Today in Chesapeake — February 28, 2015

Green Sea Blueway & Greenway Management Plan

The City of Virginia Beach has created the first draft on the Green Sea Blueway and Greenway Management Plan and would like to receive input by March 13, 2015. A presentation of the plan was presented to Chesapeake at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 10.
View More Information and Video of the Presentation »

Chesapeake Launches Open Data Portal

The City of Chesapeake has launched an Open Data Portal on the website available to all users. An Open Data Portal is a single point of access to a wide range of data and information provided by all different departments, units and offices throughout the City. Check Out Chesapeake's Open Data Portal »

CPD to Host 36th Session of Citizen's Police Academy

The Chesapeake Police Department will be hosting the 36th Session of the Citizen’s Police Academy starting on April 6, 2015. The Citizen’s Police Academy is open to all citizens of Chesapeake who are 18 years of age or older. This is an excellent opportunity for the citizens of Chesapeake to learn about police work and how our department operates. Learn More and Download the Application

Proposed Veterans’ Benefits Field Office in Chesapeake

Are you one of the 27,000 military veterans in Chesapeake and wish it was easier to access your benefits? Governor McAuliffe and the Virginia General Assembly are considering approval of a Veterans’ Benefits Field Office in Chesapeake at Tidewater Community College, and they need to know you support this legislation. Get the facts and find out how you can show your support.

FEMA Flood Map Changes

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.

Next City Council Meeting, Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m.
Meetings are held on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday of each month. View the agenda »

Next Planning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m.
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month in the City Council Chambers. Planning Commission Home Page »

Hampton Roads Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Public Meetings
The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) welcomes you to share your local knowledge and thoughts on the Hampton Roads Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Process during a public meeting. The meeting located closest to Chesapeake will be on March 3, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at The Slover Public Library, 235 East Plume Street in Norfolk.
View the Notice of Public Meeting or see the HRPDC website for more information.

Overnight Winter Shelter for Men, Women & Families
Wednesday evening, November 19, 2014 through Wednesday morning, April 8, 2015. Call 757-439-6198 with any questions. See nightly intake times and guidelines

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes
The Department of Public Utilities has a great resource online on their Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips page. It includes a video along with other how-to information.