WHO: Gov. Terry McAuliffe
WHAT: Brief on Commonwealth Hurricane Preparedness
WHERE: U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Portsmouth, Va. 23703
WHEN: Friday at noon
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Gov. Terry McAuliffe will encourage Virginians to get ready for hurricane season and provide an update on the commonwealth’s preparations.
The governor will also present Rear Adm. Stephen Metruck, commander of the 5th Coast Guard District, with a proclamation in recognition of the U.S. Coast Guard’s 225th birthday, which the service is celebrating Aug. 4.
Gov. McAuliffe will take questions from the news media following the briefing.
Media should report to the front gate no later than 11:30 a.m. for escort by Coast Guard personnel to the press event.
PRESENTERS: Brian Moran, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security
Aubrey Layne, Secretary of Transportation
Dr. Jeff Stern, State Coordinator, Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Rear Adm. Stephen Metruck, Commander of the 5th Coast Guard District
NOTE: For security reasons, please submit the names of individuals attending this briefing to the duty watch officer at D5de@uscg.mil or 757-434-7712 no later than noon Thursday. All individuals will be required to have a valid ID card and proof of insurance and registration for their vehicles. We cannot guarantee admittance for late submissions.