Preparedness and partnership: How Virginia’s emergency management community came together to support a remote island

Tangier is a tiny, remote island in the Chesapeake Bay, 12 miles off the Eastern Shore of Virginia and accessible only by air or sea. The town, located in Accomack County, spans 346 acres and is home to fewer than 500 people. Almost no cars traverse the island; travel is by foot, bike, or golf cart. Fishing and crabbing are the main industries. 

Island life comes with challenges. Getting to or from the island requires an hour-long boat ride or a trip in an aircraft, and travel by water is often dependent on marine conditions; windy days can mean rough seas and more limited access to the island. Communications, utilities, and other infrastructure require special considerations because of the remoteness of the island and the lack of redundancy options. 

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