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News from your City Government - March Edition - Current and Previous Editions.  You can always find a link to the current and previous editions near the top right side of this page, along with a welcome from Chesapeake Mayor Alan Krasnoff.

Make Sure You are Notified in Cases of Emergency

The City of Chesapeake has launched a new system for alerting citizens in cases of emergency. The City is asking residents to register for the new system at CityofChesapeake.net/ChesapeakeAlert. Anyone who registered under the old system before 2:30 p.m., February 4, 2014, must re-register.

Chesapeake Recycles Day Event, Saturday, March 15, 9 a.m. - Noon

Time for spring cleaning! Bring your electronics and plastic bags for recycling, household hazardous waste for proper disposal and paper for shredding to Chesapeake Recycles Day at Greenbrier Mall. Goodwill, TREX, SPSA and Stealth Shredding will be on-site. We'll be located on the east side of the mall in the parking lot near Dillard's and along River Birch Run. If you'd like to volunteer to help us with the event, let us know: evaughn@cityofchesapeake.net. Find out more about Chesapeake Recycles Day events.

Dominion Boulevard Bridge and Roadway Improvement Project

Learn about the new Dominion Boulevard and Steel Bridge project. Follow the progress at twitter.com/DominionBlvd

CUSTODY - Cameras Used to Stop Thieves, Offenders, and Delinquents in Your Area

The City of Chesapeake, in partnering with the community, has started the CUSTODY program, in which citizens can voluntarily share information regarding any cameras located on their business or residence. This information is then mapped and used to help prevent crimes from occurring as well as providing potential evidence for active cases. Register your cameras here.

City Council Meeting, Tuesday, March 11, 6:30 p.m.
Meetings are held on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday of each month. City Council Homepage »

Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 12, 7 p.m., City Council Chamber
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Planning Commission Homepage »

FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are changing. For Chesapeake property owners, this could mean a change in flood insurance requirements and rates. Go to CityofChesapeake.net/Flood for more information and to see your flood zone.