Public Safety
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Alarm Permit
Suffolk Police Department Alarm Permit Program
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Alerts
Sign up to receive announcements of important information (e.g., warnings of natural disasters) sent to you through email or text message.
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Animal Control
Suffolk Animal Care maintains a shelter to protect, house, feed, and (only if necessary) euthanize the stray, injured, abused, or unwanted animals within the City of Suffolk.
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Concealed Weapons
In order to obtain a concealed hand gun permit in the City of Suffolk you must first apply for the permit in person or by mail with the Circuit Court Clerk at the Courthouse.
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Crime Prevention Tips
Read crime prevention tips regarding your home and vehicle.
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Disaster Shelters
Planning before a disaster is essential to your safety and well being. A critical part of this planning is knowing how and where you will go if you need to evacuate your home.
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Emergency Preparedness
The range of potential natural and man-made hazards that might occur in our locality or region is infinite and staggering. Examination of the hazards that can and will affect our community is an essential component of the local emergency management program.
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Evacuation Routes
Evacuation orders are intended for those living or working in harm’s way.
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Open Burning
Recreational fires are allowed within the City of Suffolk; however, there is a strict set of regulations that must be followed. City code section 38-106, has separate stipulations that are not found in the Fire Code which must also be followed.
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Safety Tips for Storm Recovery
In the event of severe weather, here are important safety tips to follow.
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Severe Weather Tips & Updates
View tips and information about severe weather affecting the City of Suffolk as well as tips for dealing with severe weather.