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:
- The City of Norfolk’s website
- The City’s social media: Facebook and Twitter
- Norfolk Alert
- The Norfolk Cares Call Center (757-664-6510)
- News reports