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
Find out about speakers for upcoming meetings, an update on phases 2 and 3 of the Mayflower Path Restoration Project, Spring into March with a kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day activity, local events calendar, and much more!
It was “GAME ON” at the CPRV Community Meetup, at P I X E L S pints & bytes, Saturday, February 15th from 12pm to about 2pm. Neighbors enjoyed a variety of appetizers and refreshments & free game tokens, provided by the civic league’s social events committee and our hosts at Pixels. 👾🕹️
The CPRV Civic League’s Social Events Committee invites you to join them for an afternoon of games and nostalgia at @pixels.norfolk on Saturday, February 15th from 12:00pm to 1:30pm, in a reserved space on the 2nd floor. Neighbors of all ages are welcome! The Social Events Committee will provide light refreshments and game tokens will be provided, in part, by our gracious hosts at Pixels.
We were joined by Guest Speaker Amena Anderson, Bank On Coordinator with the City of Norfolk. Bank On Hampton Roads is a partnership of participating banks, credit unions, and community organizations across Hampton Roads designed to help you take control of your finances. LEARN MORE
Representatives from counsel to McDonald’s Corp. will also attend the Meeting to present their proposed site improvement plans, mainly including their drive-through, parking, and landscaping – see plan and renderings below.
Officer Brenton Blakeslee, our Community Resource Officer, who provided the latest crime report
We were also joined by a special surprise guest Councilwoman Courtney Doyle who shared updates about ATV issues, now being impounded and Sold or Disposed by Norfolk PD at their discretion, MetroNet internet is making progress with installation fulfilment and getting good feedback, reminded us about some new council members, and that the City Manager assured council members that our water treatment plants for Norfolk are partitioned and less prone to a situation such as the one Richmond recently experienced.
Find out about speakers for upcoming meetings, fall in love with February with Valentine’s day cards and local historical facts, events around town and much more!
Looking Back at Uneasy Times in Colonial Place & Riverview – A Tribute to Dr. Norman Pollock by Arlette Claflin and Pat Spriggs
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