PWC Police make arrest in connection with Jan. 9. 2025 shooting.

American Red Cross is mobilizing disaster workers in the regions that weather experts say will be affected by the storm, and has more than 100 emergency response vehicles on alert. Supplies are ready to be moved and shelter locations are being identified across multiple states. The volunteer disaster agency has put out a call for Americans to donate blood in advance of the storm's expected landfall.

Here are the addresses to use in following the latest Hurricane Sandy forecast from the National Hurricane Center:

Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has postponed the Northern Virginia District Multi-Modal Transportation, Six-Year Improvement Program meetings Oct. 29 in Fredericksburg and Oct. 30 in Fairfax.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has advice for Virginians about food safety before, during and after power outages that may be caused by Hurricane Sandy. When in doubt, throw food out. Then throw out suspect contents of your refrigerator and check food in your freezer carefully to be sure it’s still safe to eat when power is restored.

PRTC buses will begin serving the new Telegraph Road commuter lot in Woodbridge VA on Monday, Nov. 5 when the agency’s Fall Service Change takes effect. Several other schedule and route changes are planned at the same time.

Learn prevention strategies and recent trends in youth substance abuse Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at Virginia Department of Forensic Science, Northern Laboratory. Exhibitors and speakers will spotlight bath salts, synthetic cannabinoids, prescription drug abuse, alcohol, inhalants, and other commonly-abused substances.

A town hall information session for parents to help understand the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and college application process will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Freedom High School.

Prince William County VA has opened a Haymarket location and added the McCoart Government Center location in Woodbridge as places where absentee ballots may be cast for the Nov. 6, 2012 General Election and Special Elections.