Health & Safety
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Before You Dig (PDF)
Want to plant a tree in your yard? Installing a birdhouse or lamppost? Before you dig, call VA 811.
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Crime Data
View a list of links which offer detailed information regarding crime data collected from the police and sheriff's departments.
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Drinking Water Quality
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Evacuation Routes
During the likely event of a state or locally declared evacuation, citizens will be asked to leave their homes for an extended period of time in order to avoid the danger involved with a hurricane landfall in Newport News or the Hampton Roads Area.
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Family Preparedness
Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. The City of Newport News recommends the following strategies for preparing you and your family for the likely event of a disaster or emergency.
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Flood Information
Learn about the risk of flooding in Newport News and what you can do to mitigate its effects.
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Hurricane Guide
The Hampton Roads Hurricane Guide is now available in English and Spanish.
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Mayor's Campaign to End Bullying
Learn more about the Mayor's campaign to end bullying in public schools in order to make them and our community a safe and supportive environment.
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NN ALERT
Learn about our alerting system and register today to receive emergency and community information.
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Property Complaints
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Police
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Sewer System Do's and Don'ts
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Smoke Testing
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Remember to Stop for School Buses
In Virginia, passing a stopped school bus with its flashing lights activated and stop-arm extended is illegal. Drivers must stop for a school bus approaching in any direction so that children can get on and off safely.