www.VirginiaDOT.org, click on the “ONLINE FORUM” link and have your hurricane preparedness questions ready.



• WHY: Residents need to remain prepared throughout the hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 1 in Hampton Roads.

For more information on VDOT’s hurricane preparedness efforts, visit www.VirginiaDOT.org/hurricanes.


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