Chesterfield VA Emergency Management The page will be a resource for Chesterfield VA citizens to get information on emergency preparedness. We will post information regarding how people can prepare for disasters, outreach opportunities for citizens to attend, and if an emergency is imminent.
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The page will also be a resource for current and future CERT members to get information on upcoming training and outreach opportunities. We will post information on how people can register for the CERT classes, when the classes are taking place, and where. Information from other agencies (ex. state, police, fire) relevant to emergency preparedness will also be shared. Finally, we will use the site to receive disaster related information to increase situational awareness such as storm damage photos and information.
Mission: Training designed to prepare people to help themselves, their families, their neighbors, and their workplaces in the event of a disaster or emergency.
Operating as usual
US National Weather Service Wakefield VA
A strong cold front crosses the region Thursday night. Gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and a few strong to severe storms are possible ahead of the front. Tie down those holiday decorations and have a way to get weather info Thursday and Thursday night!
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
BE WINTER WISE: Today is the winter solstice, which means it's the first official day of winter. It's also a great time to share some winter wisdom to help keep you safe and ready! If you haven't already, please do a winter car check. 🚗❄
More information: http://vaemergency.gov/winter-weather
#WinterWiseVA #WinterSafeVA #GetReadyVA
Chesterfield County Virginia Government
Due to the recent rain and freezing temperatures, some neighborhood roads may be slick. Please use caution while driving today 🚗 #Cfield
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Many areas of the commonwealth will experience snow, freezing rain, and/or sleet throughout today and tomorrow. If you don't have to be on the roads, please don't! Stay home, stay warm, and be safe. Virginia Department of Transportation
#wintersafeva #winterwiseva #GetReadyVA #WinterSafety
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Ahead of tomorrow's expected snow, make sure your winter emergency supply kit for your car is ready today. Include jumper cables, flares, ice scraper, blanket, phone charger, map, cat litter, or sand. More info: http://vaemergency.gov/winter-weather 🚗🌨❄
#GetReadyVA #WinterSafeVA #WinterWiseVA
US National Weather Service Wakefield VA
Morning everyone! We continue to monitor the potential for some wintry weather Wednesday. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Fluvanna and western Louisa Counties. For the majority of the area, outside of the western counties, this will primarily be a heavy rain storm.
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Snow is falling across many parts of Virginia this morning! If you must travel today, please make sure to clear all the snow and ice from your vehicle. Allow some extra time for the commute and be alert for freezing conditions on bridges and overpasses.
For more winter weather safety tips, please visit vaemergency.gov/winter-weather. ❄️🚗🌨 #VaWx #WinterSafeVA
US National Weather Service Wakefield VA
A quick-moving area of low pressure will push across the Tennessee Valley toward the Carolinas late tonight, bringing some light mixed precipitation to our area late tonight into Monday morning. This will result in a very light snow accumulation of one inch or less, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces along and north of US-460 and the lower eastern shore. Farther south, while a few wet snowflakes may mix in across Hampton Roads, light rain is expected. For your home town information, please see weather.gov/AKQ #vawx #mdwx #ncwx
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Hey, Virginia! Make sure you're prepared this winter season. Visit vaemergency.gov/winter-weather
US National Weather Service Wakefield VA
[6 PM Sunday] Chance for strong to severe storms increases after 4AM with further strong storms possible through the afternoon Monday. Highest chance for strong winds and isolated tornadoes exists across northeast NC and Southside Hampton Roads
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
If you are cooking this #Thanksgiving, stay safe with these tips:
💨 Test your smoke alarm.
🦃 If you use a turkey fryer, keep it outdoors on a sturdy and level surface.
⛑ Keep a first aid kit handy to treat cuts and burns.
Chesterfield County Virginia Government
The Emergency Financial First Aid Kit class scheduled for this Thursday has been cancelled. Thank you to all who participated in the previous classes.
Visit https://www.chesterfield.gov/329/Emergency-Management for more information on preparing for emergency situations.
Congratulations to CERT Basic Class 67 on their graduation on October 28th!
If you are interested in being notified when a new class is scheduled, register at www.chesterfield.gov/cert
US National Weather Service Wakefield VA
[8:55 AM] There are multiple Flood and Flash Flood Warnings in effect across the area. In addition, many roads are impassible or closed due to high water. Remember to NEVER drive through flooded roadways! Turn around, don't drown!!
Chesterfield County Virginia Government
Chesterfield is under a Flash Flood Watch through 6 p.m. Thursday with periods of heavy rainfall expected. Stay safe and remember, turn around, don't drown!
US National Weather Service Wakefield VA
[10:56 AM] A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for much of the area through tomorrow afternoon. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts are anticipated. Remember, NEVER drive through flooded roadways!
US National Weather Service Wakefield VA
The first of a few rounds of rainfall pushes into the area today & tonight ahead of an approaching cold front. 2 to locally 4 inches of rain is expected through Thursday evening. This could result in minor flooding of small streams, low lying, and poor drainage areas.
Chesterfield County Virginia Government
Don't miss one of the two remaining classes to learn how to prepare financially for an emergency
To sign up for a class, visit: https://tinyurl.com/FinancialPreparedness
US National Weather Service Wakefield VA
Good morning! The remnants of #Zeta will be moving across the region today. Winds will ramp up quickly on the heels of exiting rainfall this afternoon. The Wind Advisory has been expanded a tier of counties farther north. Wind gusts of 40-50 mph are expected in these areas.
US National Weather Service Wakefield VA
Hurricane Zeta is expected to make landfall near New Orleans later today. Zeta will weaken to a remnant low pressure as it tracks across the Mid-Atlantic. We can expect gusty winds Thursday afternoon and evening. Heaviest rain will be north of Richmond and across MD Eastern Shore
Now is the time to start preparing for potential impacts from Tropical Storm Zeta this Thursday.
...ZETA HEADED FOR THE YUCATAN PENINSULA...
- A Hurricane Warning continues for the Yucatan Peninsula from Tulum to Dzilam and Cozumel. Hurricane conditions are expected there by late today. A dangerous storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 2 to 4 feet above normal tide levels along the immediate coast in the Hurricane Warning area near and to the north of where the center makes landfall in the Yucatan Peninsula.
- A Tropical Storm Warning continues for Pinar del Rio Cuba, and for Mexico from south of Tulum to Punta Allen and from west of Dzilam to Progreso. Tropical storm conditions are expected within the Tropical Storm Warning area of Mexico by late today, and could occur in the warning area of western Cuba beginning later today. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service.
- Watches will likely be required for a portion of the northern Gulf Coast later today.
At 1 p.m. CDT, the center of Tropical Storm Zeta was located over the northwestern Caribbean Sea about 120 miles (190 km) southeast of Cozumel, Mexico. Zeta is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). On the forecast track, the center will move near or over the northern Yucatan Peninsula later today or tonight, move over the southern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, and then approach the northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. Strengthening is forecast, and Zeta is expected to become a hurricane later today. Some weakening is likely while Zeta moves over the Yucatan Peninsula tonight and early Tuesday. Zeta is forecast to strengthen again while it moves over the southern Gulf of Mexico later on Tuesday.
Rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches, with local amounts of 12 inches, are possible through Tuesday along and east-northeast of Zeta's track across the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, the CaymanIslands, and central to western Cuba.
Zeta is forecast to be at or near hurricane strength when it approaches the northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday, and there is an increasing risk of dangerous storm surge, wind, and rainfall impacts from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle. Residents in these areas should monitor the progress of Zeta, as Hurricane and Storm Surge watches will likely be issued later today.
The next complete advisory will be issued by NHC at 4 p.m. CDT - www.hurricanes.gov
Another session of our virtual Financial Preparedness for Emergencies class is this Thursday from 10 to 11:30 AM! Sign up to learn more about FEMA Assistance, the importance of flood insurance, and how you can use the FEMA Emergency Financial First Aid Kit to store, update, and safeguard important documents.
Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/FinancialPreparedness
Chesterfield County Police
The next Medication Take-Back is October 24. Take a moment this week to look through your medications. We will take any over-the-counter or prescription meds, even for pets. No sharps!
Our next Financial Preparedness for Emergencies virtual class is this Thursday! Learn how to compile, store, and update important documents, the importance of Flood Insurance, and FEMA Assistance. All participants will receive a downloadable copy of the FEMA Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK)
Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/FinancialPreparedness
Chesterfield County Fire and EMS
National Fire Prevention Week starts today, Sunday, October 4th and runs through October 10th. This year’s theme is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.” The NFPA is focusing on kitchen fires this year for a good reason!
Did you know that in Chesterfield County cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries! Families are spending more time at home and much of that time is spent cooking in the kitchen.
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for important safety messages, tips, and upcoming events in the community!
Together we can help prevent kitchen fires!
#PRIDEINPREVENTION
#CFEMS
#COMMUNITY
#nationalfirepreventionweek
Our next Financial Preparedness for Emergencies virtual class is tonight at 6:30 PM! Learn how to store important documents, Flood Insurance, and FEMA Assistance. A downloadable workbook will be provided.
Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/FinancialPreparedness
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Our next virtual Financial Preparedness for Emergencies class is this Thursday, October 1st! Learn how to store important documents, Flood Insurance, and FEMA Assistance. A downloadable workbook will be provided.
To sign up for a class, visit: https://tinyurl.com/FinancialPreparedness
Chesterfield County Virginia Government
There's still room for this Thursday's Financial First Aid Kit training. We've talked about creating a first aid kit and an emergency plan, now it's time to talk a financial plan for a natural disaster.
To sign up for a class, visit: https://tinyurl.com/FinancialPreparedness
Our first Financial Preparedness for Emergencies class is tomorrow morning! If you are interested in learning about Flood Insurance, FEMA Assistance, and the FEMA Emergency Financial First Aid Kit, sign up for a class at https://tinyurl.com/FinancialPreparedness
Emergencies like hurricanes, tornadoes or Chesterfield’s historic flooding this August pose a threat not only to the physical health of county residents, but also their financial well-being. To help inform residents, Chesterfield Emergency Management will be presenting its Financial Preparedness for Emergencies class virtually on Thursdays beginning Sept. 24 and ending Nov.19.
To sign up for a class, visit: https://tinyurl.com/FinancialPreparedness
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
In honor of #NationalDogWeek and #NationalPreparednessMonth, we're reminding you to not forget about your furry friends when making your emergency preparedness plan. ✍️🐶
Visit https://ready.gov/pets for what you should do to prepare.
#GetReadyVA
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Have you downloaded our Emergency Preparedness Guide for Kids yet⁉️ Your kids, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, etc., will thank you. It's a great way for them to learn about preparedness and have FUN at the same time!
Below is a snippet from the guide, but please download the full guide at the following link ➡️ https://bit.ly/2ZT2Ix4.
#NationalPreparednessMonth #TeachYouthAboutPreparedness #GetReadyVA #CalvinTheCardinal
Would you like to learn how you can be financially prepared for emergencies? If so, Chesterfield Emergency Management is presenting our Financial Preparedness for Emergencies class virtually on Thursdays beginning Sept. 24 and ending Nov.19. Learn how to store important documents, Flood Insurance, and FEMA Assistance. A downloadable workbook will be provided.
To sign up for a class, visit: https://tinyurl.com/FinancialPreparedness
Big news, we are undergoing a name change! The “Chesterfield County, VA Community Emergency Response Team” page is becoming “Chesterfield VA Emergency Management.” Don’t worry, we will still be posting CERT information for our volunteers. However, to ensure our citizens get the information they need to help make important decisions during emergencies, this page will be used to share information regarding emergency preparedness, upcoming outreach opportunities, and imminent threats. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to continuing to provide you the information you need when it matters most.
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The page will be a resource for current and future CERT members to get information on upcoming training and outreach opportunities. We will post information on how people can register for the CERT classes, when the classes are taking place, and where. We will provide general preparedness information. We will share information from other agencies (ex. state, police, fire) relevant to emergency preparedness. We will use the site to receive disaster related information to increase situational awareness such as storm damage photos and information.
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| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
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Here is a video of a CERT participant practicing with the fire extinguisher simulator. You can try it too at Bon Secours Public Safety Day on May 19th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mark you calendars for this great family friendly event!!
The final class today was an exercise to demonstrate what was learned throughout the course. We had smoke (aka fog), sirens and lights. The teams did a great job.
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