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Local Connections
Photos: Hurricane Sandy in Greater Manassas, Manassas Park
Upload your photos and videos from Hurricane Sandy (safely!). Keep up with Hurricane Sandy news on Patch.
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Local Connections
Dial 211 for Hurricane Sandy Storm Assistance
Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. residents can call 211 to find storm services or resources for themselves or neighbors. "To find the services or resources they need, resident...
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Elections
UPDATE: Shelters Open at Stonewall Jackson, Osbourn High Schools
Osbourn High School in Manassas will open as a public shelter a 7 p.m. Monday, Manassas City officials said. The shelter is pet friendly. The address is 9005 Tudor Lane. Pr...
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Local Connections
Virginia State Police, VDOT: Stay Off the Roads
Update - 3:55 p.m. -- Virginia State Police say some news outlets are reporting that they have asked all motorists to be off the roads by 3 p.m. While the police are discouraging unneces...
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Schools
Manassas City Schools Closed Monday
Manassas City Public schools announced Sunday that schools will be closed Monday due to Hurricane Sandy. Parents should visit the MCPS website at www.manassas.k12.va.us and listen fo...
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Local Connections
Prince William County Schools Closed Monday
Prince William County Schools will be closed Monday due to Hurricane Sandy. The system followed suit with other Northern Virginia school districts. Fairfax County Schools announced S...
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Local Connections
State Officials: Make Final Preparations for Hurricane Sandy ‘Right Now’
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell said Virginians need to finalize their preparations for Hurricane Sandy “right now." State officials also advised to not underestimate the lasting effect that ...
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Local Connections
Caring for Pets During Hurricane Sandy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency via its Ready.gov website has tips for pet owners to keep their pets safe in an emergency. The full list of FEMA tips is available here. ...
