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Now is the time to ask, is your family hurricane prepared?
May 9, 2024 — One of the most significant natural disasters faced by the Joint Base Langley-Eustis community are hurricanes. The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on 1 June and ends on 30 November of each year, meaning it’s crucial to stay hurricane prepared during that time... MORE

Know Your Zone before the storm arrives! Go to KnowYourZoneVA.org or VAemergency.gov/hurricanes.

Hurricane Ready: firefighters provide chainsaw training
August 10, 2020 — As peak hurricane season approaches in Hampton Roads, late August through late October, firefighters assigned to the 733rd Civil Engineer Division Fire and Emergency Services provided chainsaw training to active duty U.S. Army Soldiers at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, August 6, 2020... MORE

JBLE stays prepared
September 12, 2019 — With September being in the heart of hurricane season, as well as being National Preparedness Month, Joint Base Langley-Eustis is staying ready for anything Mother Nature may throw its way. Starting in 2004, September has been recognized as National Preparedness Month, to encourage family and community disaster planning. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 1st Operational Support Squadron Weather Flight, brief each other in preparation for upcoming hurricanes at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 21, 2019.

Home under siege: JBLE prepares for Hurricane Dorian
September 5, 2019 — While America celebrated Labor Day weekend with barbeques, time with family and friends, and plenty of sunshine, military members across multiple east coast bases prepared for the approaching storm, Hurricane Dorian... MORE

For the Airmen of Joint Base Langley-Eustis the weeks ran together as both bases began preparing to secure infrastructure from a different kind of enemy: Mother Nature.

Hurricane Dorian Evacuation Order:
September 4, 2019 — Hurricane Dorian Evacuation Order Update: As we continue to monitor Hurricane Dorian, our weather experts at JBLE are now anticipating a storm surge of 7 feet on Friday at 2 p.m. Col. Clinton Ross, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, has amended the evacuation order to include all dorm residents on Langley Air Force Base, effectively immediately. With this new change all dorm residents, Lighter-Than-Air housing, Heavier-Than-Air housing and all lodging facilities are required to evacuate to their safe haven location by 5 p.m. Sept. 5. The Safe Haven location shall not exceed 750 miles and should be located outside of the designated evacuation area, in a “safe” location. Per Diem entitlements that are paid to each evacuee are as follows; transportation and per diem en-route, Lodging and meals/incidental expenses at safe haven location. Lodging is paid for commercial quarters and must be documented by receipt and are mandatory for reimbursement. Please see the evacuation orders from your commands to get more of the per diem entitlements details. ... MORE

JBLE relocates vessels, aircraft in advance of Florence
September 12, 2018 — Joint Base Langley-Eustis evacuated vessels and aircraft in advance of Hurricane Florence, Sept. 11, 2018, to avoid possible impacts from the storm... MORE

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off in preparation for hurricane Florence at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sep. 11, 2018.

CONUS Limited Evacuation Order (LEO) of VA Hurricane Evacuation Areas
September 11, 2018 — This is a Limited Evacuation Order (LEO) for Joint Base Langley-Eustis personnel who reside on Langley Air Force Base or in the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) Evacuation Zone A. Evacuees are ordered and/or authorized to move from a CONUS residence to the nearest available accommodations (which may be Government quarters)... MORE

Soldiers aid Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
September 19, 2017 — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis returned home Sept. 5, 2017, after supporting supply-delivery efforts for Texas residents stranded by flood waters following Hurricane Harvey... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis returned home Sept. 5, 2017, after supporting supply-delivery efforts for Texas residents stranded by flood waters following Hurricane Harvey.

Oh buoy! Soldiers anchor vessel for hurricane season
August 23, 2017 — The 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) conducted hurricane preparation exercises at Third Port at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Aug. 22, 2017... MORE

The 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) conducted hurricane preparation exercises at Third Port at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Aug. 22, 2017.

Hurricane season: Don't be scared, be prepared
May 31, 2017 — With the hurricane season fast approaching, it is important to prepare ahead of time. Although the season, begins on June 1, 2017 and ends November 30, 2017, storms can occur outside of the projected season. ... MORE

Hurricane season is from June 1 to Nov. 30, but can occur earlier or later than projected. Members are encouraged to build an emergency kit and have a plan to prepare for possible emergency situations.

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