Emergency Preparedness
Public safety is a group effort between residents, businesses and city government. Everyone plays a part when it comes to community emergencies.
Smart911
A resource for residents who have household members living with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges.
Do You Have a Plan?
Use this template to create a personalized emergency preparedness plan for you or your family.
Stay Ready
Evacuation Centers
In the event of a major storm, Virginia Beach may activate evacuation centers.
Evacuating
Make sure you know what to do and where to go in the event an evacuation order is issued.
Stay Informed
Learn about sources of emergency information and how to sign up for alerts from the City.
Make a Plan
An emergency plan provides a framework to keep your family safe during a crisis.
- Time for You and Your Family to Get Ready for Hurricane Season
- Emergency Notifications the City of Virginia Beach Offers Residents
- Make Sure Your Pets Are Prepared For Emergencies
- Five Tips for Residents to Safeguard Critical Documents
- How the City's Emergency Management Team Prepares for All Types of Disasters
- Meet the Emergency Management Security Division Team
- Preparedness Tips for Winter Weather Impacts
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