Emergency Preparedness

Norfolk Medical Reserve Corps

The mission of the Norfolk Medical Reserve Corps (NMRC) is to organize and train local medical, health and community volunteers to support and/or supplement existing medical emergency and public health response efforts in the City of Norfolk. To volunteer or for more information call 757-683-2229.

Plan Ahead for Disasters

Plan Ahead for Disasters | Ready.gov

Keep yourself and your family safe, before, during, and after a disaster.  Ready.gov has information on:

  • How to prepare for, and be safe, in a variety of weather conditions.
  • How to build an emergency kit.
  • How to make an emergency plan for you and your family.
    • Communication
    • Important documents
    • Financial
    • Pets
    • Where to meet
  • Home safety.

There is lots of useful information under the “Disasters and Emergencies” and “Make a Plan” drop down menus.

Additional preparedness information can be found at Public Preparedness Guidance – Emergency Preparedness (virginia.gov) .

Emergency Shelters

Announcements will be made when emergency shelters are opened. You can find out about specific shelter openings, availability, and hours of operations by monitoring: