| Statewide Tornado Drills Set By VDEM For March 18
RICHMOND, VA – The recent tornadoes in Tennessee and Alabama show how important it is that everyone knows what to do during a tornado warning. Virginians will have a chance to practice tornado safety during the statewide tornado drill on March 18. As thousands of school children throughout the Commonwealth practice tornado safety during the statewide tornado drill on March 18, families and business owners should join them by conducting tornado drills at home and at work. Last year in Virginia, more than 210,000 people reported performing their own drills during the annual statewide tornado drill. “We've seen the damage a tornado can cause with little or no warning," said Michael Cline, state coordinator of emergency management. “There is no doubt in my mind that these drills save lives every year." Unlike hurricane season, there is no such thing as a “tornado season," and no part of the Commonwealth is safe from experiencing a tornado.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
FORMER West Ham flop Sergei Rebrov has moved to Russian outfit Rubin Kazan. The 33-year-old had an unsuccessful one-season spell with the Hammers during 2005-6 that bought just two goals in 32 appearances. Prior to that he had joined rivals Tottenham for £11 million after being signed by George Graham in June 2000. But he failed to ever justify the high price tag, managing in total just 16 goals in 76 games, and was farmed out on-loan to Fenerbahçe after being frozen out by Glenn Hoddle. He then moved to Upton Park before returning to his homeland as a free agent to play for his first club, Dynamo Kiev. But, despite being named as Player of the Year thanks to his 14 goals in 34 matches in his first season, he struggled to reach such heights this term and has decided to try his luck elsewhere.
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