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Prepare for hurricane season: Important phone numbers to have

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, and provided by NOAA, shows tropical storms forming in the Atlantic during a La Nina hurricane season. (NOAA via AP)

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911 TO REACH YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES

REPORT A POWER OUTAGE OR DOWNED POWER LINE:

Dominion Energy: 1-866-366-4357

Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative: 1-866-511-9862

Tideland Electric (Mainland Dare): 1-800-637-1079

Community Electric Cooperative (Some customers in Southampton, IOW, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex): 757-242-6181

A&N Electric Cooperative: 757-787-9750

 

REPORT A GAS LEAK

Contact VA Natural Gas at 877-572-3342 or dial 911


ROAD CONDITIONS

VIRGINIA: 511va.org or you can call 511 or 1-800-367-7623 from outside VA

NORTH CAROLINA: DriveNC.gov or you can call 511 or 1-877-511-4662 from outside NC

N.C Ferry Service: 1-800-293-3779

VIRGINIA STATE POLICE (VSP)
Dial #77 from a mobile device to report a reckless or dangerous driver to the State Police. Dial 9-1-1 for the nearest law enforcement office

NC HIGHWAY PATROL

Motorists traveling through the state who need assistance may dial *47 which is *HP on a cellular phone.

CITY INFORMATION

In many cities, you can dial 311 to reach the city’s information line.

MENTAL HEALTH/SUPPORT HOTLINE

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also call, text or chat 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.