Health & Safety

Crime Data

View a list of links which offer detailed information regarding crime data collected from the police and sheriff's departments.

Drinking Water Quality

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.

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.

NN ALERT

Learn about our alerting system and register today to receive emergency and community information.

Police

Smoke Testing

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.