City of Poquoson Government

09/10/2026

📝 If an emergency happens, does everyone in your household know what to do?🏠

Today, make or review your family emergency plan.

Decide:
• Where will you meet?
• Who is responsible for what?
• How will you stay in touch?
• Where will you go if you need to leave?
• What does each person need? If it pertains to your family, what will the pets need?

Consider the risks where you live and the unique needs of your household. Then practice the plan. Knowing what to do ahead of time can reduce confusion when an emergency happens.

Preparedness starts at home.

09/09/2026

We are aware that some customers throughout our surface water service area (Hampton, Poquoson, York, and Newport News) have recently noticed an earthy or musty taste or smell in their drinking water. Our team is actively monitoring feedback, and Waterworks staff have already adjusted treatment processes, including increasing ozone levels at our treatment facility.

These taste and odor issues occasionally occur in surface water sources like reservoirs, especially during seasonal environmental changes. They are commonly caused by naturally occurring organic compounds—most often MIB (2‑methylisoborneol) and geosmin. While these compounds can create noticeable tastes or odors even at extremely low levels, they are not harmful to humans and do not affect water safety.

Ozone is one of the most effective treatments for reducing MIB and geosmin, and we are continuing to optimize our processes to address the issue as quickly as possible.

If you experience water quality concerns, please contact Newport News Waterworks Customer Service at (757) 926‑1000 or [email protected] so we can document your location and respond appropriately.

Thank you for your patience as we work to remove abnormal tastes and odors from your drinking water.

09/08/2026

Hampton Roads is updating its regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Stop by either open house to review the draft mitigation actions proposed for your community, see the region's progress, and share you input with community representatives. Drop in anytime during the open house-No RSVP needed.

Western Tidewater Open House- Thursday, September 24, 2026
4-6PM
Franklin Southhampton Economic Development Center
601 N. Mechanic Street, Franklin, VA 23851

Peninsula Open House- Thursday, October 15, 2026
4-6PM
Williamsburg Fire Department, 2nd Floor EOC
440 Boundary St., Williamsburg, VA 23185
*Limited parking at the fire station; overflow available in the parking deck across the block.

09/04/2026

On the afternoon of September 4, 2026, the City of Poquoson received a report indicating the presence of mold at Fire Station 2. As a precaution we will relocate personnel and equipment to fire Station 1 until the mold can be addressed. A professional remediation firm is scheduled to begin clean up efforts on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

A Heat Advisory has been issued for most of the area today, only excluding OBX and the MD Beaches. Heat indices near and above 105° are expected today and tomorrow. This advisory is in effect through 8 pm tonight.

09/03/2026

All non-emergency City of Poquoson offices will be closed Monday, 9/7/26 in observance of Labor Day.

09/02/2026

Join us September 9th @ 6:30pm at Tabb Library for a conversation about hurricane safety with VDEM Chief of Operations Andy John. Register here: tinyurl.com/VDEM26