Prepare for Hurricane Season
June 1
is the first day of Atlantic hurricane season. Take the time to prepare before a storm threatens our region.
Know Your Zone: Evacuation zones are designated A through D and provide clarity on whether you should evacuate in an emergency or shelter at home based on your physical street address and the nature of the emergency event. Review the Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s Know Your Zone program.
Make a Plan: Develop a plan for your family and make sure you include pets! Consider the specific needs of your household and create your own plan using templates from Ready.gov.
Pack a Kit: After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water, and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency, including medications. Get more information and a handy list on Ready.gov.
Subscribe to NN Alert: Make sure you receive critical information quickly, including public safety and severe weather. Residents can sign up online.
Obtain Flood Insurance: Flood insurance, whether through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or a private carrier, allows individuals, businesses, and communities to quickly and sufficiently recover after a flood. Most homeowner’s and renter’s insurance policies do not cover damage caused by floods. Insurance policies take a minimum of 30 days to go into effect, so start the process now by visiting getfloodfluent.org.
Stay Informed: Follow the National Weather Service’s Wakefield office on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date storm information and keep an eye on the city’s Facebook and Twitter pages.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released their predictions for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict near-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year. NOAA states that the Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be less active than recent years, particularly with a high potential for El Nino to develop this summer, which can suppress Atlantic hurricane activity. Get all the details on the NOAA website.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Week
Newport News is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event each day June 12-17, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Recovery Operations Center located at 520 Atkinson Blvd.
All material must be in the original, labeled container and each household may bring up to 75 pounds of solids and up to five gallons of liquids for disposal.
Examples of Acceptable Materials:
- Household maintenance products – oil paints, stains, wood sealers, thinners, solvents, adhesives, glues
- Automotive products – gasoline and other fuels, auto batteries, car waxes, oil and gasoline mixtures, brake fluid, fuel additives
- Miscellaneous products – photo finishing supplies, chemistry sets, charcoal fluid, fluorescent bulb/tubes, compact fluorescent bulbs, swimming pool chemicals, rechargeable household batteries, lithium, nickel and Ni-cad batteries.
- Alkaline batteries can be disposed in household trash.
Examples of Unacceptable Materials:
- Asbestos
- Waste containing polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs) (i.e. coolant from old appliances, transformers)
- Household garbage/trash mixed with any chemicals/fluids
- Business or medical waste
- Explosives, compressed gas cylinders
- Mercury
Please call 757-933-2311 if you have any questions about the identification of Household Hazardous Materials and disposal options.
Please Note: Latex paint and electronics are not considered Household Hazardous Waste and are accepted during normal hours of operations.
Sweet Frog joining the Summer Kick Off
We’re excited to announce that the Sweet Frog truck will be joining us from 6:00-7:30 PM this Friday (June 9th) for our VGCA Pool Party! We hope everyone in the neighborhood will come out 🐸. They will be selling 1 cup of frozen yogurt and 2 toppings for $5 +tax.
SUMMER KICK OFF!!!!
Please join us June 9th for OPEN SWIM from 6:00-8:00 PM. Hot dog, chips, and a drink will be provided. Cash donations are welcomed!
Movie in the park right after starting at 8:00 PM showing SHARK TALE!
Popcorn will be provided and bring your own chair.
It’s ONLY $75/yr to join VGCA
Your $75 VGCA membership goes further than you think and that is due to our amazing volunteers!
- The flower beds look great!
- Grass in common areas is well maintained.
- The clubhouse, kitchen, and bathrooms all have received a facelift and look incredible!
$75 a year is all it takes to help our VOLUNTEERS keep VGCA property looking great!
Help keep Village Green beautiful and a wonderful place to live! Just $75 a year. Join here: https://vgnn.org/join
Your $75 a year goes further than you think!
And take a look at the pool…absolutely amazing…best run and cleanest pool on the Peninsula. Enjoy the pool with a VGCA Recreation membership!
Port Warwick Summer Concert Series Kick Off
The 2023 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series begins May 24, and runs every Wednesday through Aug. 30, from 6 – 9 p.m. at William Styron Square in Newport News.
These concerts are free, family-friendly, and open to all. View the entire summer schedule of bands. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, tents are reserved for sponsors. Pack a picnic or select from food trucks: Big Daddy’s BBQ, Boyd’s Tasty Dogs, Pop’s Kettle Corn, Kona Ice, and Scratch Bakery or take out from one of the many Port Warwick restaurants, and BYOB.
This Wednesday BrassWind kicks off the summer with a big horn band sound, Motown, and R&B.
Weather Policy: Concerts are rain or shine. Should weather conditions cause a cancellation a decision will be made by 5:30 p.m. and posted on the website and Facebook page.
Join VGCA and support the pool, park, and clubhouse!
Pool season is quickly approaching so get your pool/recreation membership now!
Our pool, park, and clubhouse look amazing thanks to our wonderful volunteers.
Don’t forget to join VGCA by signing up here: vgnn.org/join
VGCA events: May 19th & 20th
Busy weekend here in the Green! Details from our excited but tired volunteers.
May 19th- Sips N Dips @ club house 6:00pm!
May 20th
Pool clean up and swim for helpers from 11-5pm
Movie Night starting at 7:30pm Super Mario movie. popcorn will be provided upon RSVP!
Thank you for making VG a positive and safe place to live!
VGCA Sips-n-Dips Wine Tasting
We’re getting ready for our VGCA Sips-n-Dips Wine Tasting event next Friday, May 19 at 6:00pm at the VGCA Clubhouse! Don’t forget to RSVP and let us know if you’ll be bringing red, white, or rose: Click here to sign up. If you need help deciding which dips pair well with which wines, check out this infographic.
