The Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Red Cross and Richmond Ambulance Authority joined forces Tuesday to issue public safety announcements as the hurricane approaches the East Coast.

"Not only is it a time for organizations like us to prepare, it is the perfect time to make sure that your families are ready," said Jonathan McNamara with the Virginia Red Cross.

While Hurricane Erin's potential impact remains uncertain, officials stress the importance of taking warnings seriously to prevent unnecessary risks.

"And that's really what this comes down to is we don't want to put our folks and emergency workers at risk in a situation that was easily preventable," said Mark Tenya, Public Relations Manager for Richmond Ambulance Authority.

Jason Elmore from the Virginia Department o

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