GLOUCESTER
COUNTY
Virginia
Emergency Management’s Preparedness Expo Scheduled for Aug. 2
Gloucester’s Emergency Management Department along with assistance from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be hosting the County’s annual Preparedness Expo on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Gloucester Home Depot store.
This family-friendly event will include a wealth of preparedness information from multiple local and state agencies, a special landing by the Life Evac helicopter, emergency vehicles for children to explore, and much more!
Please join us for this free event and learn how to best keep you and your family safe during the upcoming hurricane season!
Heat Resources
There's a Heat Advisory for our area through this evening, with heat index values expected to reach between 105-109 degrees. We want everyone to stay safe and healthy.
Do you need a helping hand to stay cool? Here are some local groups dedicated to taking care of their neighbors.
Please share to help us spread the word!
Links associated with house cooling:
www.commonhelp.virginia.gov
www.guestshelter.org
Links for a cool space during the day:
gloucesterva.gov/library#hours
www.guestshelter.org
Link for homeless solutions program:
https://bayaging.org/housing/
More info about heat-related illnesses:
www.cdc.gov/niosh/heat-stress/about/illnesses.html
Notice of Cyber Incident
Gloucester County recently became the victim of a cybersecurity incident. We recognize that the data entrusted to us by our employees and the Gloucester community is of the utmost importance. In response to this incident, we are taking steps to notify individuals who may have been affected and to provide support and resources to help protect their information.
Gloucester County is home to a vibrant community hosting vast amounts of exciting events and gatherings. Check them out on our Beeline Community Calendar. Have your own event you would like listed? Submit your event details here for review and possible inclusion!
Check out the full calendar of upcoming meetings. Includes Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and other scheduled meetings of local boards and commissions.