Chesapeake In The Know

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The Importance of a Written Plan posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Thursday, May 5, 2022 12:43:00 PM Having a written emergency plan could save you time and stress when you need it most. Read More »
How We Plow posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Thursday, January 20, 2022 8:01:00 AM Clearing the roads after a snow storm is an important job done by the Public Works Department. Read More »
Winter Car Safety posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Friday, January 7, 2022 6:09:00 AM Would you know what to do if stranded in your car during a snow storm? Follow these tips and prepare now! Read More »
Getting Winter Ready posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Monday, November 29, 2021 10:15:00 AM Get winter ready with these preparedness tips. Read More »
Chesapeake Improves National Flood Insurance Program Rating posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Wednesday, March 17, 2021 8:46:00 AM Chesapeake residents who live in the Special Flood Hazard Areas now have discounted flood insurance premiums thanks to Chesapeake Emergency Management. Read More »
Preparing for Severe Weather posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Wednesday, March 17, 2021 8:40:00 AM It's the time of year for severe weather. Are you prepared? Read More »
12 Days of Preparedness posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Thursday, December 17, 2020 10:11:00 AM If 2020 has taught us anything it’s that we have to be prepared for everything. So here’s your guide to ... Read More »
Prepare your Finances for Disaster posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Thursday, September 10, 2020 12:14:00 PM Tips to get financially prepared for emergencies. Read More »
Emergency Shelters in the Age of COVID-19 posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Monday, August 31, 2020 10:09:00 AM The height of hurricane season is here. Are you prepared? Read More »
Preparing for a Hurricane posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Friday, July 31, 2020 7:32:00 AM How to prepare when a hurricane heads our way. Read More »
Hurricane Prep in the Age of COVID-19 posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Thursday, May 28, 2020 11:01:00 AM We’re going into what could be a very interesting hurricane season. Read More »
Tornado Season posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Friday, March 20, 2020 8:20:00 AM As we hopefully wave goodbye to snow season, we head into tornado season. Tornadoes can and do happen in Chesapeake. ... Read More »
Keeping Medications Safe During Emergencies posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Wednesday, September 18, 2019 7:28:00 AM Part of emergency preparation involves making sure you have at least a three day supply of all necessary medications. This ... Read More »
Yard Maintenance for Storm Season posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:45:00 AM If you find yourself nervously staring out the window at that one tree in your yard every time there’s a ... Read More »
Evacuation Education posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Wednesday, August 7, 2019 11:40:00 AM The timing of an evacuation order is always difficult. It must be called several days out from when the storm ... Read More »
Pet Emergency Prep posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Wednesday, July 10, 2019 12:46:00 PM When building an emergency kit, don't forget about your pets! Read More »
Hurricane Season is Here - Are You Ready? posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Saturday, June 1, 2019 8:02:00 AM Hurricane season is officially here. We’ve been very lucky in recent years but that’s no excuse to be complacent. All ... Read More »
Tornado Safety posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Wednesday, March 13, 2019 10:21:00 AM Tornado season is in early spring. Know how to keep yourself safe should a tornado touch down near you. Read More »
Winter Emergency Kits posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Thursday, December 6, 2018 12:14:00 PM Hurricane season is over but snow season is about to begin. Now is the time to prepare! If you made ... Read More »
Flood Insurance posted by: Elizabeth Vaughn at Wednesday, September 19, 2018 10:07:00 AM Flooding is not an uncommon occurrence in Chesapeake. Our city is so flat and low that the highest elevation is ... Read More »