Family Resources
Updated On: 2/5/2013 11:24:16 AM
Picking up from one place and moving to another is stressful, especially when kids and pets are involved. Knowing whom to call or where to find information can help make the transition easier.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Local government websites are valuable resources for newcomers to Hampton Roads, as they provide important connections to other residents, local businesses and public safety. These sites provide up-to-date information on local happenings, weather and issues such as city council meetings and municipal contacts.
State of Virginia
www.virginia.gov
Gloucester County
www.gloucesterva.info
Isle of Wight County
www.co.isle-of-wight.va.us
James City County
www.jamescitycountyva.gov
Southampton County
www.southamptoncounty.org
York County
www.yorkcounty.gov
City of Chesapeake
www.cityofchesapeake.net
City of Franklin
www.franklinva.com
City of Hampton
www.hampton.gov/gov
City of Newport News
www.nngov.com
City of Norfolk
www.norfolk.gov
City of Poquoson
www.ci.poquoson.va.us
City of Portsmouth
www.portsmouthva.gov
City of Suffolk
www.suffolkva.us
City of Virginia Beach
www.vbgov.com
City of Williamsburg
www.williamsburgva.gov
PUBLIC SAFETY
Office of Public Safety, Virginia
www.publicsafety.virginia.gov
The Virginia Office of Public Safety oversees 12 state agencies which are responsible for highway safety; training firefighters and other first responders, as well as members of the Army and National Guard; and planning and organizing Virginia emergency preparedness.
POLICE/SHERIFF
Emergency ..................................................911
Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office
Non-emergency ........................ (804) 693-3890
www.gloucesterva.info/SheriffsOffice
Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office
Non-emergency .........................(757) 357-2151
www.isleofwightsheriffsoffice.com
James City County Police Department
Non-emergency......................... (757) 253-1800
www.jamescitycountyva.gov/police
Southampton County Sheriff’s Office
Non-emergency ........................ (757) 653-2100
www.southamptoncounty.org/sheriff.aspx
York/Poquoson Sheriff’s Office
Non-emergency.........................(757) 890-3630
www.yorkcounty.gov/sheriff
Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office
Non-emergency......................... (757) 382-6159
www.chesapeakesheriff.com
Franklin Police Department
Non-emergency......................... (757) 562-8575
www.franklinpolice.org
Hampton Sheriff’s Office
Correctional Facility .................(757) 727-6760
Community Corrections Center .. (757) 926-2540
www.hampton.va.us/sheriff
Newport News Sheriff’s Office
Non-emergency.........................(757) 926-8535
www.nngov.com/sheriff
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office
Non-emergency........................ (757) 664-4700
www.norfolksheriffsoffice.com
Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office
Non-emergency......................... (757) 393-8210
www.portsmouthva.gov/pso
Suffolk Police Department
Non-emergency.........................(757) 923-2350
www.suffolkva.us/spd
Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office
Non-emergency.........................(757) 385-4555
www.vbso.net
Williamsburg – James City
County Sheriff’s Office
Non-emergency ........................ (757) 564-2220
www.wjccsheriff.org
FIRE AND RESCUE
Emergency ..................................................911
Gloucester Volunteer Fire & Rescue
Non-emergency ......................... (804) 693-2148
www.gvfrs.org
Isle of Wight County
Department of Emergency Services
Non-emergency........................ (757) 365-6308
www.co.isle-of-wight.va.us/emergencyservices
James City County Fire Department
Non-emergency........................ (757) 220-0626
www.jamescitycountyva.gov/fire
Southampton County Fire/Rescue Association
Non-emergency .........................(757) 654-6891
www.scfra.com
York County Department of Fire and Life Safety
Non-emergency.........................(757) 890-3600
www.yorkcounty.gov/fire
Chesapeake Fire Department
Non-emergency.........................(757) 382-6297
www.cityofchesapeake.net/government/citydepartments/departments/fire.htm
Franklin Fire and Rescue Department
Non-emergency......................... (757) 562-8581
Hampton Fire and Rescue
Non-emergency.........................(757) 727-6580
www.hampton.va.us/fire
Newport News Fire Department
Non-emergency........................ (757) 926-8404
https://www.nngov.com/fire
City of Poquoson Fire and Rescue
Non-emergency ......................... (757) 868-3510
www.ci.poquoson.va.us/city_departments/fire_rescue
Norfolk Fire-Rescue
Non-emergency........................ (757) 664-6600
www.norfolk.gov/nfr
Portsmouth Fire, Rescue and
Emergency Services
Non-emergency.........................(757) 393-8765
www.portsmouthva.gov/fire
Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue
Non-emergency......................... (757) 514-4550
www.suffolkva.us/fire
Virginia Beach Fire Department
Non-emergency.........................(757) 385-4228
www.vbgov.com/government/departments/fire
City of Williamsburg Fire Department
Non-emergency ....................... (757) 220-6220
FAMILY, CHILDREN AND CHILD CARE SERVICES
Virginia Department of Social Services
801 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA 23219 ............... (804) 726-7000
Toll-free .................................... (800) 552-3431
www.dss.virginia.gov
Virginia Child Care Aware
.................................................. (804) 285-0846
www.vachildcare.org
Child Care Aware of Virginia is a community based network that provides families with information on child care in Virginia, including a list of child care options based on family needs; information on child care costs, regulations and resources for family support; and information on healthy child development and parenting strategies.
PETS
Steps to Protect your Pet from being Lost During Relocation
• Keep a collar with an ID tag on your pet at all times with your current phone number on it.
• Microchip your pet, especially if they are good at wiggling out of their collar. It’s important to keep your contact info up-to date so the chip can effectively connect your pet to you. All animal shelter and vet clinics can scan for microchips.
• Have a current license on your dog; it is the ID given to animal by the city and can be another way your dog can be connected to you.
• Keep cats indoors; it’s much safer for them. Cats are domestic animals and don’t need to be outside. Give them a post to scratch, a window to perch in, and plenty of toys and they will love the great indoors.
Animal Services
Chesapeake Humane Society
123 N. Battlefield Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23320 .............(757) 546-5355
www.chesapeakehumane.org
Portsmouth Humane Society
4022 Seaboard Court
Portsmouth, VA 23701 ............. (757) 397-6004
www.portsmouthhumanesociety.org
Gloucester County Animal Control
...................................................(804) 693-5290
www.gloucesterva.info/AnimalControl
Isle of Wight Animal Control
................................................... (757) 365-6318
www.co.isle-of-wight.va.us/animal-services
James City County Animal Control
...................................................(757) 565-0370
www.jamescitycountyva.gov/police/animalcontrol.html
Southampton Animal Control
Southampton Animal Control operates under the sheriff’s office and can be reached at (757)653-2100.
www.southamptoncounty.org/animcont.aspx
York County/Poquoson Animal Control
The Animal Control Bureau operates under the York County Department of Fire and Life Safety and can be reached at (757) 890-3600.
Chesapeake Animal Services Unit
Chesapeake Animal Services Unit (animal control) operates under the police department and can be reached at (757) 382-6556.
City of Franklin Animal Control
City of Franklin Animal Control operates under the police department and can be reached at (757) 562-8575.
Hampton Animal Control .............. (757) 727-8311
www.hampton.gov/animal_control
Newport News Animal Services Division
......................................(757) 595-PETS (7387)
www.nngov.com/parks-and-recreation/animalspage
Norfolk Animal Protection Unit ......(757) 664-7387
www.norfolk.gov/nacc/animal_control.asp
Portsmouth Animal Control
The Animal Control Unit operates under the police department and can be reached at (757) 393-8257.
Suffolk Animal Control Bureau ...... (757) 514-7855
www.suffolkva.us/anml_ctrl
Virginia Beach Animal Control ...... (757) 385-4444
Williamsburg Animal Control
Williamsburg contracts with James City County Animal Control.
www.jamescitycountyva.gov/police/animalcontrol.html
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