​The Office of 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.

Flood Mitigation Input

Like any other low lying coastal area, Virginia Beach's elevation and proximity to water makes it susceptible to flooding.

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Emergency Preparedness

The public’s health and safety is a top priority for City officials, but they can’t do it alone.

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Hurricane Hazards Fact Sheet

Hurricanes are violent storms which can bring intense winds, heavy rain, a storm surge, floods, coastal erosion, landslides, and tornadoes.

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