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- 01Sign up for local alertsYour county's emergency notification service. Free, takes 90 seconds.
- 02Pre-pick a destinationFriend, family, hotel, or pet-friendly Red Cross shelter inland. Avoid deciding last-minute.
- 03Build a 3-day go-kitWater, meds, documents, chargers, cash. Keep it by your bedroom door.
- 04Verify on the official mapBoundaries can change between seasons. The state map is always the final word.
About Rustburg.
Rustburg, Virginia, while located approximately 180 miles away from the eastern coastline, is not immune to the effects of hurricanes and tropical storms. The town sits at an elevation of roughly 850 feet and is in proximity to several watercourses such as Burton Creek and Elk Creek. This combination of features -- moderate elevation and presence of streams -- might potentially lead to instances of flash flooding during significant weather phenomena like hurricanes and tropical storms. Overflows of these water bodies could inundate roads, homes, and businesses, leading to property damage and potential loss of life. It's also important to consider that heavy rain and high wind speeds can bring down trees and power lines, leading to power outages and blocked roads. Historically, hurricanes and tropical storms such as Hurricane Isabel (2003), Irene (2011), Matthew (2016) and Florence (2018) have caused major problems in central Virginia. Rustburg and Campbell County were affected with flooding, wind damage, and power outages. Hurricane Fran (1996) was particularly destructive, causing heavy flooding in Campbell County. Though not directly hit by a major hurricane, Rustburg has still felt the significant impacts from these storms, including heavy rainfall, flooding, and damaging winds. It's crucial for this town to have plans in place for evacuation, rescue, and recovery from such storm impacts.


