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Virginia Beach Courts Will Be Open Tuesday

Monday, October 29, 2012 · 05:05 pm
Mary Hancock 385-0714, 404-7920 (cell)Tim Riley, 385-0703, 377-0134 (cell)Marc Davis, 385-0701, 406-2411 (cell)     All Virginia Beach courts – Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court – and the court clerks’ offices will be open T... ​

Regular Waste Collection Schedule to Resume Tuesday

Monday, October 29, 2012 · 03:30 pm
The City of Virginia Beach will resume waste collection Tuesday morning, Oct. 30, with its normal collection schedule.     An unusually large amount of debris is expected, so it is important that residents be aware of the following:    At this time, normal city garbage ... ​

Virginia Beach to End “Essential Condition” at 6 p.m. Today

Monday, October 29, 2012 · 03:00 pm
Mary Hancock 385-0714, 404-7920 (cell)Tim Riley, 385-0703, 377-0134 (cell)Marc Davis, 385-0701, 406-2411 (cell)   Due to improving weather conditions, the City of Virginia Beach will end its “essential personnel condition” today at 6 p.m.  The Emergency Operations Center a... ​

Birdneck Shelter to Close at 4 p.m. Today

Monday, October 29, 2012 · 02:30 pm
Mary Hancock 385-0714, 404-7920 (cell)Tim Riley, 385-0703, 377-0134 (cell)Marc Davis, 385-0701, 406-2411 (cell)     With winds and rain slowly dissipating, the city’s emergency shelter at Birdneck Elementary School will close at 4 p.m.  It is the only public shelter in Vi... ​

Use Portable Generators Wisely

Monday, October 29, 2012 · 10:30 am
MEDIA CONTACTS: Mary Hancock 385-0714, 404-7920 (cell)Tim Riley, 385-0703, 377-0134 (cell)Marc Davis, 385-0701, 406-2411 (cell)   Portable generators can be deadly if not used properly. The city urges residents to run their portable generators outside the home.  Generat... ​

Public Health Officials Offer Food Safety Tips

Monday, October 29, 2012 · 10:15 am
MEDIA CONTACTS:Mary Hancock 385-0714, 404-7920 (cell)Tim Riley, 385-0703, 377-0134 (cell)Marc Davis, 385-0701, 406-2411 (cell) The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health strongly advises all Virginia Beach residents experiencing power outages to use extreme care when ... ​

Public Health Officials Offer Food Safety Tips

Monday, October 29, 2012 · 10:15 am
Mary Hancock 385-0714, 404-7920 (cell)Tim Riley, 385-0703, 377-0134 (cell)Marc Davis, 385-0701, 406-2411 (cell) The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health strongly advises all Virginia Beach residents experiencing power outages to use extreme care when consuming refrige... ​

Virginia Beach Residents Warned of Fire Hazards

Monday, October 29, 2012 · 10:00 am
Hurricanes can damage power lines and create fire hazards. Virginia Beach residents are urged to follow these precautions:   Candles  -  Avoid using lighted candles. If you do use them, ensure they are in sturdy metal, glass, or ceramic holders and placed where they cannot... ​

Sandbridge Road is Impassible – Stay Away!

Monday, October 29, 2012 · 09:45 am
Mary Hancock 385-0714, 404-7920 (cell)Tim Riley, 385-0703, 377-0134 (cell)Marc Davis, 385-0701, 406-2411 (cell) As of 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, Sandbridge Road is impassible due to high water from Hurricane Sandy.  Police, Fire and EMS personnel are in Sandbridge to help with... ​

Convention and Visitors Bureau Cancels Open House

Monday, October 29, 2012 · 08:15 am
MEDIA CONTACTS Mary Hancock 385-0714, 404-7920 (cell)Tim Riley, 385-0703, 377-0134 (cell)Marc Davis, 385-0701, 406-2411 (cell)     Due to Hurricane Sandy, the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau has canceled its “Meet and Treat” Open House, scheduled for Tuesda... ​