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Virginians urged to prep for severe hurricanes ahead of 1999 season
Chesapeake scene reports Virginia emergency officials warn of a dangerous 1999 hurricane season with 14 named storms and nine hurricanes. They urge low cost preps like storm straps and surveys of flood zones, noting past deadly and damaging events in Norfolk and the 18th century Bay surge.
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Chesapeake
Bonnie
Clinton
Michael Cline
Virginia
Cline
Bruce Sterling
Hampton Roads
Sterling
Portsmouth
Cmdr
Scott Livezey
Navy
2Nd Fleet
Norfolk
Livezey
Chesapeake Bay