NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) — According to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, there have been five Michael-related deaths in the state.
Virginia storm updates as of 7 a.m today. 5 confirmed Michael-related fatalities. 520,000 without power. 1,200 closed roads. 5 suspected tornadoes.
— VDEM (@VDEM) October 12, 2018
Reports suggest that four people have died from drowning and the fifth person who died was a firefighter.
The department also reported 520,000 people are without power and there are 1,200 roads closed.
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There were also five suspected tornadoes from Tropical Storm Michael.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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