VDOT Alert, Virginia Drought Watch, Norfolk Water Supply, School Immunizations

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has begun
work on the I-264 overpass at Ballentine Blvd. The work includes
cleaning,sandblasting, and painting, and will require alternating
lane closures through September, 2010.

Overnight lane closures on Ballentine Blvd. will occur both north and
south bound seven days a week from 7:00pm-6:00am.
Motorists should expect delays and plan alternate routes.

Motorists can get more information by visiting http://www.va511.org,
tuning to Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) at 610AM, or calling the Traffic
Information Line at: 757-361-3016.

Virginia has issued a statewide drought watch due to lack
of rain and above average temperatures. A drought watch
is intended to increase awareness of climatic conditions that
are likely to precede a significant drought event and to
facilitate preparation for a drought.

Approximately 86% of the Commonwealth is experiencing
abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions. Most of
Virginia has experienced below normal precipitation in the
last 60 days and some areas have received less than 50%
of the average precipitation. Short term weather forecasts
do not indicate significant rain events that will erase these
deficits.
Virginia residents are asked to minimize non-essential water
use,and detect and repair all plumbing leaks.

The City of Norfolk Department of Utilities reports that the
City's reservoirs are at 87% of capacity at the present time.
This is slightly less than the 88.5% average for this time of year.
Still, the City urges all residents to use water wisely.

Norfolk Department of Public Health is offering free "Back to School"
immunization clinics during July and August at these locations:

Little Creek Health Center
207 E. Little Creek Rd.
Mon.- Fri., 8:30am-10:30am and 1:00pm-3:30pm.
757-531-2135

Southampton Health Center
830 Southampton Ave.
(intersection of Brambleton & Colley Aves.)
Mon.-Fri., 2:00pm-4:00pm
757-683-2728

Norfolk requires all students entering the 6th grade in September
to have their TDAP(Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertusis{whooping cough})
booster shot. Children entering kindergarten are required to have
their Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccination.

Parents are encouraged to get their child's physicals now. Make
your appointment with your private physician, HMO, military health
care provider, or health care clinic.

Act now and avoid the rush. For more information, parents can call
the Norfolk Department of Public Health at: 757-531-2135.

Stay cool during the heat wave. Drink plenty of water and don't
over exert your self. Check on the elderly to make sure they are
staying cool.