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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... ​

Virginia Beach Courts Will Be Closed Monday

Sunday, October 28, 2012 · 04:00 pm
Due to Hurricane Sandy, all Virginia Beach courts will be closed Monday – General District Court, Circuit Court and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.  All court clerks’ office also will be closed. No decision has been made yet about Tuesday. Emergency preparedness in... ​

Virginia Beach Activates Emergency Website

Sunday, October 28, 2012 · 03:45 pm
MEDIA CONTACT: Mary Hancock 385-0714, 404-7920 (cell)Tim Riley, 385-0703, 377-0134 (cell)Marc Davis, 385-0701, 406-2411 (cell)   The City of Virginia Beach continues to monitor Hurricane Sandy and conditions across the city. For the most up-to-date information regarding c... ​

Virginia Beach Voter Registrar’s Office Will be Closed Monday

Sunday, October 28, 2012 · 03:30 pm
Due to Hurricane Sandy, the Virginia Beach Voter Registrar’s Office at 2449 Princess Anne Road in the Municipal Center will be closed Monday, Oct. 29. No absentee voting will take place at that office, the courthouse fire station or at Department of Motor Vehicle locations. ... ​

City Asks Citizens to Report Storm Damage

Sunday, October 28, 2012 · 02:30 pm
MEDIA CONTACTSMary G. Hancock, 385-4436, 404-7920 (cell)STim Riley, 385-1075, 377-0134 (cell)   The City of Virginia Beach is asking citizens to report damage to their homes, businesses, cars or other property from Hurricane Sandy either by calling the city’s 311 informati... ​

City of Virginia Beach Offices to Operate Under “Essential Condition” Starting 6 a.m. Monday Oct. 29; Emergency Operations Center Partially Activates at Noon on Sunday, Oct. 28

Sunday, October 28, 2012 · 12:20 pm
MEDIA CONTACTSMary G. Hancock, 385-4436, 404-7920 (cell)Tim Riley, 385-1075, 377-0134 (cell) Due to inclement weather caused by Hurricane Sandy, City of Virginia Beach offices and facilities will be closed to the public Monday, Oct. 29.  The city will operate under an “esse... ​

Citizens Urged to Stay Inside

Sunday, October 28, 2012 · 11:50 am
Due to strong winds, rain and the possibility of falling trees, citizens are urged to remain inside their homes. Winds are picking up and rain is steady. Some trees and utility poles are down. Police report the number of accidents is rising.   Residents and visitors are ur... ​

City of Virginia Beach Facilities Closed Today, Sunday, Oct. 28

Sunday, October 28, 2012 · 11:15 am
MEDIA CONTACTSMary G. Hancock, 385-4436, 404-7920 (cell)Tim Riley, 385-1075, 377-0134 (cell)   Due to Hurricane Sandy, the following city facilities will be closed today: All Virginia Beach recreation centers and parks All Virginia Beach public libraries All three city... ​

Dogs and Cats Only at City Animal Shelter During Storm

Sunday, October 28, 2012 · 11:00 am
During Hurricane Sandy, the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center will accept only dogs and cats from citizens who use the Birdneck Elementary School public shelter, starting this morning at 10 a.m. The center is at 341 S. Birdneck Road.   Owners should bring foo... ​

Motorists Advised to Avoid Bay Island and Lynnhaven Colony

Sunday, October 28, 2012 · 09:45 am
The Police Department advises that Bay Island and Lynnhaven Colony are experiencing flooding due to Hurricane Sandy.  Motorists should avoid both areas until further notice.   Motorists also should avoid standing water as heavy rain can lead to dangerous flood conditions. ... ​