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Is Your Household Prepared If a Hurricane or Other Disaster Hits?
Each September, we recognize National Preparedness Month to raise awareness about the importance of being prepared for natural disasters and emergencies. September is also a time when hurricane season is most active along the Atlantic Coast. Follow our Facebook page for weekly tips to ensure you, your family and your property are prepared. Sign up for Norfolk Alert to receive time-sensitive information by phone, email or text. |
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Do You Know Your Zone?
Knowing what evacuation zone you're in is the first step to knowing where to go in the event of a hurricane.
Evacuation zones designated A through D are in place across coastal Virginia. In the event of a storm or other emergency, residents of one or more zones may be directed to evacuate depending on tides, storm intensity, path and other factors.
Visit KnowYourZoneVA.org to find yours and begin identifying a safe place for you and your family to get shelter from the storm. |
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Protect Your Property
Do you know what steps to take to protect your property in the event of major flooding?
- Consider elevating the structure or at least raise the HVAC unit, water heater, and electric panel.
- Use sandbags to protect areas vulnerable to the entry of water.
- Seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds to avoid seepage.
- Move valuables and furniture to the highest floor to minimize damages.
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Utility Payment Relief
Are you in need of financial assistance due to COVID-19 to pay your water bill? Funds are available for Norfolk residents. It just takes a few minutes to apply online.
Applications are accepted through October 20, while funds are available. You can also call (757) 664-6700 for payment extensions and to set up a payment plan.
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Retain Your Rain
Looking for ways your organization can promote sustainability, be environmentally friendly AND drive community engagement? Look no further than the Retain Your Rain grant!
By applying for the grant, you could receive up to $2500 to not only capture rain water, but also beautify your building space and contribute to a more environmentally responsible community. Apply here! |
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Clear the Shelter!
Now’s the purrrfect time to find a new furry friend – $35 adoptions thanks to our Friends of the Norfolk Animal Care Center through September 19 as part of the annual “Clear the Shelters” event.
Our hours:
Monday - Friday
2pm - 6:30pm
Saturday & Sunday
12pm - 6:30pm
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September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed The World Exhibit
Slover Library
September 1 - 15
Labor Day Litter Stroll with Keep Norfolk Beautiful
September 3 - 6
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Volunteers Needed!
Norfolk State alumna, Britney Gatewood, has designed a mural that will be painted with YOUR help September 22-24. All ages and skill levels are welcome. All materials provided. SIGN UP HERE.
Save the date for a Community Celebration and Artwork Dedication, September 25, 1-3pm.
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Hot Data!
Accessible exits, lighted exit signs, fire extinguishers and working ventilation and fire suppression systems — maybe not the first thing you think of when you head to a restaurant.
Thankfully, Norfolk Fire-Rescue's inspectors have thought of it, and inspected it, and ensured that all is in order to prevent fires, as well as to increase the likelihood of survival should a blaze occur.
Information about the thousands of inspections this hard-working team conducts each year is now available through the city’s Open Data portal along with a story, “An Ounce of Prevention,” that helps describe their work. Fire inspections are crucial to fire safety, “It’s a sense of reassurance,” Battalion Chief Nicholas Nelson said. “An ounce of prevention goes a long way.” |
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Back to After School Programming
Recreation, Parks & Open Space is offering an After-School Program this school year for Norfolk Public Schools students, grades K - 8.
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Your Norfolk. Your Life.
Get Involved. Get Informed.
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It's Back: Neighborhood Expo
Celebrate Norfolk’s diverse and unique neighborhoods at Lakewood Park on September 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We'll shine a spotlight on civic leagues and provide plenty of opportunities and demonstrations of the ways residents can get involved in their own communities.
Festivities include food trucks, music, raffles, exhibitors, entertainment and prizes. Bring a lawn chair and dress comfortably as the event is entirely outdoors – light rain or shine.
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Volunteer!
Are you looking for ways you can give back to your community? The City of Norfolk has a variety of options to help you find a way that is meaningful to you, including:
Election Volunteers
Keep Norfolk Beautiful
Medical Reserve Corps
Norfolk Animal Care Center
Virginia Zoo
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Leave Your Legacy on the City You Love
The City of Norfolk offers you an opportunity to volunteer on several city boards or commissions.
It's easy to apply.
Pick from a list of more than 50 boards, commissions or authorities and submit your application online!
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