Northumberland Emergency Services

05/11/2026

🚨 NEW EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM FOR NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY 🚨

Northumberland County is excited to announce the launch of our new emergency notification system powered by Everbridge!

This new system replaces CodeRED and gives us a faster, more reliable way to keep you informed during emergencies and important community events.

With Everbridge, you can receive critical updates about:
✅ Severe weather
✅ Public safety incidents
✅ Evacuations
✅ Road closures
✅ And more

📢 Important: If you were signed up for CodeRED, you will need to register again in the new system to continue receiving alerts.

Signing up is quick, free, and allows you to choose how you want to be notified—text, phone call, email, or all three!

👉 Sign up today by one of three different ways:
1. Downloading the “Public Safety by Everbridge” mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Texting NCVAREG to 888777 and following the instructions provided.
3. Visiting the Member Portal directly at: https://member.everbridge.net/88684095340714/login
[for all options, utilize the search terms Northumberland or NCVA to find our system. If asked for an organization code, enter NCVA (exact match is required)

📞 Need help registering? Call: 1-804-580-2589

Don’t wait for an emergency—make sure you and your family stay informed and prepared.

Callao Volunteer Fire Department
Callao Volunteer Rescue Squad
Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department
Mid-County Volunteer Rescue Squad
Northumberland County Rescue Squad
Smith Point Sea Rescue
Virginia Department of Emergency Management

05/07/2026

🌀 National Hurricane Preparedness Week – Day 5: During the Storm 🌀

When a hurricane is impacting our area, whether you’ve evacuated or are sheltering in place, situational awareness and quick decision-making are critical. Stay vigilant, monitor trusted alerts, and follow guidance from local officials.

🚨 Stay Safe from Water & Wind
- Get to high ground immediately if flooding or storm surge is a threat.
- Never drive through floodwaters or across damaged bridges—just 1 foot of water can sweep a vehicle away.
- If your home floods, move to higher levels. If necessary, get on the roof and call 911.
- Protect yourself from wind by sheltering in an interior room without windows, putting as many walls between you and the outside as possible.
- Use extra protection like helmets or mattresses if extreme winds threaten.

📱 Stay Alert
- Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone.
- Monitor official forecasts—storms can rapidly intensify or shift track, dramatically changing impacts.

🌍 Impacts Extend Beyond the Coast
- Hurricane hazards don’t stop at the shoreline—inland flooding can occur hundreds of miles away.
- Hidden road damage and rising water make travel extremely dangerous.

🚫 Travel Only If Ordered
- Evacuate immediately if directed and follow official routes—shortcuts can be blocked or unsafe.
- Watch for downed power lines, washed-out roads, and debris.

🌪️ Don’t Forget Tornado Risk
- Hurricanes can spawn fast-moving tornadoes, even far from the storm center.
- Have multiple ways to receive warnings so you can shelter quickly when needed.

✅ Bottom Line:�- During the storm, your priorities are simple—stay informed, stay sheltered, and stay off the roads unless told otherwise.
- Your preparation today can save lives tomorrow.

05/06/2026

🌀 National Hurricane Preparedness Week - Day 4: Get Moving When a Storm Threatens and Inland Flooding 🌀

When a hurricane or tropical storm is forecast to impact our area, time matters. Don’t wait—take action immediately to keep yourself, your family, and your community safe

🏠 Protect Your Home & Be Ready: When a storm is approaching, take quick steps to protect your property:
- Secure outdoor items
- Board up windows if needed and lock all doors
- Move vehicles to a safe place, and unplug electronics.
- If instructed, shut off utilities before leaving.

🐾 Know Where You’ll Go: Have a plan for where you’ll shelter—including options for pets. - Check the Department of Emergency Services page, the Northumberland County website, and monitor public information and warning systems for public shelter information (and have backup locations in mind).

🎒 Pack Your Go-Bag: Be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
- Pack at least 3 days of supplies, medications, important documents, chargers, and essentials for your pets.
- Keep your phone charged and your vehicle fueled.

🤝 Help Others: Check on neighbors - especially seniors or those needing assistance and help them prepare or evacuate if needed.
- If you know of a vulnerable community member, please contact us.

🚗 Follow Evacuation Orders: Leave early if officials say to evacuate.
- Don’t wait for conditions to worsen, and never risk being trapped by severe weather.

🌧️ Inland Flooding Awareness: Flooding is one of the deadliest storm threats—even inland.
- Know your risk, watch water levels, and never drive through flooded roads
- Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

More for preparedness information, visit:

National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 3 through May 9, 2026. With warmer weather quickly approaching, now is the time to prepare for hurricane season. If each resident in the Mid-Atlantic States would take a few moments this week to learn about hurricane safety and implement a hurricane ...

05/05/2026

🌀National Hurricane Preparedness Week – Day 3: Understanding Forecast Information & High Winds🌀

Today’s focus is on understanding hurricane forecast information and the dangers of high winds—because knowing what the forecast means can help you make life-saving decisions.

The National Weather Service provides a wide range of forecast tools that show a storm’s projected path, rainfall, wind speeds, and potential impacts days in advance. Taking time to understand this information NOW can make a big difference when a storm is approaching.

✅ Use trusted sources
- Stick with official forecasts from the National Hurricane Center, National Weather Service, and verified local meteorologists. They use advanced data from satellites, aircraft, and computer models to give the most accurate information. Follow trusted public safety and media sources for watches and warnings.

✅ Know the difference: Watch vs. Warning
• Watch: Conditions are possible—be prepared.
• Warning: Conditions are expected or happening—take action immediately.

✅ Understand the threat of high winds
- Hurricanes and even tropical storms can produce damaging winds that knock down trees, power lines, and cause structural damage—even far inland. Impacts can extend hundreds of miles from the coast and affect areas well away from where the storm makes landfall.

✅ Stay updated
- Forecasts can change quickly. Always check for the latest information and make sure your phone is set up to receive emergency alerts.

💡 Remember: It only takes ONE storm to make an impact. Take time today to learn how to read forecasts and prepare your family.

For more preparedness tips, visit:

National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 3 through May 9, 2026. With warmer weather quickly approaching, now is the time to prepare for hurricane season. If each resident in the Mid-Atlantic States would take a few moments this week to learn about hurricane safety and implement a hurricane ...

05/05/2026

🔥 Increased Fire Danger Today🔥

Due to dry conditions, low humidity, and potential gusty winds, our area is currently experiencing an elevated risk of wildfires.

We’re asking everyone to take extra precautions:
✅ Avoid outdoor burning
✅ Fully extinguish and properly discard smoking materials
✅ Don’t park vehicles on dry grass
✅ Use caution with equipment that can produce sparks

Even a small spark can quickly turn into a dangerous fire under these conditions.

If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately.

Callao Volunteer Fire Department
Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department

05/05/2026

We hope to see you Thursday night for SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter Training!

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office
195 Judicial Place, Heathsville

📋 Register at https://www.weather.gov/akq/skywarn

Our Spring SKYWARN training classes continue, with 2 more classes this week in Knotts Island, NC and Heathsville, VA and another next week in Portsmouth, VA. Register for one of these FREE weather training classes now at weather.gov/AKQ/SKYWARN!

05/04/2026

🌀National Hurricane Preparedness Week - Monday

With hurricane season right around the corner, now is the time to take action and make sure you and your loved ones are ready. The graphic highlights several key steps everyone should take before a storm is on the horizon:

✅ Develop an evacuation plan
- Know where you’ll go and how you’ll get there if evacuation orders are issued. Plan multiple routes and discuss them with your family.
- Keep an eye on trusted local sources for evacuation notices.

✅ Assemble disaster supplies
- Stock up on essential items like food, water, batteries, phone chargers, a radio, and cash. Don’t wait until shelves are empty—prepare early.

✅ Review your insurance & document belongings
- Make sure your coverage is up to date and take time to document your possessions. Photos or videos can help speed up claims if needed.

✅ Create a communication plan
- Have a written list of important contacts and a plan for staying in touch if power or cell service goes down.

✅ Strengthen your home
- Take steps now to secure your property—trim trees, check shutters, and make sure your home can withstand strong winds.

Preparedness saves lives. Taking a little time now can make a big difference when it matters most.

Learn more about preparing before the storm at: https://www.noaa.gov/prepare-before-hurricane-season

US National Weather Service Wakefield VA

(Image credit: NOAA's National Weather Service)Download Image The Atlantic and central Pacific hurricane season (includes Hawaii) officially runs June 1 through November 30. The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 to November 30. However, the best time to prepare is well before the

05/03/2026

🚑 NOW HIRING: ALS PROVIDERS 🚑

Northumberland County Department of Emergency Services is looking for dedicated ALS providers to join our team!

💰 Starting Pay: $22.15/hour
✅ Holiday Pay
✅ Built-in Overtime
✅ Years of Service Pay (credited at hire)

Why Northumberland?
❗️Involved Medical Director
❗️Paid Educational Opportunities (conferences, continuing education, leadership development)
❗️State-of-the-Art Equipment (Life-Pak 35s, IV pumps, ventilators slated for FY27)
❗️Updated Fleet with Replacement Plan
❗️24/72 Schedule
❗️Generous Leave Accrual

Join a progressive, supportive agency committed to providing high-quality patient care and supporting our providers.

📍 Apply today: https://www.co.northumberland.va.us/ems/page/ems-als-and-bls-providers

👉 Take the next step in your EMS career—come be part of the team!

04/29/2026

🚑 Exciting Announcement! ❤️

We’re proud to share that we are now an American Heart Association Aligned Training Site, in partnership with Associates in Emergency Care as our parent Training Center!

This means you can count on us for high-quality, up-to-date CPR and First Aid training that meets the gold standard in lifesaving education. Whether you’re an individual, business, or organization, we’re here to help you be prepared when it matters most.

👉 Ready to schedule a class? Use the link below to request your CPR/First Aid training:

04/21/2026

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors is seeking a qualified and motivated individual for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant. The position involves advanced clerical and administrative work for the County Administrator, County Administrator’s Office, and the Board of Super...

04/20/2026

🔥 High Fire Danger Reminder 🔥

Dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds are creating high fire danger across our area today. A single spark could quickly turn into a fast-moving wildfire.

🚫 Please do NOT burn today
🚜 Be cautious with equipment that can create sparks�🚬 Properly dispose of smoking materials�🔥 Avoid parking vehicles on dry grass

If you see smoke or an unattended fire, call 911 immediately. Let’s all do our part to protect our community, homes, and first responders.

Stay alert. Stay safe.

US National Weather Service Wakefield VA
Callao Volunteer Fire Department
Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department