Norfolk Department of Emergency Preparedness & Response

03/25/2022

to the 9 new City of Norfolk Government telecommunicators who graduated today from the Academy! Today’s ceremony concludes the Basic Telecommunicator Academy including over 240 hours of classroom instruction and practical training.

Join us as we say to Norfolk’s newest .

Welcome to !

Special thanks to 's Dyan McDermott and Sandy Smith for hosting, facilitating, and teaching this academy class.

to everyone!

Norfolk Fire-Rescue Norfolk Police Department

03/21/2022

🚨Dispatcher of the YEAR Alert! 🚨

Please join as we say congrats to Telecommunicator III Joe Ware for receiving the 2021 Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year Award. We are proud to call him a vital member of the team! Congrats, Joe!

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Norfolk Fire-Rescue
Norfolk Police Department

03/18/2022

Dispatcher of the Quarter Alert! 🚨

Please join as we say congratulations to Telecommunicator II Melinda Huey for receiving the 2021 Public Safety Telecommunicator of the 4th Quarter Award. We are proud to call her a vital member of !

Congratulations!

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Norfolk Police Department
Norfolk Fire-Rescue

03/18/2022

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) today announced that the Community Vaccination Center (CVC) at the Military Circle Mall in Norfolk will close next week on Friday, March 25.

The Norfolk Health Department will continue to use the Military Circle site after the CVC closure, providing FREE COVID-19 vaccinations two days a week. Vaccines will be offered on Tuesday from 2– 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. beginning Tuesday, April 5. There will be no appointments scheduled. This will be walk-in only.

Read more here: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/2022-regional-news-releases/8796-2/

03/17/2022

Congratulations to Telecommunicator I Taylor Bollinger for receiving a Letter of Commendation for her outstanding dispatching efforts during recent incidents and her continued dedication to go above and beyond the call of duty!

We are proud to call her a vital member of the team!

City of Norfolk Government
Norfolk Fire-Rescue
Norfolk Police Department

03/04/2022

We ❤️ our Work and Wawa ❤️ us!

Today Wawa provided our Emergency Management staff with tasty subs, cookies, chips, and pretzels for .

Thanks, , for recognizing the work we do for .

Special thanks to Dyan McDermott for nominating us!

03/03/2022

Have you ever thought about volunteering in your community but don’t know where to start? Look no further! CERT is recruiting for their next class beginning March 29, 2022. For more details, visit http://norfolk.gov/649/Be-Engaged.

CERT is a free training program to teach you lifesaving skills to protect your family and friends and support your community!

If you would like more information regarding CERT or register for an upcoming class, contact Scott Mahone, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator at 757-441-5619.

Remember, disasters can happen at any time! Are you prepared? Join CERT today!

03/01/2022

Check out these 9⃣1⃣1⃣ stats from February 2022. averaged 698 calls a day for Norfolk Police Department & Norfolk Fire-Rescue.

Special thanks to dispatchers for all you do for the City of Norfolk Government.

Last year's stats: February 2021 ➡️ Police 14,981 & Fire-Rescue 3,821. Daily average 672.

02/01/2022

Check out these 9⃣1⃣1⃣ stats from January 2022. averaged 646 calls a day for Norfolk Police Department & Norfolk Fire-Rescue.
Special thanks to dispatchers for all you do for City of Norfolk Government.
Last year's stats: Jan 2021 ➡️ Police 16,236 & Fire-Rescue 4,201. Daily average 659.

01/27/2022

Hey, ! Here is the latest info from US National Weather Service Wakefield VA on the expected totals we could see this weekend.

Please and visit - https://norfolk.gov/1582/Winter-Weather

01/25/2022

Heads up, ! There is a potential for another round of this weekend. US National Weather Service Wakefield VA says it's too early to tell how much ❄️ we will get; but it's never too early to . Find out how - https://norfolk.gov/1582/Winter-Weather

Still keeping a very close on the POTENTIAL for another winter storm Friday evening into Saturday. Still plenty of details to iron out at this point, but we are starting to hone in on areas east of Interstate 95 for the highest snow potential.

01/19/2022

A Winter Storm WATCH has been issued for for Friday into Saturday morning. Significant accumulating snow ❄️ is looking likely across the area on Friday.
To for the 🥶, visit - https://www.norfolk.gov/1582/Winter-Weather

Bottom Line Up Front: A Winter Storm WATCH has been issued for SE VA/NE NC and the lower eastern shore of Virginia, including the Hampton Roads area for Friday into Saturday morning. Significant accumulating snow is looking likely across the area on Friday.

Snow will develop across the area tomorrow from midday through the evening rush tomorrow, in association with a strong cold frontal passage. Light snowfall totals will average around an inch across the area. The second, more significant period of snow, especially for the southern half of the area, comes Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. Now is the time to prepare, and re-schedule any planned travel. Plan for hazardous weather across the area for both the Thursday AND Friday afternoon commute!

01/10/2022

Beginning January 11, 2022, the Norfolk Department of Public Health will be offering COVID-19 testing Saturdays – Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., by APPOINTMENT only. Testing will take place in a tent at the Military Circle Mall parking lot. The center will offer Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests—the most reliable form of testing for COVID-19.

Given the high demand for testing, the Community Testing Center will operate by appointments only and be open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday thru Thursday. The Norfolk Health Department will place staff on site to assist individuals with lack of access to internet or who may require further assistance with registration. The testing facility will be closed on Fridays. To find an appointment, visit vase.vdh.virginia.gov/testingappointment. Enter zip code 23502.

Test results will be automatically sent via text or email message to individuals being tested, based on the information provided in the appointment system. PCR test results are usually available within a few days and are very effective in detecting an active COVID-19 infection, even if asymptomatic. These CTCs are coordinated by the State VDH office and will be operating in addition to existing Community Testing Events which have been locally coordinated and administered through local health departments and community partners.

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/2022-regional-news-releases/community-testing-center-opening-at-norfolk-military-cirlce/

01/05/2022

🚨Hot off the press - Norfolk Police Department and Norfolk Fire-Rescue responded to 264,292 events in 2021! That's a daily average of 724 calls that received. 😳

Thanks for placing your trust in !

2020 stats - (263,527) Police 215,507 & NFR 48,020

City of Norfolk Government

01/04/2022

Are you experiencing mild symptoms? A cough, sore throat, runny nose and/or body aches? Please avoid unnecessary trips to your local hospital emergency department. Local hospitals are getting overburdened with patients seeking emergency care for relatively mild COVID-19 infections.

If you are experiencing mild symptoms, visit https://bit.ly/330YWGi to find a testing location, call your primary care office or consider getting an at-home test from a local retailer.

People experiencing difficulty breathing, intense chest pain, severe weakness or an elevated temperature that persists for days should consider seeking emergency medical care.

Questions? Call the Norfolk COVID-19 Hotline at 757-683-2745.

01/03/2022

Check out these 9⃣1⃣1⃣ stats from December 2021. averaged 676 calls a day for Norfolk Police Department
& Norfolk Fire-Rescue

Special thanks to dispatchers for all you do for . Last year's stats: Dec 2020➡️ Police 16,791 & Fire-Rescue 4,027. Daily average 672.

City of Norfolk Government

12/31/2021

www.vdh.virginia.gov

Are you looking for a FREE COVID-19 test?

The Norfolk Health Department is pleased to announce that there will be a free COVID-19 testing clinic, TODAY, December 31, from 2-6 pm, at the former Macy’s department store at Military Circle Mall (MCM) located at 880 N. Military Highway.

12/03/2021

Did you know that offers an service that can notify you of weather-related incidents?

These alerts can help you make timely decisions to keep you and your family safe. See the flyer below for more details.

Register for today - http://bit.ly/1oBkFuD

Remember, If we can't REACH you, we can't ALERT you!



City of Norfolk Government
Norfolk Police Department
Norfolk Fire-Rescue

12/03/2021

It's day 5 of VA .

Did you know:
Per US National Weather Service Wakefield VA 75% of all winter weather-related deaths occur on the road, either in accidents or by people becoming stranded.

When the weather is bad & driving conditions are poor, it's best to stay home.



For more info, visit ️
https://www.weather.gov/akq/WinterWeatherAwarenessWeek

City of Norfolk Government Virginia Department of Emergency Management

12/03/2021

Check out these 9⃣1⃣1⃣ stats from November 2021.

averaged 695 calls a day for Norfolk Police Department & Norfolk Fire-Rescue.

Special thanks to dispatchers for all you do for .

Last year's stats: Nov 2020 ➡️ Police 16,561 & Fire-Rescue 3,821. Daily average 679.

City of Norfolk Government

12/01/2021

For day 3 of VA , here is an important home safety tip.

Check your carbon monoxide detector & replace 🔋 annually. The danger of CO poisoning is greater during the winter when doors and windows are closed, and fireplaces / gas heaters are in use.
For more info, visit http://ow.ly/Or3N50GZwSx



City of Norfolk Government Virginia Department of Emergency Management US National Weather Service Wakefield VA

11/30/2021

It's Day 2 of VA , , and today we want to make sure you know what makes a blizzard and what you should do if one occurs.

The US National Weather Service Wakefield VA states a blizzard consists of:
❄️Blowing Snow
🌬35 + Winds
🌫≤ 1/4 Mile Visibility
🕒For 3+ hours

During a blizzard, don't travel 🚫; however, if you must, make sure you have a winter survival kit.

Here are a few supplies your winter survival kit should have:
☑️Blankets/sleeping bags.
☑️Flashlight with extra batteries.
☑️First-aid kit.
☑️Knife.
☑️High-calorie, non-perishable food.
☑️Extra clothing to keep dry.

Comment below with what your winter survival kit has to help others be prepared.

Fun fact 🧐 Did you know that falling snow 🌨 isn't necessary for a blizzard? A blizzard that results from snow that has previously fallen is called a Ground Blizzard!



For more info, visit http://ow.ly/Or3N50GZwSx

City of Norfolk Government Virginia Department of Emergency Management