City of Virginia Beach Preparing for Hurricane Erin Impacts

Virginia Beach Emergency Management is monitoring Hurricane Erin, which will move over the East Coast and bring heavy rain, rough surf, increased possibility of tidal flooding and tropical storm-force winds to Virginia Beach. The worst of the weather looks to start Wednesday and continue through Friday morning. 

City departments have been making appropriate storm preparations such as checking storm drains and pump stations, inspecting and securing equipment, and providing additional staffing to support emergency conditions. High water vehicles are staged in preparation. 

Emergency Management continues to monitor the storm path with the National Weather Service/Wakefield (NWS) and will make any further adjustments Wednesday afternoon as exact arrival of weather is determined.   

Parking
Parking is available at four municipal garages at Town Center. Individuals looking to move their vehicles to higher ground may use these garages starting Wednesday afternoon through Friday. Avoid parking in the reserved spaces at the Town Center garages as these spaces are leased by residents, and towing will be enforced. Be aware that if garages lose power, lighting and elevators will not be operable.     

• Maroon Garage (Apex Entertainment VB)   
• Red Garage (Westin Hotel)   
• Green Garage (Armada Hoffler Tower)   
• Orange Garage (Clark Nexsen Tower)   

Residents are encouraged to take these simple steps to prepare: 

• Clear any obvious blockages from around storm drains and ditches in your area. Do not block storm drains with yard debris bags or any other objects. 
• Remove and secure objects outside your home and business that may become projectiles during high winds, like lawn furniture and potted plants.  
• Sign up for VBAlert to get emergency alerts from the City of Virginia Beach via text message and/or email. 
• Download and share the Hurricane and Coastal Storm Preparedness flyer.   
• Have a family emergency plan in place. Plan and practice evacuation routes from home, work and school that are on higher ground. 
• Visit VirginiaBeach.gov/ReadyVB for a good list of supplies to have on hand, including drinking water, a first-aid kit, non-perishable food, a radio, flashlight and batteries, phone charger and blankets. 
• Listen to NOAA Weather Radio and monitor local news for severe weather updates and directions provided by local officials. 

Stay Informed 

For the latest news and updates from the City of Virginia Beach: 

• Monitor the City’s emergency site, Emergency.VirginiaBeach.gov 
• Follow the City on social media: @CityofVaBeach on Facebook, Instagram and X
• Citizen Services: 311 is available 24 hours a day for questions and reporting non-emergency conditions. Please only call or text 911 in a life-threatening emergency. 
• VBTV: Cox Cable 46, 47 & 48 and Verizon Cable 45, 46 & 47 will display emergency information, including our City operational status and facility closures.