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Floyd County Virginia Government's official Treasurer page. Treasurer You and Your County: A Guide for the Taxpayer We are dedicated to serving you in a professional, efficient and courteous manner; and we are committed to exceeding your expectations. Melissa M. Keith Treasurer, Floyd County 201 E. Main St Suite 4 Floyd, VA 24091 Please send all mail to: P.O. Box 789 Floyd VA 24091 Phone: (540) 745-9357 Fax: (540) 745-9364 Regular Office Hours: 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. Monday-Friday Closed Holidays PAY REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ONLINE NEW THIS YEAR... Pay taxes online - CLICK HERE or call the toll free number at 1-(866) 570-9846 Payment Options: In Person – Cash, check, credit cards, and money order payments may be made in our office. By Mail – Check and money order payments may be mailed to Treasurer’s Office, P.O. BOX 789 Floyd VA 24091. Please make checks payable to Floyd County Treasurer’s Office. Online – CLICK HERE By Phone (toll free number) – call Paymentus Corporation at 1-866-570-9846. CONVENIENCE, FLEXIBILITY, AND REWARDS Enjoy the convenience, flexibility, and rewards of credit card payments for taxes. In cooperation with Floyd County, Paymentus Corporation offers individuals and businesses the opportunity to pay taxes by telephone or directly over the Internet. PROVEN SAFE AND RELIABLE This service is safe, reliable and in accordance with all state and government regulations. In order to process your payment, Paymentus Corporation, the credit card service providers, charges a nominal convenience fee based on the amount of the transaction. EASY PAYMENT VIA PHONE OR INTERNET To pay by credit card call the toll free number 1-866-570-9846 or CLICK HERE to pay taxes by credit card over the Internet. You will be asked to enter information such as: The type of tax A bill or invoice number Your credit card information The amount of the tax or fee payment Your social security number (for state payments) The system will: Tell you the total of your payment including the appropriate fee Obtain approval of the charge Issue an onscreen confirmation number and a printable digital receipt. Confirmation is emailed to users who request it. The charge will also appear on your credit card statement: the tax amount on one line, the convenience fee amount on a separate line. Information provided by Paymentus Corporation The Treasurer’s Office has compiled the following guidelines concerning our services and your obligations, this brief summary of state and local taxes should be especially informative to the new residents of our locality. We welcome your inquiries, and we want to assist you in any way possible. History of the Office of Treasurer The Treasurer is an elected official directly responsible to the citizens of the locality for the receipt and collection of revenue, the safekeeping of revenue, and the appropriate accounting for and disbursements of revenue. The Treasurer serves a four-year term at the will of the voters. Taxes The governing body of our locality sets the tax rates for personal property and real estate taxes. Personal property is assessed as of January 1st each year by the Commissioner of Revenue, based on Loan Value per NADA Book. The assessment is based on vehicles in the taxpayer’s possession and normally garaged, parked, or stored in the locality as of January 1st. The assessment of real estate taxes is based on fair market value. Real Estate Taxes Real property is assessed as of January 1st each year. Real estate is due semi-annually on June 26th and December 5th. A late payment penalty of 10 percent or $10.00 which ever is greater will be added after June 26th and December 5th. Interest at the rate of 10 percent per annum will be added beginning June 27th and December 6th. Failure to receive a tax bill will not relieve you of the penalty and interest. If there is a change of the billing address or any change pertaining to your taxes notify the Treasurer’s Office. We will forward a copy of the tax bill to a mortgage company if the company requests it in writing at least 90 days before the payment is due. Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Relief Your County Government provides a tax relief program for the elderly, based on income and net worth. The Commissioner of Revenue administers this program, and applications must be filed yearly by April 1st. Land Use Assessment Taxpayers who are interested in participating can obtain information from The Commissioner of Revenue as to the qualifying acreage and specific application fees and deadlines. Personal Property Taxes Personal Property is assessed as of January 1st of each year by The Commissioner of Revenue. Our County levies a personal tax on the following kinds of personal property: automobiles, trucks, motor homes, motorcycles, trailers, campers, boats, airplanes and business personal property. Personal Property is due annually by December 5th. A late payment penalty of 10 percent will be added after December 5th; Interest at the rate of 10 percent per annum will be added beginning January 1st. Dog Tags All dogs four months old or older must have a County dog tag. The annual deadline for purchasing a dog license is January 31st; however tags are sold all year in the Treasurer’s Office. You must provide proof of your dog’s rabies vaccination. Dog tags are sold at a lower rate if the dog has been spayed or neutered, if it is not noted on the rabies certificate we will need to see proof from the veterinary’s office to give the discount price. Spayed or neutered dogs $6.00 Other Dog tags $10.00 County Vehicle Decals County of Floyd stopped selling decals on July 15, 2008. There will be a vehicle fee on your personal property tax bill. Important Dates to Remember: January 15 : State Estimated Taxes 4th Quarter January 31 : Dog Licenses May 1 : *State Income Filing and Payment & State Estimated Taxes 1st Quarter June 26 : 1st half of Real Estate Tax Due June 15 : State Estimated Taxes 2nd Quarter September 15 : State Estimated Taxes 3rd Quarter October 1 - November 1 : *Land Use filing November 2 - December 31 : Lane Use Extension with late fee December 5 : Personal Property & 2nd half Real Estate Tax Due * For more information, contact The Commissioner of Revenue (540) 745-9345 Questions? Need more information? Melissa M. Keith , Treasurer ( mkeith@floydcova.gov ) Ciera Boyd, Chief Deputy ( cboyd@floydcova.gov ) Lisa Belcher, Deputy II ( l.belcher@floydcova.gov ) Amanda Reinhard, Deputy III (areinhard@floydcova.gov)

Floyd County Virginia Government's official Sheriff's Office page. Sheriff's Office In case of an emergency, dial 911 100 East Main St. Room 206 Floyd, Virginia 24091 Phone: (540) 745-9334 Fax: (540) 745-9349 Anonymous Tip Line: (540) 745-9395 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Sheriff Brian Craig bcraig@floydcova.gov Virginia Open Data Portal School Resource Officer The primary mission of the School Resource Officer is to create a partnership between the County Sheriff’s Office and the County Schools. The School Resource Officer (SRO) Program places offices in schools in an effort to create and maintain a safe environment for our youth, faculty, and staff. It reflects a comprehensive community focus which integrates the officers, the SRO’s, stationed in the school with the existing network of resources in the community. The SRO fulfills three roles as they act as a resource for the schools: they first and foremost are law enforcement officers whose primary purpose is to “keep the peace” in the schools so that students can learn; secondly they act as a link to support services both inside and outside the school environment; and thirdly they provide the schools with an additional resource by sharing their expertise in the classroom. Project Lifesaver Project Lifesaver is a program designed to assist in the tracking and locating of Alzheimer’s, dementia patients, Down Syndrome and autistic children who become lost. Utilizing state of the art equipment, purchased through the generosity of various organizations, we are able to furnish four of these tracking devices for coverage across Floyd County. The Project Lifesaver System works by utilizing a personalized radio transmitter worn by identified persons to aid in locating them when they wander from their home. The device is capable of tracking a signal up to a mile by ground and five to nine miles by air. These devices work by giving an audible signal that leads law enforcement to the victims. Our professionally trained Deputies provide reliable rapid response aiding victims who are at risk of wandering and becoming lost. Domestic Violence Grant The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office assigns domestic or family violence (domestic disturbances) calls a high priority. The nature and seriousness of crimes committed between family or household members are not mitigated because of the relationships or living arrangements of those involved. Therefore, law enforcement must exercise leadership in the community in responding to domestic violence. An immediate criminal justice response can make a major difference in the disputants’ lives. With all due consideration for their own safety, deputies responding to a domestic disturbance call shall (1) restore order; (2) arrest persons when probable cause exists that a crime has occurred; (3) provide safety and security for the crime victim(s); and, (4) help participants contact appropriate agencies to help prevent future occurrences. Automatic License Plate Readers Floyd County VA Sheriff's Office uses Flock Safety technology to capture objective evidence without compromising on individual privacy. Floyd County VA SO utilizes retroactive search to solve crimes after they've occurred. Additionally, Floyd County VA SO utilizes real time alerting of hotlist vehicles to capture wanted criminals. In an effort to ensure proper usage and guardrails are in place, they have made the below policies and usage statistics available to the public. Click here for polices and usage. Floyd County License Plate Readers Policy

Floyd County Virginia Government's official Fire Department page. Fire Department In case of an emergency, dial 911 PO Box 33 Floyd, Virginia 24091 Fire Emergency Dial 911 Emergency Management Coordinator (Field) Dustin Thomas dthomas@floydcova.gov Emergency Management Coordinator (Administrative) Daniel Lowry dlowry@floydcova.gov The Floyd County Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is an all volunteer organization. To reach your local Fire Chief please call the fire station at the times listed below. Station #1 Fire (Town of Floyd) Fire Chief – Chad Mills Wednesday – 7:30 PM (540) 745-4975 Station #2 Fire (Willis) Fire Chief – Tony Weddle Monday – 7:30 PM (540) 789-7030 Station #3 Fire (Locust Grove, Check) Fire Chief – Mark Link Tuesday – 7:30 PM (540) 651-8407 Station #4 Fire (Indian Valley) Fire Chief – Kreg Mitchell Tuesday – 7:30 PM (540) 789-4333 Current Burn Law and Outdoor Fire Laws

Report Damaged or Missing Road Signs in Floyd County Report Damaged or Missing Road Signs To maintain the safety and efficiency of our roadways, damaged or missing road signs must be reported promptly. If you come across any road signs that are damaged or missing, please get in touch with us at the following email addresses: Mark Bolt, Building Official: mbolt@floydcova.gov Patrick Turner, Building Inspector: Pturner@floydcova.gov Andrew Hunter, Maintenance: ahunter@floydcova.gov When reporting a damaged or missing road sign, please provide the following details to help us address the issue efficiently: Location of the Sign: Provide the nearest cross streets or a specific address. Type of Sign: Specify the type of sign (e.g., Stop sign, Yield sign, Speed Limit sign, Street Name sign). Description of the Damage: Beyond Repair: The sign is severely damaged and cannot be used anymore (e.g., heavily bent, cracked, or broken). Pulled Out of Ground: The signpost has been uprooted or knocked over. Missing: The sign is completely missing from its designated spot. Additional Information: Any other details that might help us understand the situation better (e.g., nearby landmarks, time of the incident if known, or any suspicious activities observed). By reporting these issues promptly, you help ensure the safety of all road users and contribute to the efficient maintenance of our roadways.

Floyd County Virginia Government's official Economic Development page. Business Development Entrepreneurship ♦ Craftsmanship ♦ Innovation Floyd County Economic Development Authority c/o Floyd County Administrator 202 E Main St P.O. Box 218 Floyd, VA 24091 Phone : (540) 745-9300 Fax : (540) 745-9305 Members of the Economic Development Authority Chairman Ryan Baker Vice Chairman Melissa Cox Secretary/Treasurer Draken Thompson Elizabeth Hixon Marty Holliday Jim Newlin Matt Sebas Our vision is a strong and stable Floyd County economy that is rooted in innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting diverse businesses that create quality jobs. Floyd County encourages thoughtful growth while respecting our natural and agricultural resources, preserving community character, and growing within our resource capacity. The Mission of the Economic Development Authority of Floyd County, Virginia: The EDA works to capitalize on Floyd County’s strengths to expand and diversify the local economy and promotes growth through start-ups, expansion, and attraction of businesses that will provide additional opportunities for residents and increase the county’s tax base. We facilitate constructive dialog around infrastructure, talent, and housing. Regular Scheduled Meetings are held every 4th Monday at 6:00 P.M. in the Floyd Innovation Center, 158 Pioneer Way, Floyd, VA 24091. Additionally, the Authority is on call to consider any issues requiring its attention, including businesses interested in locating in the Floyd Regional Commerce Center. The Floyd Innovation Center The Innovation Center is a multi-tenant business center providing leasable office and working spaces to niche, technology-based businesses. The Center also memberships available for entrepreneurs who occasionally need conference room space. Click the image to see much more information. D. [Lot 8] This 3.8-acre lot is near the front entrance of the business park on Commerce Center Drive. It is pre-graded with complete development plans, including bid documents for a 20,000 SF building, expandable to 40,000 SF with 75+ parking spaces and a small solar PV array. Click the image to see much more information. Floyd Regional Commerce Center The Commerce Center is a business park that provides sites (1 to 51 acres) and spaces (offices to industrial bays). The park features a 65-acre greenway with walking trails. All sites are served by fiber, public water, and sewer, and benefit from a nearby electric substation providing redundant electrical feeds. Click the image to see much more information.

Floyd County Virginia Government's official Departments page. Departments These departments help manage the civic and governmental responsibilities in Floyd County. Within each department are links to information that you, citizen of Floyd County, may find useful or interesting. Animal Control Emergency Management Jessie Peterman Memorial Library Sheriff's Office Building Inspections Emergency Medical Services Mapping Social Services County Administrator Fire Department Planning & Economic Development Solid Waste & Recycling E911 Health Department Recreation Voter Registrar

Floyd County Virginia Government's official Mapping page. Mapping 202 E Main St. Floyd, Virginia 24091 Phone: (540) 745-9359 Fax: (540) 745-9305 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm What is “GIS”? GIS stands for Geographic Information System. It is a means of displaying and analyzing data that can be referenced geographically. GIS can take data that has been stored in tables, give it geographic references, which can then be displayed graphically on a map. How does the Floyd County government use the GIS mapping? The GIS mapping database is relied upon heavily by the County government. Generally speaking, all official “spatial” or map-related data and records of Floyd County government are being made to the public; including all land parcels which are currently being mapped and made available to the public. Floyd County iGIS–Click Here MAPS There will be charge for printing maps due to the use of time and supplies that are involved. There are two main sizes of maps for sale: 34×44 – $10.00 22×34 – $8.00 Maps are available at the Emergency Services Office at 120 West Oxford Street or from the Registrars Office located at 100 East Main Street (Courthouse – 2nd floor) Maps can be mailed by sending $2.00 for shipping and handling plus the cost of the map size ordered to: Emergency Services, P. O. box 218, Floyd, Virginia 24091. Maps are usually mailed within 24 hours. Floyd County maps show both road names and numbers. Questions regarding maps can be answered at (540) 745-9359. Floyd County Coordinate System: Coordinate System: US State Plane 1983 Zone: Virginia South 4502 Datum: NAD 1983 Units: US Survey Feet

Floyd County Virginia Government's official budget page. Budget Local Government Budget Process FY26 Budget FY25 Budget FY24 Budget FY23 Budget Local Government Budget Process.pptx

Floyd County Virginia Government's official residents page. Residents If you reside in Floyd County, you want to keep abreast of news and information that can help you as a citizen, as a parent, as a homeowner, and as valued member of the community. We want you to know what’s available to you so you can pick a good school for your child, be reminded of community events, cultural and social gatherings, and know what to do in the case of an emergency. Along with other civic related information such as recycling and waste removal, library hours and information, etc, we know these things are important to you. That’s why we’ve gathered everything here for easy pickings. Arts & Culture Virginia Department of Forestry Civic Clubs Virginia Department of Transportation Education Resources Bears Emergency Preparedness

Floyd County Virginia Government's official Freedom of Information Act Request page. Freedom of Information Act Requests 202 E Main St Floyd, Virginia 24091 Phone: (540) 745-9300 Fax: (540) 745-9305 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Rights & Responsibilities: The Rights of Requesters and the Responsibilities of Floyd County under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), located in § 2.2-3700 et seq. of the Code of Virginia 1950 as amended, guarantees citizens of the Commonwealth and representatives of the media access to public records held by public bodies, public officials, and public employees. A public record is any writing or recording — regardless of whether it is a paper record, an electronic file, an audio or video recording, or any other format — that is prepared or owned by, or in the possession of a public body or its officers, employees or agents in the transaction of public business. All public records are presumed to be open, and may only be withheld if a specific, statutory exemption applies. The policy of FOIA states that the purpose is to promote an increased awareness by all persons of governmental activities. In furthering this policy, FOIA requires that the law be interpreted liberally, in favor of access, and that any exemption allowing public records to be withheld must be interpreted narrowly. Your FOIA Rights You have the right to request to inspect or receive copies of public records, or both. You have the right to request that any charges for the requested records be estimated in advance. If you believe that your FOIA rights have been violated, you may file a petition in district or circuit court to compel compliance with FOIA. Alternatively, you may contact the FOIA Council for a nonbinding advisory opinion. Making a Request for records from Floyd County You may request records by U.S. Mail, fax, e-mail, in person, or over the phone. FOIA does not require that your request be in writing, nor do you need to specifically state that you are requesting records under FOIA. From a practical perspective, it may be helpful to both you and the person receiving your request to put your request in writing. This allows you to create a record of your request. It also gives us a clear statement of what records you are requesting, so that there is no misunderstanding over a verbal request. However, we cannot refuse to respond to your FOIA request if you elect to not put it in writing. Your request must identify the records you are seeking with “reasonable specificity.” This is a common-sense standard. It does not refer to or limit the volume or number of records that you are requesting; instead, it requires that you be specific enough so that we can identify and locate the records that you are seeking. Your request must ask for existing records or documents. FOIA gives you a right to inspect or copy records; it does not apply to a situation where you are asking general questions about the work of Floyd County, nor does it require Floyd County to create a record that does not exist. You may choose to receive electronic records in any format used by Floyd County in the regular course of business. For example, if you are requesting records maintained in an Excel database, you may elect to receive those records electronically, via e-mail or on a computer disk, or to receive a printed copy of those records If we have questions about your request, please cooperate with staff’s efforts to clarify the type of records that you are seeking, or to attempt to reach a reasonable agreement about a response to a large request. Making a FOIA request is not an adversarial process, but we may need to discuss your request with you to ensure that we understand what records you are seeking. Where to send a FOIA Request Floyd County Clerk of Circuit Court Ms. Rhonda Vaughn 100 East Main Street, Room 200 Floyd, VA 24091 rvaughn@vacourts.gov Phone: 540-745-9330 Fax: 540-745-9303 Floyd County Commonwealth’s Attorney Mr. Ryan Hupp 100 East Main Street, Room 108 Floyd, VA 24091 rhupp@swva.net Phone: 540-745-9369 Fax: 540-745-3991 Floyd County Department of Social Services Ms. Dakota Stinnett P.O. Box 314 Floyd, VA 24091 Dakota.Stinnett@dss.virginia.gov Phone: 540-745-9316 Fax: 540-745-9325 Floyd County Registrar Sarah Campbell 100 East Main Street Room 302 Floyd, VA 24091 scampbell@floydcova.gov Phone: 540-745-9350 Fax: 540-745-9390 Floyd County Sheriff’s Office Ms. Tara Hollandsworth 100 East Main Street, Room 206 Floyd, VA 24091 thollandsworth@floydcova.org Phone: 540-745-9334 Fax: 540-745-9344 Floyd County – Administration Kim Chiddo - County Administrator P.O. Box 218 Floyd, VA 24091 Kchiddo@floydcova.gov Phone: 540-745-9312 Fax: 540-745-9305 Jenny Tolbert - Interim Deputy County Administrator P.O. Box 218 Floyd, VA 24091 j.tolbert@floydcova.gov Phone: 540-745-9317 Fax: 540-745-9305 F Costs A public body may make reasonable charges not to exceed its actual cost incurred in accessing, duplicating, supplying, or searching for the requested records. No public body shall impose any extraneous, intermediary, or surplus fees or expenses to recoup the general costs associated with creating or maintaining records or transacting the general business of the public body. Any duplicating fee charged by a public body shall not exceed the actual cost of duplication. All charges for the supplying of requested records shall be estimated in advance at the request of the citizen as set forth in subsection F of § 2.2-3704 of the Code of Virginia. Floyd County requires that you pay for the records that you request from us in advance of us providing those records to you. FOIA allows us to charge for the actual costs of responding to FOIA requests. This would include items like staff time spent searching for the requested records, copying costs, or any other costs directly related to supplying the requested records. It cannot include general overhead costs. Once Floyd County receives your request, we will provide you with an estimate of the costs to fulfill your request. Upon your agreement to pay the estimated costs, Floyd County will make copies of the requested information. You will be asked to pay based on the actual time and copying fee, rather than the estimate. Once payment is received, Floyd County will provide you with the requested information. Floyd County’s Responsibilities in Responding to Your Request The Department must respond to your request within five working days of receiving it. “Day One” is considered the day after your request is received. The five-day period does not include weekends or holidays. The reason behind your request for public records from Floyd County is irrelevant, and you do not have to state why you want the records before we respond to your request. FOIA does, however, allow Floyd County to require you to provide your name and legal address. FOIA requires that Floyd County make one of the following responses to your request within the five-day time period: We provide you with the records that you have requested in their entirety. We withhold all of the records that you have requested, because all of the records are subject to a specific statutory exemption. If all of the records are being withheld, we must send you a response in writing. That writing must identify the volume and subject matter of the records being withheld, and state the specific section of the Code of Virginia that allows us to withhold the records. We provide some of the records that you have requested, but withhold other records. We cannot withhold an entire record if only a portion of it is subject to an exemption. In that instance, we may redact the portion of the record that may be withheld, and must provide you with the remainder of the record. We must provide you with a written response stating the specific section of the Code of Virginia that allows portions of the requested records to be withheld. We inform you in writing that the requested records cannot be found or do not exist (we do not have the records you want). However, if we know that another public body has the requested records, we must include contact information for the other public body in our response to you. If it is practically impossible for Floyd County to respond to your request within the five-day period, we must state this in writing, explaining the conditions that make the response impossible. This will allow us seven additional working days to respond to your request, giving us a total of 12 working days to respond to your request. If you make a request for a very large number of records, and we feel that we cannot provide the records to you within 12 working days without disrupting our other organizational responsibilities, we may petition the court for additional time to respond to your request. However, FOIA requires that we make a reasonable effort to reach an agreement with you concerning the production or the records before we go to court to ask for more time. Types of records The following is a general description of the types of records held by Floyd County: Personnel records concerning employees and officials of Floyd County. Records of contracts which Floyd County has entered into Building Permits issued by Floyd County. Commonly used exemptions The Code of Virginia allows any public body to withhold certain records from public disclosure. Floyd County commonly withholds records subject to the following exemptions: Personnel records (§ 2.2-3705.1 (1) of the Code of Virginia) Records subject to attorney-client privilege (§ 2.2-3705.1 (2)) or attorney work product (§ 2.2-3705.1 (3)). Vendor proprietary information (§ 2.2-3705.1 (6)). Records relating to the negotiation and award of a contract, prior to a contract being awarded (§ 2.2-3705.1 (12)). P olicy regarding the use of exemptions The general policy of Floyd County is to invoke the personnel records exemption in those instances where it applies in order to protect the privacy of employees and officials of Floyd County. The general policy of Floyd County is to invoke the contract negotiations exemption whenever it applies in order to protect Floyd County’s bargaining position and negotiating strategy.

Floyd County Virginia Government's official Emergency Management page. In case of an emergency, dial 911 Current Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Status Disaster Planning Power Outages Floods Earthquakes & Landslides Health Threats Terrorism Winter Weather Hazardous Materials Active Shooter Fires Lightning/Thunderstorms Tornadoes Extreme Heat Current Burn Status Sign up for Emergency Notifications Now 202 E Main St Floyd, Virginia 24091 Emergency: Dial 911 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Director of Public Safety Emergency Management Coordinator (Administrative) Daniel Lowry dlowry@floydcova.gov Director of Emergency Operations Emergency Management Coordinator (Field) Dustin Thomas dthomas@floydcova.gov Floyd County is now working with Everbridge, the worldwide leader in unified critical communications, to keep residents, staff, and emergency personnel safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements. You have complete control over alerts and can choose the delivery method of your choice: text, email, or phone call. About Everbridge Everbridge provides a unified critical communication suite that helps clients be better prepared , make better decisions , and respond quickly and confidently during disruptive events. When an incident happens, whether it’s a natural disaster or an IT service outage, we automate communications to ensure that the right messages get to the right people at the right time. Widely recognized by analysts as the market leader, Everbridge solutions are trusted by clients in all major industries and government sectors to connect with over 50 million people around the world. For more information about Everbridge, visit www.everbridge.com , read the company blog, http://www.everbridge.com/blog , and follow on Twitter and Facebook . As current events have shown, it is extremely important to sign up for notifications from your local Floyd County Citizen Alert System: Reasons to sign up for emergency warnings include: Safety and preparedness: Alerts received at the right time can help keep you and your family safe during emergencies like severe weather, natural disasters, or public safety threats. Timely information: Alerts provide important information straight to your phone or email, allowing you to stay up-to-date and make informed decisions, potentially minimizing confusion and panic. Customized alerts: Some systems allow you to customize alerts based on specific scenarios and your location, ensuring you receive the most relevant information to your area. Rapid response: Emergency alert systems drastically reduce response time by alerting everyone at once and allowing individuals to react faster, potentially mitigating an emergency before it happens. Enhanced situational awareness: Real-time updates improve overall situational awareness for individuals and decision-makers during critical situations. Broad reach and accessibility: Alerts are transmitted through various channels like text messages, emails, phone calls, and push notifications, increasing the likelihood that the information reaches you, even if one channel is compromised. For instance, Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are broadcast to geographically targeted areas, ensuring you receive alerts even if cellular networks are overloaded. Compliance and liability mitigation: Some jurisdictions and industries require emergency communication plans, and signing up for alerts can help meet regulatory requirements and demonstrate a commitment to safety, potentially reducing liability in case of incidents. Essentially, emergency warning systems are a crucial tool for staying informed and prepared in a world with unpredictable events, ultimately helping to protect lives and property. Once you are in our notification system, you will receive information about evacuation notices, flooding areas to avoid, sheltering services, and missing person notices just to say a few. It is also recommended to have the ability to receive notices from the National Weather Service by purchasing a weather radio for your home. Weather radios get you real time alerts about your location Sign up for Emergency Notifications Now Resources For the most up-to-date information, please refer to these resources: Virginia Department of Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention World Health Organization Floyd County Public Schools 2023 Emergency Operations Plan Basic Plan 2023 ESF 1 Transportation ESF 2 Communications ESF 3 Public Works ESF 4 Firefighting ESF 5 Emergency Management ESF 6 Mass Care ESF 7 Resource Support ESF 8 Public Health ESF 9 Search Rescue ESF 10 Oil HazMat ESF 11 Ag Natural Resources ESF 12 Energy ESF 13 Public Safety ESF 14 Long Term Recovery ESF 15 External Affairs ESF 16 Military Support ESF 17 Volunteer and Donations Management Animal Care Control Annex Damage Assessment Annex Debris Management Annex Evacuation Annex Dam Safety Annex Family Assistance Center Annex