City of Suffolk Media Releases

The City of Suffolk website contains media releases for the City, Suffolk Police, and Suffolk Fire & Rescue. To access, please use the link provided below.

Know Your Zone - Zone Evacuation Information

All you have to do is Know Your Zone.         

When a storm is approaching, emergency managers will determine which zones are most at risk considering the intensity, path, speed, tides and other meteorological f...

Stay Informed with Suffolk on the Alert

STAY INFORMED WITH SUFFOLK ON THE ALERT

Formerly known as “Reverse 911”, the Suffolk on the Alert notification system provides citizens alerts regarding potential hazards, emergencies, weather events, and other City information such as events, cancellation...

UPDATE - UTILITY WORK TO CLOSE PORTION OF NORTH MAIN STREET AND DISRUPT WATER SERVICE

UPDATE (8-13-18)

SUFFOLK, VA (August 13, 2018) The rescheduled work by a contractor on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities which was to begin on Friday, August 17^th has now been rescheduled to begin on Friday, August 24^th  (weather permit...

SUFFOLK PUBLIC WORKS – DIVISION OF MOSQUITO CONTROL CONTINUES TO DETECT WNV IN DOWNTOWN SUFFOLK

The City of Suffolk continues to detect mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in the Downtown Area of Suffolk.  These areas include the North Street Area, Market Street Area, and the neighborhoods of Lakeside and Philadel...

Suffolk Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled

The Suffolk Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2018, has been cancelled. Following the cancellation, the next Suffolk Planning Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at 2 p.m.

SUFFOLK TRANSIT ANNOUNCES SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS

Suffolk Transit has announced a number of service enhancements including Saturday Service for the first time in their history for several Routes.  These and other changes outlined below will become effective on July 1, 2018.

The Gold Route will be...

2018 Hurricane Season – Know Your Zone

With Memorial Day almost upon us, it is time to make sure your hurricane preparedness plans are in place in advance of the Atlantic hurricane season which runs June 1^st to November 30^th. The peak of the hurricane season falls between mid-August ...

Suffolk Parks & Recreation 2018 TGIF Summer Concert Series

It has been a chilly spring in Suffolk and we are dreaming of warm summer nights out in the parks for the TGIF Summer Concert Series hosted by Suffolk Parks & Recreation.  We are even adding an additional concert in to this year’s l...

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: &...

Suffolk Parks & Recreation Cypress Park Pool 2018 Seasonal Schedule

Summer will be here before you know it and Suffolk Parks & Recreation has just the spot to beat the heat. Cypress Park Pool, 2001 Arizona Avenue, will be offering open swim hours, Tuesdays through Sundays (closed Mondays) from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Open...

What’s Happening in Suffolk This Week

Friday, August 10T.G.I.F. Summer Concert Series: Touch of SpiceJoin your neighbors at Bennett’s Creek Park, 3000 Bennetts Creek Park Road, for the second half of the T.G.I.F. Summer Concert Series. From 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., enjoy this free and f...

Summer Burn Ban in Effect May 1st

The Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue’s Fire Prevention Bureau wants to advise citizens that there is no open air burning allowed from May 1^st through September 30, 2018.  This restriction comes from the Virginia Department of Env...

City of Suffolk Downtown Master Plan Information

The Downtown Master Plan is based upon a firm foundation of analysis and public input.  The plan examines existing conditions, previous studies and market potential. The plan recommends strategies that provide a clear framework for investment in ...