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Larceny from Vehicle
On August 19, a resident in the 100 block of Carroll Street reported stereo equipment stolen from his vehicle.
Stolen items included a JVC stereo, a Clarion equalizer, and a 12" speaker.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Crime Line at 434-634-1111.
Assault/Breaking & Entering Arrest
On August 19, officers arrested George Cain Jr. (age 18) of 607 Halifax Street, Emporia, Virginia, for Breaking & Entering (felony) and Assault & Battery.
The warrants were issued after an incident on August 10 when it was alleged Mr. Cain forced entry into a residence on Reese Street to Assault a 21 year old male.
Mr. Cain was placed in SSRJ under a "no bond" status.
Half of Virginians recently surveyed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management have emergency supply kits in their homes. More citizens can join that number during September, which is National Preparedness Month.
"All Virginians are encouraged to follow the lead and get prepared for disasters and emergencies during September," said Michael Cline, VDEM state coordinator. "What we do ahead of time really matters. When families take steps before emergencies happen, then they have a better chance of avoiding injury and recovering quickly."
The survey also showed that half of Virginians have identified an out-of-town friend or relative for their family members to contact in case they are separated during an emergency. "Set aside time during September to create a family emergency plan. That one step could save a lot of heartache," said Cline.
The informal survey was conducted by VDEM to help evaluate citizen awareness and readiness for natural and human-caused emergencies and disasters. A total of 430 adults throughout the state participated. Although not a formal poll, survey results mirror previous research conducted by the agency.
"September is a great time for even more people to get ready because it is the height of hurricane and flash flood season in the Commonwealth," said Cline.
What Are You Doing to Get Ready?
September is National Preparedness Month
During National Preparedness Month, Cline encourages citizens to take three simple, low-cost steps to protect their families:
* Get a kit. An emergency supply kit contains essential items to support a family for at least three days. A kit should include non-perishable food along with a manual can opener and about one gallon of water per person per day. Having extra cash or traveler's checks on hand is useful if power outages affect banking institutions. A whistle that can be used to signal for help and dust masks that can filter air could be included, along with a battery powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries.
* Make a plan. A family communications plan includes discussions about what to do and who to contact if family members are separated when an emergency strikes. For example, it is often easier to call long distance during an emergency due to overloaded local phone lines. Each family member should know where to meet and who to call in case of emergency.
* Stay informed. It is vital that people stay informed before, during and after an emergency. Listen to local media and use resources such as www.ReadyVirginia.gov.
Southside Virginia Community College - Emporia Campus will be closing its current location at the old Perdue building on Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. The campus will remain closed on Friday and will re-open Monday, August 25th at 9:30 a.m. at our new facility in the Greensville County Office Complex on Highway 301. The new facility is located near the Health Department.
SVCC EMPORIA STUDENTS ONLY
Friday and Saturday classes scheduled to start Friday, August 22 or Saturday, August 23 have been postponed. This applies to the EMPORIA Campus LOCATION ONLY. If you have a class on Friday, it will start Friday, August 29. If you have a class on Saturday, it will start on Saturday, August 30th. If you are enrolled in a Monday thru Thursday class(es), they will start as scheduled the week of August 25th.
Please note again that this is for the EMPORIA CAMPUS LOCATION ONLY
