Hurricane Season: June 1st through November 30th
Hurricanes are giant, spiraling tropical storms that can pack wind speeds of over 160 miles an hour and unleash more than 2.4 trillion gallons of rain a day. Hurricanes begin as tropical disturbances in warm ocean waters with surface temperatures of at least 80 degrees Fahrenheit. These low pressure systems are fed by energy from the warm seas.
Being prepared and having what you need is essential to limiting a hurricane’s impact on you and your family.
Get a Plan
Know whether or not you live in a hurricane evacuation area and know the best route.
If you are unable to evacuate by yourself or with the help of friends or family, register with the Special Needs Registry online.
Talk to your family, friends, and colleagues about what you will do if a tropical system impacts the City of Norfolk and where you will be.
Secure your home from damaging winds, including having pre-cut plywood for your windows and an easy way of securing them.
Communicate with family during and after the impact of a storm.
Keep in mind that telephone lines and cell phone systems may have limited access or may be overwhelmed and jammed up with callers, so have an out-of-town contact person for each member of your family to check in with.
Know the emergency plans for your workplace and your children’s school; these plans may help you develop your own plan.
Secure your pets and animals; make sure you have extra supplies and a plan for them regarding evacuation and sheltering.
Be Prepared
Discover fun activities, delicious cocktail/mocktail recipes, essential bike safety tips, upcoming events, and so much more! We’re thrilled to bring you this newsletter and hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy creating it!
Spring has sprung, and we’re starting to see more cyclists on the road. The following information from the Virginia DMV includes important information for both cyclists and drivers.
Our NEW registered agent, Grayson T. Orsini, a Senior Associate with Williams Mullen, spoke at our meeting to introduce himself and talked to the audience about what a registered agent does and how we can support the civic league moving forward.
Officer Brenton Blakeslee, our Community Resource Officer, provided the latest crime report. He talked a bit about a “swatting,” a term used to describe when police are falsely called on a residence/person, in regards to a false call incident that had happened in the neighborhood earlier that morning. He also noted that car break-ins have been on a notable rise this month and to take ensure doors are locked and not leave valuables in plain sight. Officer Blakeslee also spoke about a minors curfew hour of 11pm in effect. Also he shared that while they are aware of the racing motor bikes/4-wheelers, but that they are not permitted by law to pursue offenders once in motion due to safety reasons, making it difficult to make arrests.
Gene Ward, resident of Colonial Place and nominee for Civic League Vice President, introduced himself to the attending members and shared a bit about his background in community work.
Upcoming Social Event: CPRV Easter Egg Hunt | 4/19 at 10am (Delaware/Colonial Circle) – Social gathering and Easter Egg Hunt for kids with some light refreshments provided. See CPRV facebook group page for more event details.
Next Month’s Meeting: On May 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM, we will return to Kingdom Embassy Ministries.
Reminder to Pay Your Dues: If you are interested in being a part of the civic league and want to support the efforts and service we provide to the community, please consider a membership. It is $10 per person under 65 and $5 per person 65+. Click Here to Learn More.
Spring updates, pothole tips, a warm welcome to our new Registered Agent, event recaps, community happenings, kid activities, and volunteer opportunities—all inside this month’s CPRV newsletter!
Attention CPRV Parents & Kids of All ages!! Join the Social Events Committee, led by Riverview Neighborhood Representative and event sponsor Patience McCartney, on April 19th for an Easter Egg Hunt in the Delaware x Colonial circle.
Samantha Miller, Environmental Project Coordinator for Elizabeth River Project joined us to share details about Knitting Mill Creek health and Phases 2 and 3 of the Mayflower Path restoration project coming in Spring 2025. See her full presentation from the meeting below.
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