City of Manassas VA will open a shelter for Hurricane Sandy victims at 7 p.m. at Osbourn High School.

Prince William County VA has opened two shelters, one with animal accommodations, reports schools and courts closed on Tuesday.

Virginia Department of Transportation said it was lifting HOV restrictions this afternoon, Oct. 29, on Interstates 66, 95, 395 and the Dulles Toll Road.

A generator poses certain risks that must be addressed for safe operation, including fire, damage to electrical equipment, and even injury or death to people operating the generator or in the building where it is being used, according to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS).

Dominion Virginia Power customers can report power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy and receive outage-related information using smart phones and the company’s mobile website. Thousands of power utility workers are on standby in case of power outages.

NOVEC has tips for its 150,000 customers about what to do if the power goes off and emphasizes to stay way from downed power lines & poles & call NOVEC immediately. The emergency numbers are 703-335-0500 or 1-888-335-0500.

Update on Prince William County government closings and shelters in wake of Hurricane Sandy.

With Hurricane Sandy approaching the east coast, the City of Manassas VA government details how crews are preparing to keep city residents safe. Tips that residents can take before the storm causes potential are offered,