WHAT IS A SHELTER?
- A
concrete block structure located outside of the storm surge area.
- Used
for protecting residents who reside in a vulnerable area/structure.
- Not
a hospital, nursing home, or hotel.
Does not support electrical medical equipment.
- Does
not guarantee electrical power.
Primary
Emergency Shelters in Chesapeake:
Great
Bridge High
301
West Hanbury Rd
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here to view website
Hugo
Owens Middle
2901
Cedar Road
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here to view website
Hickory
Middle 1997
Hawk Blvd
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here to view website
Indian
River High 1969
Braves Trail
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here to view website
Oscar
Frommel Smith High
1994
Tiger Drive
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here to view website
Thurgood
Marshall Elementary
2706
Border Road
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here to view website
Western
Branch High 1968
Bruin Place
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here to view website
Secondary
Emergency Shelters in Chesapeake:
Camelot
Elementary
2901
Guenevere Drive
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here to view website
George
Washington Carver Intermediate
2601
Broad Street
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here to view website
Great
Bridge Intermediate
253
West Hanbury Road
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here to view website
Hickory
High
1996
Hawk Boulevard
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here to view website
Indian
River Middle
2300
Old Greenbrier Road
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here to view website
Western
Branch Middle
4201
Hawksley Drive
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here to view website
*Shelter location may
change.
WHAT TO
DO:
- In
the event of a disaster, city officials will determine which
shelter(s) to open.
- Listen
to WCTV Channel 48, WFOS 88.7 FM, or local TV and radio stations for
shelter(s) in use.
- Do
not go to a shelter unless told to do so.
- Call
382-6464 for updated information.
- Shelter
locations may change from time to time.
WHAT TO
BRING:
-
All Medications
-
Identification
-
ID Cards
-
DMV License
-
Medical Insurance Card
-
Pillows/Blankets/Sleeping Bags
-
Toiletry Items
-
Change of Clothes
-
Important Papers (Driver’s License,
insurance policies,
etc.)
-
Special Diet Foods/Snacks/Water*
-
Flashlight
-
Contact Phone Numbers
-
Battery Powered Radio
-
Quiet entertainment items to pass the time (i.e., books,
board games, cards, etc.)
-
Special items for infants (formula, diapers, etc.),
elderly or disabled family members
-
*Public shelters provide
basic, non-perishable foods.
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
- Register
all family members upon arrival at the shelter.
- All
registration information is confidential.
- Sign-out
when leaving the shelter, giving your:
-
Specific destination plans and/or
-
plans to return to the shelter
SHELTER RULES
- Treat
everyone with respect.
- No
disorderly conduct allowed.
- Everyone
is responsible for his or her own belongings. It is suggested that valuables be locked in your car.
- Smoking
is prohibited in the building.
- No
visitors are allowed beyond the registration desk.
- Prohibited
items
-
alcohol
-
illegal substances
-
any type of weapon
Exception: Registered
service animals.
MEAL
TIMES: (may
vary by shelter)
Breakfast
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dinner
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Canteen open 24 hours a day –
coffee/snacks
SPECIAL CARE INFORMATION
- Public
shelters provide basic food, sleeping space, and basic first aid.
- If
you have special care needs, you should be able to provide self-care
or bring a caregiver with you.
- Consult
with your doctor to determine if your condition could be managed
safely in a public shelter.
- Electrical
power and water service may be disrupted.
CHESAPEAKE EMERGENCY SHELTER COMMITTEE
- American
Red Cross
- Chesapeake
Community Services Board
- Chesapeake
Department of Human Services
- Chesapeake
Emergency Management Office
- Chesapeake
General Hospital
- Chesapeake
Health Care
- Chesapeake
Police Department
- Chesapeake
Public Health Department
- Chesapeake
Public Schools
- Chesapeake
Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- Georgian Manor Assisted Living Facility
Emergency Management Office
304 Albemarle Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: 382-6504
Fax: 382-8228
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