South Tidewater News

The City of Virginia Beach has completed the required annual review of progress made towards completing mitigation actions detailed in the current Hampton Roads Hazard Mitigation Plan. This review is a component of the annual recertification process of the Community Rating System (CRS), which allows residents and business owners to save 15% on flood insurance premiums. The City must complete the recertification process every year to retain their eligibility for CRS participation and the flood insurance discount.

The City remains committed to helping residents and businesses protect themselves and their properties against flooding. Flood insurance premium discounts through CRS participation is just one of the ways the City works to help everyone have access to flood protection. For more information on flood insurance visit floodsmart.gov. 

The Hampton Roads Hazard Mitigation Plan is developed and maintained by the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC). It identifies natural threats that the city is vulnerable to such as flooding and tropical storms. Mitigation actions within the Hampton Roads Hazard Mitigation Plan serve as the City’s strategy to limit the likelihood of damage from these threats.

To view the 2023 report, visit the programs and plans section on the Virginia Beach Emergency Management Department website at oem.virginiabeach.gov/programs-plans/regional-hazard-mitigation-plan.

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