RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- At least 10 localities in Virginia have ordered residents and visitors to leave as Hurricane Irene approaches.
Mandatory evacuations are in effect for all of Accomack County and the city of Poquoson.
Hampton, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and the counties of Mathews and Middlesex have ordered evacuations of low-lying areas.
Three campgrounds and the YMCA camp in Northampton County have been ordered to evacuate. A voluntary evacuation has been issued for other areas.
Chincoteague has ordered all non-residents to leave. A voluntary evacuation is in effect for residents.
