The City of Virginia Beach has published some information regarding the Swine Flu epedemic. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the symptoms of the Swine Flu. You can access this info here www.VBgov.com/swineflu
The State of Virginia has also set up a call center to answer questions regarding the Swine Flu. You can call 1-877-ASK-VDH3 or 1-877-275-8343. You can call between the hours of 8:30 - 4:30 pm EST today and tomorrow. It will be evaluated and decided if the call center will continue next week.
As of April 29, 2009 there are no known cases of the Swine Flu in Virginia.
****Update****
As of today May 1, 2009 there are 2 cases of Swine flu in VA, one in Central VA and another in the Eastern section of VA which includes Hampton Roads.
Govenor Tim Kaine has declared today, April 28, 2009, Distracted Driving Awareness Day. So put down the cell phone, stop texting while driving, stop eating behind the wheel and pay attention to where you are going at least for today, maybe you will make it an everyday habit and save a life. 80% of crashes are caused by distracted drivers, another 65% of near misses are also because the driver was distracted. For more information regarding distractions while driving please visit this website. www.drivesmartva.org.
The City of Virginia Beach has launched a website dedicated to unsolved homicides dating back to 1970. In an effort to solve these cold cases the City is going on the world wide web for assistance. This site shows dates, names, breif description of the crime, as well as a map of where the crime occured. Although it is something none of us wishes to review for fun, please take a moment and go to the below link and review the cases listed. You may realize you can help solve the case and put an end to the unknowing of a family.
Kudos to the Virginia Beach Police and Detectives for solving all but 61 cases of homicide since 1970.
Many intersections in Virginia Beach are dangerous, made more so by people who intentionally run red lights. The City of Virginia Beach is taking action by installing cameras at various intersections to catch those red light runners red handed. You may have seen them while you are doing your errands. There are red light cameras at Kempsville and Indian River Road area, Virginia Beach Boulevard and Independence, Indian River Road and Military Highway, and Holland Road and Rosemont Road, just to name a few.
How this program works is if you run a red light the camera will take a photo of you (make sure you smile), and mail you a ticket. Currently law enforcement is only able to catch about 12% of violators, and if you drive in Hampton Roads I am sure you agree the number of red light runners is higher.
So as you are driving today make sure you slow down, take your time, and if you see the light is yellow or red make sure you stop. Save a life.
National Geographis TV host Brady Barr was at the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach yesterday educating and doing a meet and great for the new exhibit Restless Plant. Barr is the host of Dangerous Encounters, where he educates and catches deadly snakes, alligators, crocidiles, and all the creepy stuff most people do not want to touch.
The new exhibits at the Aquarium are set to open sometime this summer. Click on the link below to learn more.
Photo Courtesy of the Virginia Aquarium website.
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