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County Emergency Management Services and Shelters in Virginia
Virginia has 3, 315 miles of coastline and is ranked 10th of all the states with the highest number of hurricanes in the US.--12 hurricanes since 1851, none of them a direct landfall from the Atlantic Ocean. Of those hurricanes, none were major hurricanes (at least category 3). Ten were category 1 and two were category 2.
Most hurricanes that hit Virginia are storms that come from the Gulf and pass over land before hitting the state. However, one of the most powerful storms, Hurricane Isabel, made landfall on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in September 2003 and moved to the Hamptons Roads of area of Virginia causing huge damage and the most deaths of any state. Hurricane Camille in 1969 also caused incredible damage in Virginia.
Virginia has 15 coastal counties along the Atlantic coast and Chesapeake Bay and its many inlets, each one with its own Emergency Management agency (listed below). With so much water in and around the state, these agencies have gained a lot of knowledge regarding how to deal with the flooding and destruction that hurricane's bring and they have many plans and protocols in place to keep families and their pets safe.
Find your County below and click on Local Emergency Info to go to their website or click on Shelter Info (if applicable) to find information and/or locations for Emergency Shelters for your pet.
Accomack County Emergency Management Accomack County Emergency Management
Parksley, VA 23421
Email: [email protected]
County: Accomack County
Parksley, VA 23421
757-789-3610
Email: [email protected]
County: Accomack County
Description: According to their webpage, Accomack County Emergency Management coordinates training, planning and exercises for all county entities having a role in disaster response before disasters even occur. During disasters, they coordinate requests from response agencies for resources such as personnel, equipment, technical assistance and, when appropriate, request federal assistance. And after a disaster is stabilized, they coordinate local, state, and federal programs to assist recovery efforts for the county and its citizens.
Local Emergency InfoCharles City County Emergency Management Charles City County Emergency Management
Charles City, VA 23030
County: Charles City County
Charles City, VA 23030
804-652-4701
County: Charles City County
Description: The Charles City County Emergency Management's webpage offers a downloadable Emergency Operation Plan as well as a sign-up for Charles City County Alerts!
Local Emergency InfoGloucester County Emergency Management Gloucester County Emergency Management
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-1390
Email: [email protected]
County: Gloucester County
Description: The Gloucester County Emergency Management team offers information on Emergency Preparedness that covers Making a Plan for Older Adults, Kids, as well as those with Disabilities, Access and Functional Needs, Pets and Service Animals, formulating a Shelter Plan and an Evacuation Route, building a Hurricane Toolkit, and much more.
Local Emergency InfoIsle of Wight Emergency Management Isle of Wight Emergency Management
Isle of Wight, VA 23397
757-357-3191
Email: [email protected]
County: Isle of Wight
Description: The Isle of Wight Emergency Management web pages offer information on Storm Surge (including a map) , Hurricane Flooding, Traffic Information, Knowing Your Zone. It also reviews Hurricane Classifications and links to the Virginia Hurricane Guide.
Local Emergency InfoJames City County Emergency Management James City County Emergency Management
Williamsburg, VA 23185
County: James City County
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-564-2140
County: James City County
Description: The James City County Emergency Management's webpage provides helpful information on signing up for the JCC Alert for Emergency Notification, Local Radio and TV stations to keep updated on potential and on-going emergencies, as well as their Community Emergency Response Team program. There are also links to the National Weather Service, VA Department of Emergency Management where you can find Find Your Evacuation Zone and get further guidance on what to do during a Hurricane Emergency.
Local Emergency InfoKing George County Hurricane Preparedness King George County Hurricane Preparedness
King George, VA 22485
540-775-9181
Email: [email protected]
County: King George
Description: King George Fire & Rescue Emergency Management Hurricane Preparedness page offers information on Preparation, Steps to Take as the Hurricane Draws Closer, Survival During the Hurricane, and Staying Safe Afterwards.
Local Emergency Info Shelter InfoLancaster County Emergency Services Lancaster County Emergency Services
Lancaster, VA 22503
County: Lancaster County
Lancaster, VA 22503
804-436-3553
County: Lancaster County
Description: Lancaster County Emergency Services Hurricane page offers information on Storm Surge and Tide, Heavy Rainfall and Inland Flooding, Knowing Your Evacuation Zone, Preparing Your Family and Home, How to Keep Updated During a Storm, and What Action to Take After a Storm.
Local Emergency InfoMathews County Emergency Services Mathews County Emergency Services
Mathews, VA 23109
County: Mathews County
Mathews, VA 23109
804-384-2003
County: Mathews County
Description: The Mathews County Emergency Services webpage provides info. on Hurricane Evacuations, Knowing Your Zone, Storm Shelters, and how to register with the Smart911 Alert System
Local Emergency Info Shelter InfoMiddlesex County Emergency Services Middlesex County Emergency Services
Saluda, VA 23149
804-758-4330
Email: [email protected]
County: Middlesex County
Description: The Middlesex County Emergency Services has compiled a downloadable Disaster Preparedness Plan to help residents prepare for disasters, find out how they can become active in community preparedness activities, learn about local, regional and national emergency resources, and how they can obtain and provide information during disasters.
Local Emergency InfoNorthampton County Emergency Services Northampton County Emergency Services
Eastville, VA 23347
757-678-0440
Email: [email protected]
County: Northampton County
Description: The Northampton County Emergency Services webpage includes Preparation, Tracking, Explanation of Hurricane Terms, information on Storm Surge, Knowing Your Zone, Evacuation Routes, Shelters, Supply Lists, Food and Water, First Aid Kits, Tools and Supplies as well as Preparing Pets for Storms.
Local Emergency Info Shelter InfoNorthumberland County Emergency Services Northumberland County Emergency Services
Heathsville, VA 22473
County: Northumberland County
Heathsville, VA 22473
804-580-7666
County: Northumberland County
Description: The Northumberland County Emergency Services provides 24 hour-a-day, state of the art basic and advanced life support emergency medical services to the residents and visitors of Northumberland County. They list local radio stations and have links to Building a Supply Kit and Making a Plan.
Local Emergency InfoPrince George County Emergency Management Prince George County Emergency Management
Prince George, VA 23875
Email: [email protected]
County: Prince George County
Prince George, VA 23875
804-722-8614
Email: [email protected]
County: Prince George County
Description: The Prince George County Emergency Management web pages provide tips on Emergency Preparedness, Hurricane Information, sign-ups for CodeRed Alerts, Communication During an Emergency as well as links to FEMA, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the American Red Cross.
Local Emergency InfoSurry County Emergency Services Surry County Emergency Services
Surry, VA 23883
County: Surry County
Surry, VA 23883
757-294-5292
County: Surry County
Description: The Surry County Emergency Services' mission is to "be prepared to provide the citizens of Surry County, and its visitors, with a comprehensive and cohesive coordinated system of volunteer and professional resources to protect lives and property during unforeseen, man-made and natural disasters." It offers a Family Emergency Plan Worksheet, an instant Alert Response Card, What to Include in a Survival Kit, as well Shelter Information and Special Needs contacts.
Local Emergency Info Shelter Info
Description: The Westmoreland County Emergency Services page provides a sign-up for Smart911 Emergency Alert Notifications as well as a link to www.ready.gov/hurricanes page.
Local Emergency Info
Description: York County Emergency Management webpage has a huge amount of information on--and links to--Hurricane Preparedness, Emergency Kits, Evacuations, Pet Preparedness, Shelter-in-Place Tips, and signing up for York Alert Emergency Notification System.
Local Emergency Info Shelter Info
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