Pulaski County Va

$4.3 million to go to Virginia tornado relief

RICHMOND -- At least $4.3 million from Virginia's revenue surplus will cover public costs associated with April tornadoes that hit three counties in the state, Gov. Bob McDonnell said this week.

The funds will reimburse costs incurred by four state agencies and by Washington County in Southwest Virginia and Gloucester and Middlesex counties in the state's Middle Peninsula region. Prior to McDonnell's Tuesday announcement about the revenue surplus, the state already had dedicated more than $679,000 in tornado-related reimbursements to Pulaski County, which was hit by two tornadoes April 8.

The reimbursements cover costs associated with debris removal, damage to public vehicles and facilities, and first-responder overtime, administration officials said.

"It's a whole array of bills," said state Secretary of Finance Richard Brown during a press conference on Tuesday. "These things take a long time to sort of clear out. But that is the estimate we have at this stage of the game."

The storm-related reimbursements likely will increase after state officials finish collecting and processing receipts, a McDonnell spokeswoman said Wednesday.

More than 30 tornadoes hit Virginia in April, killing 10 people, injuring more than 100 and causing millions of dollars in damage. Four people died in an April 28 tornado that hit Glade Spring in Washington County.

The April 8 tornadoes that hit the town of Pulaski and nearby Draper damaged about 270 buildings and caused more than $5 million in damage. Within three weeks of the storm, McDonnell approved up to $679,050 in assistance from the Commonwealth Emergency Relief for Localities Program, including about $468,000 to cover local government expenses.

Among other things, the state assistance has helped pay for additional staff that were hired to assist with tornado relief efforts, said Robert Hiss, Pulaski's assistant county administrator.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied McDonnell's requests for federal disaster aid to the tornado-stricken communities. McDonnell said he complained directly to FEMA officials about the rejections last weekend while attending the National Governors Association meeting in Utah.

"We're obviously very disappointed with our multiple rebuffs from FEMA," McDonnell said Tuesday. "But at the same time we're going to do everything we can here."

The governor announced in May that he would set aside $600,000 in projected state agency savings for tornado relief, and the state has set up a website to collect donations from individuals, businesses and nonprofits.

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LAUREL, MD — In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents, Verizon Wireless has increased the 3G data handling capacity of its network in Pulaski County, Virginia.      

Expanded 3G data capacity in Pulaski County lets more customers using tablets, laptops or smartphones instantly download the latest apps, music, videos or 3D games; rapidly browse the Web to keep up with news, sports, stock quotes; send and receive emails in real-time as well as open and download attachments; enjoy turn-by-turn navigation; and more.

The increased coverage is part of the company’s aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless’ voice and data services.  Last year alone, the company spent $347 million on regional network improvements, bringing total network investment in the region since 2000 to more than $2.6 billion.

“More and more people rely on smartphones and 3G apps to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go,” said Mike Maiorana, Verizon Wireless regional president.  “We’re committed to continuously improving our network to provide our customers with the 3G advantage, coverage and speed they want and need.”

Verizon Wireless has the nation’s largest and most reliable 3G broadband network which makes advanced services like turn-by-turn navigation, over-the-air downloads of the latest applications, text/picture messaging, video and music downloads, web browsing and 3D gaming possible.  Mobile Broadband customers in enhanced broadband wireless coverage areas can expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. Customer demand for these advanced services continues to grow.

In addition to enhancing its 3G network, Verizon Wireless has deployed its 4G LTE Network in 74 metropolitan areas and 76 commercial airports coast to coast covering one-third of all Americans.  During 2011, the company will continue to expand its 4G footprint to include more than 175 markets by year-end.  Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE wireless network is the fastest and most advanced 4G network in America and offers speeds up to 10 times faster than the current 3G network.

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