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Emergency Contact Numbers
Virginia Public Inquiry Center
1-866-880-4280
Local Government Agencies
CHESAPEAKE
Office of Emergency Services: 382-6464
HAMPTON
Non-life threatening emergency: 727-6111
Office of Emergency Management: 727-6414
NEWPORT NEWS
Disaster Information: 269-2910
Emergency Management: 269-2900
Fire Department: 247-2500
NORFOLK
Norfolk Emergency Services Department: 441-5600
POQUOSON
American Red Cross: 898-3090
PORTSMOUTH
Special Hurricane information line: 393-5000
SUFFOLK
Police (non-emergency): 923-2350
Information: 923-2000
Emergency Services: 923-2110
VIRGINIA BEACH
Emergencies: 911
Public information: 427-4111
Shelter information: 427-3580, press 1, then 630
WILLIAMSBURG
American Red Cross: 253-0228
YORK COUNTY
Emergency Management Information: 890-3600
Public Information: 890-3300
OTHER CONTACT NUMBERS
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Tidewater Chapter: 446-7700
CABLE TELEVISION
Cox Cable Customer Service: 222-2222
Charter Communications (Suffolk): 539-2312
ELECTRIC
Dominion Virginia Power: 888-667-3000
Cape Hatteras Electric: (252) 995-5616
Ocracoke Island (Tideland): (252) 928-3351
NATURAL GAS
Virginia Natural Gas: 466-5500
Columbia Gas: 800-543-8911
TELEPHONE
Verizon: 611
Verizon (for former GTE Customers): 800-483-1000
Mid-Atlantic Sprint Carolina: 800-682-1034
TRAFFIC
VDOT Highway Helpline: 800-367-7623
MILITARY CONTACTS
Navy Relief: 425-5789
Navy Family Services: 444-NAVY (444-6289)
Shore Patrol: 623-2291
Coast Guard Search & Rescue: 483-8567
INSURANCE INFORMATION
National Insurance Consumer Helpline: 1-800-942-4242
Va. State Corporation Commission: 1-800-552-7945
N.C. Department of Insurance: 1-800-546-5664
SALVATION ARMY
Tidewater Area Command (Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach): 461-7646
Hampton / Newport News Corps: 838-4875
Portsmouth Corps: 393-2519
Suffolk Corps: 539-5201
Williamsburg Corps: 757-229-6651
Click here for “Pet Friendly Hotels” in Virginia
Remember, pets are not allowed in public emergency shelters – make your evacuation plans in plenty of time.
- Acquire a large carrier and familiarize your pet with the carrier.
- Do not leave your pet alone during an emergency – decide where you might take your pet it if becomes necessary to evacuate.
- Make a list of emergency numbers. This should include your veterinarian and any other individual you may want to contact in case of an emergency.
- Purchase non-spill water and food bowls.
- Stock up on pet food and supplies – enough for a week.
- For more information, please contact The Humane Society of the United States, Disaster Services, 2100 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
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