Important phone numbers to keep handy during snowstorm

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — With the incoming winter storm comes the potential of various issues locals may face.

WAVY Weather Detailed Forecast

The WAVY viewing area is expected to see between 5″ up to 11″ inches of accumulating snow. We could see power outages, treacherous road conditions and other issues.

Below, 10 On Your Side has listed phone numbers to services you may need during the winter weather.

Transportation:

  • VDOT: 800-367-7623
  • For questions or to report hazardous road conditions, contact VDOT’s 24-hour Customer Service Center by visiting my.vdot.virginia.gov or calling 800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).
  • HRT Updates: Customer service number is (757) 222-6100. Get updates on delays and cancellations on gohrt.com.

Power/Energy:

  • Dominion Energy: (866)-366-4357

Disaster Relief:

  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): 1-800-621-3362
  • American Red Cross:
    • Hampton: (757)-838-7320
    • Norfolk: (757)-446-7700

Price Gouging:

  • Virginia Attorney General’s Office: (804) 786-2071

Local Shelters:

  • Peninsula Rescue Mission: (757)-380-6909
  • Virginia Beach Housing Resource Center: (757)-385-5167
  • VB Winter Shelter (in partnership): (757)-962-3567
  • ForKids: (757)-622-6400
  • Link of Hampton Roads: (757) 594-3800

Food Banks/Pantries:

  • Virginia Peninsula Foodbank: (757)-596-7188
  • Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore: (757)-627-6599
  • Eastern Shore Chapel Food Pantry: (757)-428-6763
  • Beach Food Pantry: (252)-261-2756

For any other emergencies, please contact 911…

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