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VBAlert

July 28, 2021 K. Alston Rave Smart911, Virginia Beach

VBAlert, powered by RAVE Smart911, is the city’s opt-in emergency alert and warning system. The city utilizes VBAlert to inform

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Avoid Train Delays on Hampton Blvd with New Text Alert

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 K. Alston Hampton Blvd, Norfolk va, Trains delays, Virginia

Here is something you can toot your own horn about! Don’t sit in traffic on Hampton Blvd waiting for the

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NWS to Send “Destructive” Severe Thunderstorm Warning Alerts to Mobile Phones

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 K. Alston National Weather Service, Thunderstorm warning

Severe thunderstorms can be life-threatening, with hazardous conditions ranging from tornadoes, large hail storms, and widespread straight-line winds called derechoes

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Pet Heat Safety Tips

July 23, 2021July 26, 2021 K. Alston American Animal Hospital, Newport News, Pet Heat

With the sunny weather, it is tempting for pet owners to let their fur babies enjoy the outdoors. High temperatures

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Recycling Locations Available Around the City

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 K. Alston NewportNews, recycling

Some Newport News residents have been experiencing slight delays in recycling collection due to staffing shortages with the contractor. These

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Check your bank account for Child Tax Credits

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 HRM Staff American Rescue Plan, Child Tax Credit, IRS

The pandemic hit many American families hard. The difficult financial hits endured by countless households due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Smart911: A resource for households with members who have mental health concerns

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 K. Alston mental health, Smart911, Virginia Beach

The idea behind Smart911 (Smart911.com) is to provide emergency responders with vital information so they know in advance about special

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FIVE WAYS TO APPLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS ONLINE

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 K. Alston Fraud, Retirement Planning tips, social security, Virginia, Women

By Lizna Odhwani Social Security Public Affairs Speclialist in Virginia We continue to make it easier for you to access

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Tips and tricks for a gorgeous, green summer!

July 9, 2021July 20, 2021 K. Alston Clean the Bay Day, Green Summer, Hampton Roads

Did you see those Decals? As folks flocked to local beaches, parks and attractions this Memorial Day, many came across

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Fireworks Do’s/Don’ts | Midtown Tunnel Closures | Hurricane Preparedness

July 4, 2021July 5, 2021 K. Alston Fireworks do's/Don'ts, Hurricane Preparedness Week, Midtown Tunnel Closures, Norfolk va, Portsmouth va

*** Illegal Fireworks Reminder *** from the Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Do– Let the professionals handle the fireworks! Do–

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