A Special Edition of Chesterfield's Weekly E-Newsletter
Monday, August 3, 2020
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Updated Tropical Storm Isaias Information
As Tropical Storm Isaias continues to move up the East Coast tonight and through tomorrow, Chesterfield County wants its residents to be safe, informed and prepared.

Chesterfield's Storm Information webpage offers links to regularly updated county social media pages, important phone numbers, advice on storm preparedness and much more.

For the latest county information on Tropical Storm Isaias, be sure to like and follow the county's Facebook and Twitter accounts. The Storm Information webpage page will be also updated periodically with important storm information.

For updated forecasts, visit the National Weather Service website at www.weather.gov.
Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness
While Tropical Storm Isaias is approaching, it is not too late to review your preparedness plan:

  • Ensure your emergency kit is fully stocked, and be sure to include COVID-19 safety supplies, such as hand sanitizer, soap, extra face coverings, tissues and disinfectant wipes

  • Know where you are going to shelter before a storm hits and have a plan to shelter at home as well as a plan to evacuate

  • Stay informed by monitoring your local news and signing up for Chesterfield Alert to have alerts sent directly to your phone

  • Have a plan and plenty of supplies for your pets

  • Check on your neighbors and friends to make sure they have everything they need. Remember to wear a face covering and follow social distancing recommendations


Don’t know what to include in your emergency kit? The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has a great list of supplies to help you build one. The list can be found at www.vaemergency.gov/emergency-kit.

Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Red Cross have some great information and resources available on how to prepare for a natural disaster during COVID-19.


Stay Informed: Sign Up Now for Chesterfield Alert
Sign up for Chesterfield County's emergency alert program, Chesterfield Alert, to receive timely updates on emergencies and other important community news.

The Chesterfield Alert system enables the county to provide residents with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, including severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.

Residents who sign up will receive time-sensitive messages wherever they specify, such as their home, mobile or business phone; email address; through text messages and more.

For more information, visit: www.chesterfieldalert.com

Need assistance? Contact Emergency Management at: EMChesterfield@chesterfield.gov
Stay Connected: Chesterfield Social Media and Important Numbers to Know
During an emergency, Chesterfield County's Facebook and Twitter pages will be regularly updated with important information. Have questions, comments or details you want to share with us? Social media is a great tool to get in contact with us.

In addition, see the graphic for several phone numbers you should have on hand if you are seeking assistance during an emergency. Remember, calls to 911 should be made only during an emergency, such as: an in-progress crime, danger to life or property, a fire, medical emergency or other life-threatening emergencies.
Governor Northam Declares
State of Emergency in Response to Isaias
On Friday, July 31, Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency in Virginia in response to Hurricane Isaias, which has since been downgraded to a tropical storm.

Actions ordered by Governor Northam in his executive order include:

  • Implementation of the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan

  • Activation of the Virginia Emergency Support Team

  • Activation of the Virginia National Guard to State Active Duty

For more information about the State of Emergency order, read Executive Order Number Sixty-Nine: Declaration of a State of Emergency Due to Hurricane Isaias.
State and Federal Guidance for
Weather-Related Emergencies
In a news release issued Monday, July 27, Governor Northam urged Virginians to prepare for hurricane season.

The release offers advice on how to prepare for a hurricane, including reviewing Virginia's evacuation zones at KnowYourZoneVA.org, completing a family communication plan, checking insurance coverage, making an emergency kit and staying informed.
 
For more details on how to prepare for a hurricane, read the governor's full news release and visit VAEmergency.gov/hurricanes.

For disaster-planning guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, visit ready.gov.
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