News Center Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the City of Virginia Beach. SearchSearch by Date RangeStart End View News by Category All NewsAgricultureBudget & Management ServicesCity AttorneyCity AuditorCity ClerkCity ManagerCity TreasurerCommissioner of the RevenueCommonwealth's AttorneyCommunications OfficeConvention and Visitors BureauCourtsCultural AffairsEconomic DevelopmentEmergency Communications & Citizen ServicesEmergency ManagementEmergency Medical ServicesFinanceFireHousing & Neighborhood PreservationHuman Resources (City)Human ServicesInformation TechnologyParks & RecreationPlanningPolicePublic HealthPublic LibrariesPublic UtilitiesPublic WorksReal Estate AssessorStrategic Growth AreaVirginia Aquarium & Marine Science CenterVirginia Beach CourtsVolunteer ResourcesVoter Registration & ElectionsCurrent Category Emergency Management Page Content Hurricane Season Starts June 1: Here Are Seven Simple Steps You Can Take to Prep Like a ProWednesday, June 01, 2022Hurricane season is upon us. Most locals know to build a kit, make a plan and stay informed. But, if you've already taken care of the basics, here are seven additional steps you can take to ensure your household is hurricane ready.DO A TREE CHECK UP: Identify hazardous t … The Virginia Beach Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Is Recruiting New MembersMonday, February 28, 2022Emergencies happen quickly and without warning. While first responders are there to help, they may not always be able to provide immediate assistance to everyone, particularly during a large-scale incident. But, you can make a difference in your community and become better … Join Virtual Public Meeting for Hampton Roads Hazard Mitigation Plan Update on March 2Tuesday, February 08, 2022The third public meeting for the 2022 Hampton Roads Hazard Mitigation Plan will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 online via Zoom. Residents will have an opportunity to learn about the region's Mitigation Action Plan and comment on the final draft of the plan. The … Public Address System Testing to Take Place at Oceanfront Jan. 19Wednesday, January 12, 2022The Virginia Beach Office of Emergency Management and Police Department will be testing the public address/notification system at the Oceanfront along the boardwalk on Wednesday, Jan. 19, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.This is a routine test to evaluate the system's capabil … Contact InformationCommunications Office(757) 385-4679news@vbgov.com(757) 427-5978 More News Releases Can't find what you are looking for? View a complete list of Virginia Beach news releases.