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 David Topczynski Tapped to Lead Virginia Beach Office of Emergency ManagementMonday, January 23, 2023City Manager Patrick Duhaney has announced that David "Tops" Topczynski has been selected to serve as the City of Virginia Beach's new emergency management coordinator effective Feb. 9.Topczynski has served as the interim coordinator since the departure of Daniell … September is National Preparedness Month: Is Your Household Ready?Thursday, September 08, 2022The Atlantic Hurricane season has been quiet since officially starting in June; however, tropical activity has picked up over the last week with recently formed storms, Hurricanes Danielle and Earl, remaining offshore and additional tropical disturbances off the coast of Afr … 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 … 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.