Norfolk is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning until
further notice and a Flash
Flood Watch is in effect from September 3, 02:00 AM EDT until September 3, 08:00 PM.
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) participated in VDEM’s
conference call. There is no state
declaration of emergency, but it is possible when they brief the Governor later
today. Such a declaration is necessary
to allow for the pre-positioning / deployment of state resources. To this point, the only request we have on
the table is a National Guard high water vehicle and crew.
There are no significant changes to the forecast. National Weather Service also reported potential
rainfall to reach upwards of 7” (attached graph indicates over 5.5”). While we’ve experienced a dry spell, this
much rain + anticipated winds could result in downed trees and as a result,
downed power lines. With that amount of
rain, tomorrow (Saturday) morning’s 11am high tide of 6.4’ (approaching major
flood stage) is still the greatest risk.
We have identified some parking safe havens for our
community which will be communicated later in the day. In the meantime, big thanks to Norfolk Public
Schools for their partnership!!
As we move forward, please encourage folks to visit
Norfolk.gov and the City’s social media for updates. The red “emergency” bar will be activated on
the City’s webpage to communicate all updates, closures, etc. This info will also be communicated on TV47. Likewise, we ask you encourage everyone to
register for Norfolk Alert (https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085612694#/login),
the other means by which we can alert our community of this weather event and
all future (notice and no-notice) disasters.
At this time, all coordination over the weekend will be
accomplished by Emergency Management staff in the Emergency Operations Center. There are no Team Norfolk conference calls
scheduled; however, this is subject to change based on conditions. Likewise, these information updates will
continue.
Thanks!
Jim
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