Emergency Management
Emergency Management
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.
Hurricane Hazards Fact Sheet
Hurricanes are violent storms which can bring heavy rain. intense winds, storm surges, floods, coastal erosion, landslides and tornadoes.
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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.