Emergency Management promotes a comprehensive emergency management program to mitigate the community’s impacts from manmade, natural or technological disasters and potential catastrophic incidents by utilizing mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery strategies.
The City’s emergency management system is outlined in the State Code and within Local Ordinance.
Emergency Preparedness
The public’s health and safety are a top priority for City officials, but the City can’t do it alone.
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The City of Virginia Beach uses VBAlert to send notifications to residents and visitors when there is a public safety incident.
Hurricane Hazards Fact Sheet
Hurricanes are violent storms which can bring heavy rain. intense winds, storm surges, floods, coastal erosion, landslides and tornadoes.
Latest News
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November 25, 2025
More Deployments to Alaska for Disaster Flood Response
City of Virginia Beach staff members are assisting with catastrophic flooding from the remnants of Typhoon Halung.
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November 20, 2025
Virginia Beach Completes Review to Help Maintain Residents’ Discounts on Flood Insurance
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November 7, 2025
Second Virginia Beach Emergency Management Staff Member Deploys to Alaska for Disaster Flood Response
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November 5, 2025
Virginia Beach Named StormReady for Ability to Respond to Severe Weather
National Weather Service designation issued after review of City’s Emergency Management programs