Since 2003, Virginia has had 49 fatalities and suffered over $2 billion in damage from storms including Hurricane Isabel, Hurricane Jeanne, and Tropical Depression Gaston. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of Hurricane Camille, which left more than 100 dead and damage of more than $1 billion in Virginia.

Just a note for those following the uranium mine issues in Virginia - this press release from Governor Kaine's office details the issue of hurricanes and the problems that Virginia has had with these tropical storms just since 2003. How will this weather affect an open-pit uranium mine in Pittsylvania County?