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37.77°N -75.60°W
Metompkin, Virginia
Accomack Co.
What this means for you.
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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.
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About Metompkin.
Metompkin, Virginia has always been at a substantial risk of being impacted by hurricanes due to its proximity to the Atlantic Coast and relatively flat elevation. The low-lying areas are particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding and such events are not uncommon. Local infrastructure, including homes, businesses, and agriculture, could see significant damage during a severe storm. Furthermore, transportation disruptions can become a significant concern, as roads may become flooded and impassable. Power loss is also another common impact of hurricanes in this area, which can further complicate recovery efforts.
Historically, Metompkin has seen significant impacts from major hurricanes over the past 30 years. Hurricane Isabel in 2003, for instance, caused substantial storm surge and wind damage. More recently, in 2011, the destructive Hurricane Irene caused widespread flooding, power outages, and damaged numerous homes and businesses throughout the region. Despite no major hurricanes directly hitting Metompkin in the past decade, there is a continued potential threat due to the effects of climate change, which may increase the frequency and severity of such storms in the future. Therefore, it is imperative to maintain strong, updated emergency response plans to effectively manage the potential for significant harm.
Metompkin, Virginia has always been at a substantial risk of being impacted by hurricanes due to its proximity to the Atlantic Coast and relatively flat elevation. The low-lying areas are particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding and such events are not uncommon. Local infrastructure, including homes, businesses, and agriculture, could see significant damage during a severe storm. Furthermore, transportation disruptions can become a significant concern, as roads may become flooded and impassable. Power loss is also another common impact of hurricanes in this area, which can further complicate recovery efforts. Historically, Metompkin has seen significant impacts from major hurricanes over the past 30 years. Hurricane Isabel in 2003, for instance, caused substantial storm surge and wind damage. More recently, in 2011, the destructive Hurricane Irene caused widespread flooding, power outages, and damaged numerous homes and businesses throughout the region. Despite no major hurricanes directly hitting Metompkin in the past decade, there is a continued potential threat due to the effects of climate change, which may increase the frequency and severity of such storms in the future. Therefore, it is imperative to maintain strong, updated emergency response plans to effectively manage the potential for significant harm.
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