Gloucester-Mathews-Middlesex VA CERT

09/08/2026

This review your preparedness plan for family pets. Ensure that you have all materials ready for a speedy and organized response to any emergency.

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

Temperatures continue to be well above average for September across most areas east of the Rockies into the Labor Day weekend.

Heat Advisories are widespread from the south-central Plains into the Mid-Atlantic, with Extreme Heat Warnings centered in the Mid-Mississippi Valley, for temperatures and heat indices well into the 90s and 100s.

Wherever you are this weekend be sure to practice heat safety. Heat related illnesses and deaths are preventable. weather.gov/heat.

09/05/2026

💡 Think getting prepared has to be expensive? It doesn’t.✅

Some important preparedness steps cost little or nothing:
• Sign up for local emergency alerts.
• Save an emergency contact and an out-of-state contact.
• Choose a household meeting place.
• Organize important documents.
• Check the emergency supplies you already have.
• Talk with a neighbor about how you can help one another.
Preparedness is not about buying everything at once. It’s about taking practical steps before you need them. Start with what you have. Do one thing today.

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

There is a threat for severe storms across nearly the entire commonwealth this afternoon and evening (9/4/26). The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of Virginia under a Slight Risk for severe storms, meaning there is a chance for isolated to scattered storms to develop, and some could be strong or severe. The main threat from these storms will be damaging winds, but isolated flash flooding and large hail can't be ruled out. And don't forget the heat! Heat Advisories are in effect for many locations along and east of I-95 today, where the heat index will reach as high as 105°+!

Have several ways to receive severe weather alerts. Making sure you are opted in to your phone's emergency alerts and having a NOAA weather radio is a good first step!

You can always get the latest forecast for your area at weather.gov.

09/04/2026

Planning to grill, camp, and kick back by the fire this holiday weekend? Keep the fun going safely:
- Check your local fire rules.
- Keep fire away from dry grass and tents.
- NEVER leave a fire unattended.
- Keep water nearby and make sure fires are fully out.