Public Safety - Hampton Roads Messenger

Virginia Beach Builds Emergency Management from Lessons

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Emergency management, Hampton Roads, Public Safety, Virginia Beach Va, Weather Preparedness

Virginia Beach Department of Emergency Management continues improving the City’s readiness and resiliency in 2025. Working year-round to ensure that

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The Ripple Effect: First Quarter Flood Protection Progress

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Flood Protection, Hampton Roads, Public Safety, Stormwater Management, Virginia Beach Va

Hear a personal account of flood protection impacts in the city, plus a report on the program’s achievements and communications.

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Winter Storm Briefing

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Hampton Roads, Public Safety, Snow Forecast, virginia weather, Wakefield NWS, Winter Storm Warning, Winter Weather

Prepared by National Weather Service Wakefield, VA Covering the period through Tuesday, February 24th. ➔ Next Scheduled Full Email Briefing:

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Newport News Responds to James River Jet Fuel Spill

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 HRMessenger Staff City of Newport News, Environmental News, Hampton Roads, James River, Newport News, Public Safety, Virginia News

Newport News, VA — City of Newport News officials are actively coordinating with state and federal partners following a jet fuel

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Virginia Beach Violent Crime Reaches Five-Year Low

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 HRMessenger Staff City of Virginia Beach, Crime Stats, local news, Public Safety, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Va

Virginia Beach is officially seeing its safest period in half a decade. Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul W. Neudigate briefed City

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Governor Issues Statement on Deadly Shooting in Minneapolis

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 HRMessenger Staff Breaking News, Gun Violence, Minneapolis, Public Safety

Good afternoon, Bishop Barry C. Knestout, of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, has released this statement following the tragedy at

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Virginia Launches Annual DUI Enforcement and Public Education Campaign: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 HRM Staff Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, DUI enforcement, EMS First Responders, law enforcement, Public Education, Public Education Campaign, Public Safety, Safety, Safety Tips, State of Virginia

By: Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin RICHMOND, VA – Today, Virginia launches its 2023 Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over DUI

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Warner, Kaine, & Beyer Statement on Line of Duty Benefits for Virginian Officer Jeffrey Smith’s Family

August 21, 2023August 21, 2023 HRM Staff benefits, Congressman Don Beyer, federal benefits, legistlation, Mark R. Warner, mental health awareness, Public Safety, remarks from U.S. Senators, U.S. Department of Justice, United States Senator, Washington D.C

By: United States Virginia Senator Tim Kaine WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine and Congressman

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments

August 7, 2023 HRM Staff Administration, Administration appointments, Advisory board on revenue estimates, Announce, Announcement, Announcements by Governor Glenn Youngkin, Board Appointments, Department, Government, Governor Glenn Younkin, Leadership, Public Safety, Scientific advisory committee, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, State of Virginia, Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation

By: The Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional key administration and board appointments.

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Norfolk Police Chief Search Team Provides Public Forum & Comment Opportunity

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 HRM Staff Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center, Norfolk, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk State University, Police, Public Forum, Public Safety, Virginia

By: City of Norfolk NORFOLK, VA – Morris & McDaniel Management Consultants, the firm selected to assist in the national search

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