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CITY OF POQUOSON
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500 CITY HALL AVENUE POQUOSON, VA 23662 (757) 868-3040 TELEPHONE (757) 868-3105 FAX
Annual Notice to Residents
Annual Notice to Residents If you live in Poquoson, your property may be in or near an area that is subject to repetitive flooding. Flooding is a community-wide concern, and the City of Poquoson is an active participant in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS) to better manage floodplain If you live in Poquoson, your property may be in or near an area that is development and protect citizens from future flooding. subject to repetitive flooding. Flooding is a community-wide concern, and the City of Poquoson is an active participant in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS) Here are some things you can do to protect your family and property from flooding: to better manage floodplain development and protect citizens from future flooding. 1. Contact the City Floodplain Manager, Ken Somerset (757-868-3035), to determine the extent of past flooding in your area. Mr. Somerset can inform you about the causes of repetitive flooding, City flood Here are some things you can do to protect your family and property from flooding: mitigation strategies, and appropriate flood protection levels for your property. In-person meetings and site visits are also encouraged. 2. 1. Contact the City Floodplain Manager, Ken Somerset (757-868-3035), to determine the Consider permanent flood-proofing measures for your property, including elevating utilities above extent of past flooding in your area. Mr. Somerset can inform you about the causes of floodwaters, installing flood vents, or elevating your home. These measures may lead to substantial repetitive flooding, City flood mitigation strategies, and appropriate flood protection insurance discounts and may be required for new construction. Contact the City Floodplain Manager for levels for your property. In-person meetings and site visits are also encouraged. advice on appropriate flood-proofing and obtaining the appropriate permits for work on your property.
3. Obtain a flood insurance policy. Keep in mind that flood insurance policies do not go into effect until 2. Consider permanent flood-proofing measures for your property, including elevating thirty (30) days after purchase. Federal flood insurance policies cover damages from flooding that are not utilities above floodwaters, installing flood vents, or elevating your home. These covered by homeowners’ insurance. The City of Poquoson’s participation in the CRS program currently measures may lead to substantial insurance discounts, and may be required for new guarantees a 10% discount in premiums for compliant policies. Contact your insurance agent for more construction. Contact the City Floodplain Manager for advice on appropriate flood information on local rates and coverage. Poquoson Household Chemical proofing, and obtaining the appropriate Thank You to Larry King Law’s Langley Speedway permits for work on your property. Collections and Computer Recycling Event Saturday, October 3 8am-12noon 3. Obtain a flood insurance pol for continued support icy. Keep in mind that flood insurance policies do not go into effect until thirty (30) days after purchase during weather events for our City. . Federal flood insurance policies cover damages from flooding that are not covered by homeowners’ insurance. The City of Poquoson’s participation in the CRS program currently guarantees a 10% discount in premiums for compliant policies. Contact your insurance agent for more information on local rates and coverage.
Shop, Dine, & Celebrate in Poquoson this Holiday [Notice to be distributed annually to residents SHOP Season Support our local businesses LOCAL via utility bills/Island Tide advertisement] at the Poquoson Pool Parking Lot at 16 Municipal Drive Please visit www.vppsa.org or
call 868-3598 for more information.
The City of Poquoson Office of Economic Development announces two grant programs to assist the City’s Business Community. The two grant programs are 1) CARES ACT Grant Program and 2) The CBDG Grant Program. Applications for both programs are available at the City’s Website at: https://www.ci.poquoson.va.us/376/Small-Business-Grants-for-COVID-19-Assis 757-868-5314
CARES ACT Grant Program Applications being accepted thru November 30, 2020
The City of Poquoson and the City of Poquoson Economic Authority have established a COVID-19 Business Recovery Grant, using $80,000 in funds provided to the City of Poquoson under the federal government’s CARES Act, to help small businesses in Poquoson impacted by Governor Northam’s Executive Orders from the period of March 13 thru November 30, 2020.The Grant is a non-recurring financial initiative given to eligible for-profit, small businesses not to exceed $2,000. The grant is not available to franchises and national chains. Grants will be funded on eligibility listed below and on a first-come, first-served basis, with completed application and supporting documentation required for consideration. Contact Charity Gavaza at 757-868-5314 for more information.
CITY of POQUOSON CDBG Grant Program
In an effort to assist small businesses during the pandemic, York County, in partnership with the cities of Williamsburg and Poquoson, applied for & received funding from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (VDHCD) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This funding allows the three partner localities to provide grants to help small businesses defray the costs of State-mandated requirements in the reopening process, in order to help small businesses impacted by Governor Northam’s Executive Order #53 related to COVID-19. Individual grants to small businesses are awarded as one-time financial assistance given to eligible for-profit small businesses in amounts not to exceed $5,000. These funds must be a reimbursement of actual expenditures that the small business incurred following the State reopening requirements. (https://www.virginia.gov/ coronavirus/forwardvirginia/) Grants will be committed and funded on a first-come, first-served basis, based upon availability of funds and submission of a complete application, with supporting documentation that clearly justifies how requested funds are related to recovery and/or reopening costs from the COVID-19 emergency.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels delivers hot lunches to seniors ages 60 and over who are homebound due to illness or disability and are unable to sufficiently prepare meals for themselves. This program is supported by funding from federal, state and local governments. The rest is funded by recipients of the meals, and concerned agencies, citizens and donations. To obtain more information or to receive meals, please contact 873-0541. This program is supported by the Peninsula Agency on Aging. 16
Presidential General/Special Election - November 3, 2020 POLLS OPEN AT 6:00 AM & CLOSE AT 7:00 PM.
Voter Registration Deadline
The Constitution of Virginia requires that you be registered in the precinct in which you live in order to be qualified to vote. In order to be eligible to vote in the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election you must be 18 years of age on or before the next General Election, and registered to vote. The last day a person may register to vote or make to voter registration change is Tuesday, October 13, 2020 by 5:00 p.m. in person or 11:59 p.m. online. If you are currently registered and have moved, you must update your registration record by the registration deadline.
No Excuse Absentee Voting Deadlines
Effective July 1, 2020 you may request an absentee ballot without an excuse. No excuse in-person absentee voting will begin September 18th in the City Hall Building (500 City Hall Ave.). In addition to our regular office hours, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., we will be open Saturday, October 24th and 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for in-person absentee voting. The deadline to vote absentee in-person is 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31st. The last day to request a ballot to be mailed to you is Friday October 23, 2020 by 5:00 p.m.
We respectfully request that voters who wish to vote in person bring valid voter identification, wear a face covering or mask, practice social distancing and exercise patience. Thank you for your cooperation! On the Ballot for the November 3, 2020 General/Special Election will be United States President/Vice President, United State Senate, House of Representatives, 2nd District, Mayor, City Council Central Precinct, City Council Eastern Precinct, City Council Western Precinct and 2 Constitutional Amendments.
Produce for Healthier Living Food Bank Distribution Eligible Residents of Poquoson & York County
WHEN: October 27 November 24 December 22
TIME: 10am– 1pm WHERE: MUNICIPAL BUILDING– 830 Poquoson Ave.
A Bag of TEFAP-USDA Commodity foods will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis to income eligible households. A short, completely confidential form must be completed. Additionally, a small produce bag will be available for distribution.
This is a collaborative effort between the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank and our local community groups who graciously assist with distribution. If your group would like to help distribute food please contact Buddy Green at 757-751-5772.
Fall Leaf Program Starts Monday, November 2 Rake them, bag them, & leave them curbside! This program is provided by Solid Waste. For more details call 868-3598 or visit www.poquoson-va.gov
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Prepare & Plan Now for Storm Events
Prepare and plan now for hurricane season. In our region hurricane and tropical storm events can be part of our weather patterns from June 1 to November 30. As a reminder, residents should access the Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s Annual Hurricane Guide. A downloadable electronic booklet with Evacuation Zones and complete preparations for you this season is available on the City’s Website at: https://www.ci.poquoson.va.us/DocumentCenter/View/2219/Hurricane-Evacuation-Guide-2020 “KNOW YOUR ZONE” Know Your Zone is an awareness initiative that applies to roughly 1.25 million residents in 23 localities along Coastal Virginia, the region of the state most vulnerable to hurricanes and other tropical storms. Tiered evacuation zones were developed in close coordination with local emergency managers throughout Hampton Roads, the Northern Neck, the Middle Peninsula and the Eastern Shore based on the most up-to-date engineering data for the region.
Zones are designated A through D. They provide residents with clarity on whether they should evacuate in an emergency or shelter at home, based on their physical street address and the nature of the emergency event. It is important to remember that during a Zone evacuation you only need to evacuate to a higher non-evacuated zone. (i.e. if Zone A is the only Zone evacuated then residents would only need to go as far as Zone B) When a serious storm is expected to threaten or impact Virginia’s coastal regions, state and local emergency agencies will work with local news media outlets, as well as social media channels, that will then broadcast and publish evacuation directives to the public.
Visit www.KnowYourZoneVA.org to find your evacuation zone. The website displays a detailed, interactive, colorcodedmap showing each evacuation zone. Be mindful that the color scheme is new for 2020 and is different from previous years. Residents can use the map to view their region or zoom in to their residential neighborhood and street. Users can enter their physical address in the search bar to view and confirm their designated evacuation zone. Residents without Internet access should contact their local emergency management office or call 2-1-1 for assistance.
Residents not residing in a pre-identified evacuation zone should listen to local evacuation orders from local and state emergency agencies to determine if and when to evacuate.
EVACUATION ROUTES
If officials order an evacuation for your area, use one of these designated routes. Become familiar with these routes and plan to leave early to avoid major traffic delays.
PENINSULA
» Interstate 64 West » Interstate 664 North » U.S. Route 17 North » U.S. Route 60 West » Route 143
During severe weather, the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry is removed from service and should NOT be considered 18 part of your evacuation plan. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (NWS) WATCH VS. WARNING (NWS) WATCH VS. WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
TROPICAL STORM OR TROPICAL STORM OR (NWS) WATCH VS. WARNING HURRICANE WATCH TROPICAL STORM OR HURRICANE WARNING TROPICAL STORM OR The NWS issues a Watch when a tropical storm or hurricane is possible within 48 hours. Tune in to NOAA Weather Radio HURRICANE WATCH The NWS issues a Watch when The NWS issues a Warning when it expects a tropical storm or hurricane within 36 hours. During a Warning, HURRICANE WARNING The NWS issues a Warning All Hazards, local radio, TV, or other news sources for more information. Monitor alerts, check your emergency supplies and gather any items you may need if you lose power. TROPICAL STORM OR HURRICANE WATCH The NWS issues a Watch when a tropical storm or hurricane is possible within 48 hours. Tune in to NOAA Weather Radio a tropical storm or hurricane is possible within 48 hours. Tune in to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, local radio, TV, or other news sources for more information. Monitor alerts, complete your storm preparations and immediately leave the threatened area if directed to do so by local or state officials. TROPICAL STORM OR HURRICANE WARNING The NWS issues a Warning when it expects a tropical storm or hurricane within 36 hours. During a Warning, when it expects a tropical storm or hurricane within 36 hours. During a Warning, complete your storm preparations and immediately leave the threatened area if All Hazards, local radio, TV, or other news check your emergency supplies complete your storm preparations directed to do so by local or sources for more information. Monitor alerts, check your emergency supplies and gather and gather any items you may and immediately leave the threatened area if directed to do so by local or state officials. any items you may need if you lose power. need if you lose power. 2PM Sunday state officials.
5PM Saturday
5PM Saturday Hurricane Matthew Saturday, October 8, 2016 5PM EDT Advisory 43 NWS National Hurricane Center Potential Track Area: Day 1-3 Day 4-5
2PM Monday 2PM Sunday
Current Information: Center Location 33.8 N 78.2 W Max Sustained Wind 75MPH Movement ENE at 13MPH Watches:
Hurricane Trop. Storm
2PM Monday
Forecast Positions:
Tropical Cyclone Post-Tropical Sustained Winds: D <39MPH S 39-73MPH H 74-110MPH M > 110MPH Warnings:
Hurricane Trop. Storm
Hurricane Matthew
Saturday, October 8, 2016 5PM EDT Advisory 43 12 | www.vaemergency.gov/hurricanes NWS National Hurricane Center Potential Track Area: Day 1-3 Day 4-5 Current Information: Center Location 33.8 N 78.2 W Max Sustained Wind 75MPH Movement ENE at 13MPH Watches:
Hurricane Trop. Storm Forecast Positions:
Tropical Cyclone Post-Tropical Sustained Winds: D <39MPH S 39-73MPH H 74-110MPH M > 110MPH Warnings:
Hurricane Trop. Storm
Offered by York-Poquoson Cooperative Extension
Master Gardener Help Desk Having problems in your yard or garden? We have VCE Master Gardener Experts . here to help answer your questions. Master Gardener Help Desk is working virtually at this time while the VT Disease Clinic is unable to accept physical samples. Please give us a call at 757-890-4940 or email yk.pq.mg@gmail.com with your questions and we will have someone get back to you with information. Remember to include your email address, phone number, quality pictures of issues and also of the entire plant and a brief description of your problem.
Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Edwin J. Jones, Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; M. Ray McKinnie, Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State University, Petersburg.
REMINDER
Residential Trash Service Guidelines
∙Regular household garbage is picked up by a contractor hired by the City.
∙Have containers at the street for pickup on your collection day by 7:00 AM. Containers must be removed from the street and stored behind the front building line within 12 hours of the container being emptied.
∙Place carts at the street with the handle away from the street, arrows on the lid pointing toward the street. The lid must be closed.
∙Please keep at least 3 feet of clearance between your cart and other items (recycle container, mailboxes, fences, trees, vehicles, etc.) so the automated collection equipment can easily service the container.
∙Only trash in city issued trash carts and city approved green bags will be collected. City Green Bags are available for purchase at local merchants. ∙All refuse material must be bagged and placed inside your trash cart(s). Additional household trash (when cart is full) will be picked up if placed inside a City of Poquoson Green Bag and placed next to your garbage cart.
∙The trash cart lid must be closed; bags that fall out/off of cart due to overfilling will not be picked up.
∙Only household trash –NOashes or hazardous materials, NOlandscaping or bulk debris may be placed in cart for pick up.
∙Trash carts are issued to resident’s address with assigned serial numbers. Please record and save your container’s serial number for service request issues.
∙City issued trash carts are the property of the City of Poquoson. The resident will be held responsible for any damage other than normal wear and tear to their assigned cart.
∙To report service or container problems, call 868-3598 or visit http://www.poquoson-va.gov/city_departments/solid_waste, for billing or the change cart size call 868- 3030, Monday –Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
∙Holidays observed: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If your pickup day is on one of
To access any of our events, or to receive more information about our programs, visit www.yorkcounty.gov/vce these holidays, you will have a one day delay in service. All changes to service will be published on the City’s web page, on both City cable channels and they are indicated on the Solid Waste Calendar. Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Edwin J. 19 ∙Visit http://www.poquoson-va.gov/city_departments/solid_wastefor more information. Jones, Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; M. Ray McKinnie, Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State University, Petersburg.
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Christmas Tree Recycling Drop-off
Will be in the pool parking lot from December 26th to January 20th. Remember, trees must be free of all lights, ornaments and decorations.
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Save this number in your phone’s contacts so you can easily recognize the message as a severe weather warning. The City of Poquoson also provides City updates for subscribers when an emergency arises. 8 Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter
5843 Jeff erson Avenue Newport News, VA 23605 757-933-8900 www.peninsulaanimalshelter.com
Adoption Hours:
Monday: 12 pm- 5 pm
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 12 pm - 5 pm
Thursday: 12 pm - 5 pm
Friday: 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 5pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm
View Our Adoptable Pets at: https://www.petango.com/ Owner surrenders, reclaims and stray drop-off s: Monday - Sunday 8 am - 5 pm
