With the Severe Weather possibilities in the Tidewater Region of Virginia, we are susceptible to various weather conditions especially during the Hurricane Season. Sometimes we have major flooding due to tidal surges and high winds can cause down trees or power-lines and cause various power outages across the area. We want to have local information and links available for quickly accessing information when it’s needed. Below are some of the useful links to the local Skywarn Nets and activation’s along with various weather related websites and emergency power outage information.
2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Expected to Be More Active Than Usual (Weather.com – Article Link)
NOAA predicts near-normal 2019 Atlantic hurricane season (NOAA – Article Link)
Area 5 – Skywarn Information:
Skywarn – Area 5 Southeast Virginia (Skywarn)
Area 5 Skywarn Net – Every Tuesday @ 7:30 PM
145.330 Mhz – Or 442.950 + (131.8 PL Tone) Norfolk Repeater
NOAA Website Links & Information:
NWS – Latest Weather Briefing Update (pdf) (Severe Weather Briefing)
NWS – Hurricane Safety Tips and Resources (Hurricane Season)
NWS – Tropical Cyclone Advisory (Hurricane Season)
NWS – Tropical Page (Hurricane Season)
NWS – NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NOAA Radio)
NWS – NOAA Storm Prediction Center (Severe Weather)
Power Outages & Preparedness:
Dominion Energy Power Outage Maps (Local Power Outage Maps)
Dominion Energy Power Outage Report (Local Power Outage Reports)
Hurricanes & Flood Zone Information:
National Hurricane Center Website (Hurricane Info)
National Hurricane Center – Storm Surge (Hurricane Info)
National Hurricane Center – Hazards (Hurricane Info)
Hurricane Evacuation Zones (Know Your Zone)
Ready.gov Hurricanes (Hurricane Info)
City of Chesapeake Storm Surge Zones (Flood Zones – SLOSH Model)
WTKR News Channel 3 – Blown Away Article (Hurricane Preparedness)
Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 5-11, 2019)
City of Chesapeake – Emergency Management:
Chesapeake Emergency Alerts (Closings & Cancellations)
Chesapeake Important Contacts (Utilities)
Chesapeake Public Utilities Department (Contact Info)
Chesapeake Alert System (Signup for Local Alerts)
Chesapeake Waste Management Division (Bulk Trash Service)
Chesapeake Request a City Service (Request Form Page)
City of Chesapeake Open Data Portal (Public Information)
City of Chesapeake Facebook Page (Social Media)
FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency:
FEMA.gov (Website)
FEMA Flood Map Service Center (Address Search)
FEMA Mobile App (Download the App)
FEMA – Hurricane Dashboard for Surge Inundation (May Need Credentials)
Other Resources:
Doppler Radar & Radio Waves (Thanks Amelia!)