Public Utilities Water Model Hydrant Testing in Whaleyville

Public utilities Water Model Hydrant Testing in whaleyville

The Suffolk Department of Public Utilities is updating the computer model that is used to determine available water flows at fire hydrants and at other points within the City’s water dis...

Copeland Road Extended Road Closure

The Suffolk Public Works Department advises that the 1900 block of Copeland Road has been closed as of today, Friday, November 13, 2020, due to a washout of the roadway at this location. Copeland Road will be closed to through traffic for approximately on...

Suffolk Public Utilities Reminds Citizens of HRUBS Utility Bill Pandemic Relief Program

Suffolk Public Utilities reminds citizens of the HRUBS Utility Bill Pandemic Relief Program that become effective on Monday, August 24, 2020.  This Program remains in effect through December 31, 2020, and provides financial assistance for qualify...

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to City of Suffolk Businesses and Residents Affected Isaias

SBA OFFERS DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO CITY OF SUFFOLK BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS AND RESULTING TORNADOES

The City of Suffolk learned on Thursday, October 8, 2020, that Virginia businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm...

All Three Rating Agencies Affirm Suffolk's AAA Status

The City of Suffolk has learned that all three ratings agencies (Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, and S&P Global Ratings) have affirmed the City’s AAA rating with a stable outlook. The City achieved a AAA rating from all three rating agencies...

Upcoming Temporary Road Closure for Portion of Wilroy Road

Suffolk Public Works Traffic Engineering advises of an upcoming temporary road closure for a portion of Wilroy Road (Route 642).

Wilroy Road (Route 642) will be closed, in both directions, south of Rt. 58 from River Creek Drive to Lassiter Lane. The closur...

Suffolk Keeps Citizens Safe and Informed with Suffolk Mass Notification System

The City of Suffolk is now working with Everbridge, the worldwide leader in unified critical communications, to keep residents safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements. As of Monday, March 2, 2020,...

Black Bear Safety Reminders

Spotting black bears in Suffolk is nothing unusual, especially considering our proximity to the Great Dismal Swamp. 

Residents can minimize negative interactions with bears by following some simple guidelines to take now:

Secure your garbage: &...