NORFOLK, Va. – All City of Norfolk government offices, recreation centers and libraries, including The Slover, will remain closed on Thursday, Feb. 20. This includes the Norfolk Animal Care Center, MacArthur Memorial, Nauticus, Offices of the Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue and the Norfolk Courthouse as well as the Virginia Zoo, Norfolk Botanical Garden and Chrysler Museum.
Waste Management routes for Thursday, Feb. 20, will be collected on Saturday, Feb. 22, while routes for Friday, Feb. 21, will be collected on Monday, Feb. 24. All bulk and yard waste collections for the remainder of this week have been cancelled as well as street sweeping.
Street parking downtown along Boush St., Granby St., Main St. and Waterside Dr. has been removed until Saturday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m. to allow for plowing operations. The York Street Garage and Brambleton Lot will be open until 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, for residents who need parking downtown.
Public Works crews brined all primary routes and have begun plowing operations. Primary routes are also being salted. There are 32 plows working the primary routes before moving on to secondary routes. Residents are asked to stay off the roads, if possible, so crews can operate and emergency vehicles can respond without interference.
Residents who find anyone in need of shelter should call the police non-emergency number, (757) 441-5610. Public Safety crews will work with Norfolk Community Services Board and partners to find them shelter.
Residents can find more information and additional updates at www.norfolk.gov, the City’s social media platforms or by signing up for Norfolk Alert at www.norfolk.gov/alert.