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Come back often to see upcoming events for PSO and around the area.
Nov 3, 2009:
Election
Results:
Here is a Summary Recap of the Election Results for Portsmouth:
Sheriff: W. O. "Bill" Watson
Governor: Robert F. "Bob" McDonnell
For a complete list of the results for Portsmouth, click here.
Oct 20, 2009:
Election
Information:
Don't forget that Nov 3 is Election Day. If you were unable to register or missed the registration deadline, you can still be a part of the process by volunteering for your party affiliation or the person that you feel is the best canidate.
For more information about Election, be sure to check out the official VA State Board of Elections
Aug 22, 2009:
Seasonal Flu and H1N1
Information:
Where to get information???
The web sites of the Virginia Department of Health and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to provide the most current information
regarding seasonal and H1N1 influenza and preventive and continuity measures for the workplace. Your local health department is also a resource.
Aug 14, 2009:
Viginia State Fair
2009:
The Virginia State Fair will be this year from September 24th until October 4th, 2009.
Please note the following changes for the 2009 State Fair.
- The State Fair has moved to another location. The new location is The Meadow Event Park in Dosswell, Virginia, Caroline County. Take exit 98 off I-95, next to Kings Dominion.
- There will be a $5 parking fee per vehicle including motorcycles.
- Concerts are free this year with paid admission. (A list of concerts and dates are in the brochure. Updates will be posted on the website as they become available.) The concerts will be held outdoors. You may rent chairs or bring your own chair, blanket, or just sit on the grass.
- State Fair website: www.statefairva.org.
Aug 3, 2009:
Sales Tax Holiday
Virginia:
The annual Sales Tax Holiday for School Supplies, Clothing and Footwear will be held August 7-9, 2009. More details on the Sales Tax Holiday page.
Under Virginia law, most purchases of tangible personal property are subject to both state and local sales and use taxes. The tax rate is generally 5% of
the cost price. The rate on sales of food for home consumption is 2.5%.
A sales tax holiday is a temporary period during which purchases of certain items are exempt from the sales and use taxes. Following legislation enacted by
the 2007 Session of the Virginia General Assembly, Virginia now has three annual sales tax holidays. In addition to the specific items exempted for each
holiday period, dealers may also elect to absorb the tax on any item they wish during that period.
July 2, 2009:
4th Of July Weekend
Safety:
This is 4th of July weekend, a time to celebrate our independence and a time gather with friends and family. But it also a time to be safe. Numerous avoidable injuries occur during this celebration due to fireworks and driving.
Firework Safety
The National Council of Firework Safety has provided the
following safety tips for firework use:
- Use fireworks outdoors only
- Obey the local laws
- Always have water on hand
- Only use fireworks as intended
- Never relight a dud firework
- Use common sense
- Do not use homemade fireworks or explosives
Driving Safety Tips
The American Medical Association has provided a list of tips for safe
driving:
Always -
- Plan your trips ahead of time. Decide what time to leave and which roads to take. Try to avoid heavy traffic, poor weather and high-speed areas.
- Wear your safety belt and wear it correctly. (It should go over your shoulder and across your lap.)
- Drive at the speed limit. It’s unsafe to drive too fast or too slow.
- Be alert! Pay attention to traffic at all times.
- Keep enough distance between you and the car in front of you.
- Be extra careful at intersections. Use your turn signals and remember to look around you for people and other cars.
- Check your blind spot when changing lanes or backing up.
- Be extra careful at train tracks. Remember to look both ways for trains.
- When you take a new medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist about side effects. Many medicines may affect your driving even when you feel fine. If your medicine makes you dizzy or drowsy, talk to your doctor to find out ways to take your medicine so it doesn’t affect your driving.
- Never drink and drive.
- Never drive when you feel angry or tired. If you start to feel tired, stop your car somewhere safe. Take a break until you feel more alert.
- Never eat, drink or use a cell phone while driving.
- If you don’t see well in the dark, try not to drive at night or during storms.
- If you have trouble making left turns at an intersection, make three right turns instead of one left turn.
- If you can, avoid driving in bad weather, such as during rain, sleet or snow.
July 1, 2009:
New Laws
State:
There are a number of new laws that have gone into effect today. The most notable is "NO texting while driving". Check out Virginia's "In Due Course" publication or for a summary view of all actions of the General Assembly, click here.
Complete information on all actions of the General Assembly is available on the Internet at: http://legis.virginia.gov
June 8, 2009:
Election Results
Local:
You can view the results of our local Primary Election that took place on June 9th by click here.
June 8, 2009:
Primary elections
June 9th:
This is your opportunity to express your rights as a Portsmouth citizen. As you have seen in the
recent past, your vote does count. So get out and VOTE!
Need to learn more about the Primary Elections or any type of election information, it can be found at the Virginia State Board of Elections.
June 1, 2009:
Hurricane Season Begins
Hurricane Season begins today and lasts until November 30th. As we enter this year’s season, we want to take the
opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of self-preparedness. The number one person responsible for the safety
of yourself and your family is you. We want to encourage everyone to Get Informed, Have a Plan and Prepare a Disaster
Supply Kit.
For your convenience, here are some quick links to flyers and more preparedness information:
- www.weather.gov - Safety and Preparedness Fact Sheet
- Red Cross - Prepare for Emergencies
- Hurricane, Typhoons and Tropical Cyclones - FAQ
June 1, 2009:
NPD 1st Annual Ride - Poker Run
For more information, check out their flyer.
The course is an approximately 100 mile run. A good ride with long country stretches.
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The stops will be:
- Bayside HD - Frederick Blvd - Portsmouth
- Supercuts at Bennet’s Creek Crossing - Suffolk
- Boneshakers - General Booth Blvd - Virginia Beach
- Va Beach Fire Station 13 - at Blackwater Rd/ Indian Creek Rd - Virginia Beach
- Norfolk FOP Lodge - Raby Rd - Norfolk
May 19, 2009:
Project Lifesaver Event
Come and checkout our Department promoting Project Lifesaver on May 30th.
If you have any question about the event, please don't hesitate to call our Community Service Division.
You can reach them at 757-686-2565 & 757-686-2566.
May 11, 2009:
Ready Virginia
VA Dept of Taxation’s Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday:
Ready Virginia is a statewide public education effort to prepare Virginians for all hazards, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.
To learn about Ready Virginia please visit them at www.ReadyVirginia.gov.For information on the Sales Tax Holiday, check out their flyer.