Resources & City Emergency Contacts

City Emergency Contacts

• City Manager's Office
  Phone: 757-220-6100
• Fire
  Phone: 757-220-6220 (non-emergency; in an emergency call 911)
• Human Services
  Phone: 757-220-6161 (Call the City's Human Services Department for special needs assistance)
• Police
  Phone: 757-220-2331 (non-emergency; in an emergency call 911)
• Public Works
  Phone: 757-220-6140 (After hours 757-220-6196)

Emergency Operations Center

If the City declares a local emergency you will be notified that the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been activated. Emergency Operations Center: 444 N Boundary Street, 757-259-7200

Shelter

The City of Williamsburg operates a shelter at the Quarterpath Recreation Center, 202 Quarterpath Road. The City will make an announcement through local media if the shelter has been opened. Download information on what to bring (PDF).

Neighborhood Response Team (NRT)

Know your Neighborhood Response Team (NRT). The NRTs are trained citizen volunteers in your neighborhood who assist City officials during emergencies. For more information, contact Human Services Director Peter Walentisch at 757-220-6161

Evacuation

The City of Williamsburg is a host jurisdiction during an evacuation of coastal areas. If citizens need to evacuate, Interstate 64 and Route 60 West are the primary routes to leave the City.

How to Stay Informed

News from the City

• Follow the City on Twitter and Facebook
• Sign up for e-notifications and Everbridge Mass Notifications via telephone, text and email.

Media

• Stay tuned to local television stations:
  • Wavy
  • WVEC: 13 News Now
  • WTKR
• Listen to WMBG 740 AM or TIDE 92.3 FM
• Visit:
  • The Virginia Gazette
  • Daily Press
  • WY Daily
• Watch City cable Channel 48 for city information; Channel 47 for School information; and other local networks for updates.

Other Municipalities & Organizations

• Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
  Phone: 757-229-1000
• James City County information and closings
• William and Mary
  Phone: 757-221-4000
• Williamsburg Area Transit Authority
  Phone: 757-220-5493
• Williamsburg Regional Library
  Phone: 757-259-4040
• Williamsburg-James City County Schools
  WJCC hotline: 757-259-4154
• York County information and closings
  Phone: 757-890-3300