Spanberger signs executive order to boost Virginia’s emergency preparedness

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 254

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Executive Order 19 Tuesday afternoon, which is designed to strengthen Virginia’s preparedness for natural disasters and other emergencies and streamline the state’s response to crises.

The announcement comes ahead of hurricane season for states along the country’s southeastern coast. But the order extended beyond natural catastrophes, with the governor saying Virginia “faces an increasingly dynamic and complex threat environment that demands a modern, integrated approach to preparedness.”

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