Found a live stream on wdbj7.com for the search presser. It was very garbled at times so I couldn't catch too much, but here are my notes. Mostly paraphrasing, and I did miss quite a bit, so if anyone has any questions let me know. There will be another presser tomorrow at a different location, a spokesperson said they would "send out an email".
Q: Is the focus on rescue or recovery? A: focus is on finding Hannah. The other information, other potential cases, we have every confidence that law enforcement is going to examine those details, but our focus is on Hannah.
A: Search conditions are good. Heat coming up, vegetation tough, but good.
A: Using technology to be efficient, save man hours.
A: Using law enforcement and volunteer SAR groups. Rotating the volunteers in and out. 40 personnel today. Ramp up to greater effort over weekend.
A: Mentions blue wristbands from West Potomac HS softball team, has Hannah's initials and softball # – we look at them, they are tangible, keeps us focused and dedicated.
A: UAS still working north of the county.
A: Ask landowners in Albemarle and surrounding counties, information is coming from Nelson and other counties, looking for people to keep giving information to them.
A: The aircraft with imaging will not be up until Sunday. Company that donated does aerial surveys.
Q: Challenge for people who are not their on site to give permission? A: Have asked realtors, asking people to check their properties, can check property records.
A: UAS already helpful, go into areas that are difficult for search teams to go into, or for helis to fly because of power lines.
A: Most advanced SAR effort in Virginia to date. Lots of things being offered to us. This is not normal, this is extraordinary. Public interest drives a lot, a lot is people willing to step up to the plate and help.
Q: Some question about Randy Taylor (couldn’t hear) A: that has nothing to do with this case. This is focused on Hannah.
A: we have extraordinary maps – wish I could show them to you. We very carefully coordinate our tracks, where we have searched.
Q: Any significant finds? A: Most of what has been found has been discounted. Greatest thing so far is where she is not.
Introduced folks from Albemarle hunting clubs – asking assistance of hunters in search for Hannah. Deer hunting with bows start this weekend. Also getting word out to hunters to help with searcher safety.