City Manager’s Update

Have you ever wondered where the beautiful holiday wreaths that adorn

various City buildings come from? Volunteers from the Virginia Beach Council of Garden

Clubs (VBCGC) annually create the holiday wreaths located at City buildings including City

Hall, the Adam Thoroughgood House and the Central Library.

For over 40 years, members of the VBCGC have been

beautifying City buildings during the holidays with their

handcrafted wreaths.

Greens collected from City properties such as holly, juniper,

and magnolia, along with fruits and other greens, become the

materials used to construct the wreaths (with the aid of

Landscape Management!)

It takes approximately 3-4 hours and 30 to 40 people to

create 44 wreaths.

The Virginia Beach Farmers Market will host their

last event for the year on Saturday, Dec. 10. Enjoy breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m.

and visit with the Jolly Old Elf from noon to 3 p.m. There will be free live music by Acoustic

Railroad, a “rein-dog” parade at noon, children’s activities, bounce houses and an

opportunity to pick up a few last minute gifts from local crafters and artisans.

The lights are still shining bright at the oceanfront. Now

through Jan. 1, 2017, take a drive through festive light displays on the Virginia Beach

boardwalk. Open nightly, the hours of operation are 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday through

Thursday and 5:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Start a family tradition with this annual

holiday favorite and celebrate the season with a tour of McDonald's Holiday Lights at the

Beach. For more information such as admission prices, visit www.beachstreetusa.com.

A Special Election for Virginia House of Delegates 85th District will be held on Tuesday, Jan.

10. To be eligible to vote in the Special Election for Virginia House of Delegates 85th District,

voters must register no later than the close of business on Tuesday, Jan. 3. The Constitution of

Virginia requires that voters be registered to vote in the precinct in which they live in order to be

qualified to vote. Virginia Beach voters registered in the following precincts are eligible to vote

in this election:

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Any voter registration status updates must be made by Tuesday, Jan. 3. Absentee ballot

applications must be received by mail, email, or fax by 5 p.m., Jan. 3. Saturday, Jan. 7, is the last

day for absentee voting in person. Mailed voter registration applications must be post-marked on

or before Jan. 3. Registered voters who need to vote absentee in-person may do so at the Voter

Registration & Elections – Building 14 at the Municipal Center (2449 Princess Anne Road).

First, City Council waived the fees on permits people needed to

make certain disaster-related home repairs. Now, it has extended the

deadline to apply for the permits. People have until April 10, 2017.

With homeowners just now receiving funds from insurance

companies and FEMA, this extension will help homeowners

continue to recover from damages caused by Hurricane Matthew.

To be eligible for the fee waiver, applicants must provide verification that the request is a direct

result of damage sustained by Hurricane Matthew along with a site plan for fences, sheds, screen

enclosures and docks. Acceptable documentation includes either an insurance evaluation or the

application for damage assistance available at www.VBgov.com/stormupdate. To apply for a

permit or for more information, contact Permits & Inspections at (757) 385-4211.

The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) held its 39th

Basic Academy graduation

ceremony on Monday, Dec. 5, recognizing 17 deputies’ successful completion of 16 weeks of

training, which included several days in October helping residents whose homes were seriously

damaged by Hurricane Matthew. Deputy City Manager Steve Cover spoke to the graduates,

congratulating the deputies on their accomplishment and thanking their families for their support

and sacrifice. He called on the deputies to keep training and learning throughout their careers.

The 17 deputies have each met the Department of Criminal Justice Services’ requirements for

graduation and received their Basic Jailer and Civil Process certifications. Sheriff Ken Stolle

congratulated the graduates and welcomed them to the VBSO family. They will be assigned to

the Virginia Beach Correctional Center and bring the number of active, sworn Virginia Beach

Sheriff’s Office deputies to 426.

Roadway improvement on the east- and westbound lanes of Shore Drive, from

Independence Boulevard to Greenwell Road, began Sunday, Dec. 4. Weather permitting,

crews will operate nightly from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., and any work needed during the weekday

hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Any weekend work will be between the hours of 7 a.m.

and 5 p.m. Work is expected to be completed by Dec. 31. Contact: Oneil Clark, (757) 385-

2015.

Virginia Beach hosted the Federal Emergency Management

Agency (FEMA) National Urban Search & Rescue Response

System (US&R) meetings this week at The Westin Virginia Beach

Town Center Hotel. Encompassing several days, the opening

ceremony began Tuesday with the Virginia Beach Fire Department

Honor Guard presenting the colors followed by welcoming and

opening remarks from Interim Fire Chief David Hutcheson and me.

Attendees included US&R sponsoring agency chiefs, task force

representatives, FEMA US&R Branch staff and invitees. The meeting

was facilitated by Fred Endrikat, FEMA US&R Branch chief; Chief

Dave Downey (East Division SAC Representative); Chief Don

Lombardi (Central Division SAC Representative) and Chief Walter

White (West Division SAC Representative).

Deputy City Manager Steve Cover was recognized for his years of

service, holding the distinct honor of being an original (“plank”)

member of the US&R response system, which is part of the Department

of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency. The

VBFD sponsors VA-TF2, one of the 28 task forces in the system.

Last month, the Virginia Beach Police Department’s

Mounted Patrol partnered with the Friends of the

Virginia Beach Mounted Patrol to host a Food and

Toy Drive for the Union Mission. This outreach event

had two main objectives: to support the Union Mission

during a time of great need and to open the facility to

the community, providing children and citizens the

opportunity to interact with our police horses. This is an

example of the many positive outreach efforts made by

the VBPD’s Mounted Patrol and the Friends of the

Mounted Patrol.

Virginia Beach Fire Department Captain George Woodruff has

been deployed to Gatlinburg, TN as part of the Hampton Roads

Incident Management Team (HRIMT) in the wake of the

devastating fires that have damaged or destroyed more than 700

homes and businesses in two popular tourist towns near the Great

Smoky Mountains. Capt. Woodruff is the only VBFD member from

the HRIMT deployed. He is attached to the Incident Command Post,

assisting with logistics working the area of the Chimney Tops

mountain fire. The “Chimney Tops 2” fire was first reported Nov. 23

in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, according to the National Park

Service. The wildfire exploded as massive walls of flames spread down the mountains into

Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge with shocking speed and devastation that has been called

unfathomable. Gatlinburg Fire Chief Greg Miller said there are about 200 firefighters on the

ground – 20 percent of them still battling active blazes. Search and rescue efforts continue in the

charred, smoke-choked mountains, but some areas remain unreachable.

Southern

Soul Assembly, made up of JJ Grey, Marc Broussard, Anders

Osborne and Luther Dickinson, announce their 2017 tour

stopping at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts on

Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Tickets are on sale starting

today at the Sandler Center box office, by phone at 877-966-

8849, or online at www.ynottix.com. Contact: Sandler

Center, (757) 385-2787.

This meeting is aimed toward businesses in the project area. Come to talk with VDOT and project

team representatives about the work and its construction impacts. Construction is now underway on

Phase I of the I-64/264 Interchange Improvements Project. Learn more and subscribe to construction

updates at www.i64i264improvements.org.

♦ November 30, 2016 – Copy of a letter from Richard M. Hildreth, chair of the Bikeways

and Trails Advisory Committee, to Councilmembers Barbara Henley and Bobby Dyer

regarding the resolution of the former railroad corridor.

♦ December 1, 2016 – Copy of a letter from Bill Garvey, president of the Croatan Civic

League, to Public Works Director Phil Davenport regarding the Croatan Beach Shoreline

Protection Assessment.

♦ December 5, 2016 – Copy of a news release from FEMA titled “NFIP Flood insurance

isn’t the same as homeowner insurance or FEMA assistance.”

♦ December 7, 2016 – Copy of a news release from FEMA titled “Private Non-Profits

Encouraged to Apply.”

♦ December 9, 2016 – Copy of a news release from FEMA titled “Virginians receiving

rental aid after Matthew: Tell FEMA if you need more.”

♦ FEMA Congressional and Intergovernmental Weekly Update.

♦ December 9, 2016 – Copy of a press release from Naval Air Station Oceana titled “Naval

Air Station Oceana Drinking Water Information Meeting.”

♦ Virginia Beach Television (VBTV) Program Schedule | Dec. 11 through Dec. 17.

“Truths are first clouds; then rain,

then harvest and food.”

December 5, 2016

DR-4291-VA NR-22

News Desk: 540-686-2972

News Release

NFIP Flood insurance isn’t the same as homeowner insurance or FEMA

assistance

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Having an adjuster with the National Flood Insurance Program

(NFIP) come to your home isn’t the same as having your homeowner’s insurance agent or a

FEMA inspector assess your damages.

FEMA Individual Assistance (IA), homeowners insurance and flood insurance are three different

programs.

Homeowner and business insurance policies usually don’t cover flood damage. They generally

do not. Disaster officials recommend:

If you have flood insurance, call your agent right away.

If you have homeowners insurance, call your agent right away.

If you had damages and haven’t registered with FEMA, do so right away.

Receiving a flood claim inspection, registering with your city’s emergency management agency,

registering with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), the Red Cross, or

with any other charitable organization is NOT the same as registering with FEMA or having a

homeowner’s or flood insurance policy.

If you have dual insurance, you need to contact both your homeowners insurance and your NFIP

flood insurance agent as well as register with FEMA to initiate individual recovery assistance.

The deadline to register with FEMA is January 3, 2017. The deadline to file a flood-loss claim is

February 7, 2017.

The deadline date for filing an NFIP flood insurance claim has been extended from 60 to 120

days from the date the flood damage occurred. After contacting your flood insurance agent, the

claims process begins with your sending in ‘proof of loss’ paperwork. The flood claim process

commonly follows this timeline:

An adjuster will usually call you within 24 to 48 hours after you notify your agent about

the flood damage.

Once contacted, a claims adjuster will visit to open the claim. In disasters such as

Virginia, some adjusters may have hundreds of policy holders to service.

Policyholders have 120 days after the date of the loss to file proof of loss paperwork.

This sworn statement may have to be notarized.

o For instance, if you send in your proof of loss at 28 days, it can take at least 14 to

20 days more after that to review and process for payment.

o It can take another 20 days to process the claim for payment—and at times only a

partial payment can be made.

If you have a mortgage, regulations require that homeowner payment checks be issued in

both the lender and homeowner’s name. Usually a bank or lender will require a

construction contract or proof of pending repairs before releasing the money to you.

To date, NFIP in Virginia has received 2,231 claims with an estimated payout of nearly $25

million due to Hurricane Matthew.

Some damages not covered by your NFIP insurance may be eligible for coverage under your

homeowners insurance, FEMA individual assistance program, or the U.S. Small Business

Administration (SBA). You must be registered with FEMA to find out if you are eligible for

additional assistance not covered by your insurance policies.

If you receive an SBA loan application, complete and submit it to the SBA, even if you don’t

want a loan. Sometimes unanticipated expenses come up as your recovery process nears

conclusion.

Information about claims, what to do, how to file, and what proof of loss is needed can be found

in the NFIP online booklet “The NFIP Flood Insurance Claims Handbook” at

http://go.usa.gov/x89kz. In most cases, there is a 30-day waiting period for a new flood insurance

policy to take effect. To learn more about this program, contact your insurance agent or the NFIP

at 888-379-9531, or visit www.floodsmart.gov.

Call the FEMA helpline to register, register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or get

additional information: 800-621-3362, or TTY at 800-462-7585. You can also visit your nearest

Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Location addresses can be found at www.FEMA.gov/DRC.

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FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we

work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against,

respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

December 7, 2016

DR-4291-VA NR-24

News Desk: 540-686-2972

News Release

Private Non-Profits Encouraged to Apply

Virginia Beach, Va. -- Private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Virginia may be eligible to

receive federal assistance in recovering from losses connected with Hurricane Matthew, officials

of the Virginia Department Emergency Management (VDEM) and the Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA) said. The deadline for applying is December 15, 2016.

Private non-profits can request an application packet for disaster assistance by calling (804) 839-

8992 or e-mail JFO.PA@vdem.virginia.gov between the hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday

through Friday, or file online at VirginaPA.org and submit a request for public assistance.

The Public Assistance program provides grant funds to eligible municipalities, government

agencies and qualified private non-profit organizations for costs of debris removal, emergency

protective measures, road repairs, repair of water control facilities, and restoration of buildings,

utilities and recreational facilities. While public assistance is oriented to public entities and can

fund the repair, restoration, reconstruction, or replacement of a public facility or infrastructure

damaged or destroyed by a disaster, certain PNPs may qualify for help as well.

Eligible PNPs include educational, utility, irrigation, emergency, medical, rehabilitation, and

temporary or permanent custodial care facilities (including those for the elderly and disabled),

and other PNP facilities that provide essential services of a governmental nature to the general

public.

PNPs that provide "critical services," which include power, water (including water provided by

an irrigation organization or facility), sewer, wastewater treatment, communications and

emergency medical care, may apply directly to FEMA for a disaster grant. All other PNPs must

first apply to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a disaster loan. If the PNP is declined

for an SBA loan, or the loan does not cover all eligible damages, the applicant may re-apply for

FEMA assistance.

The eligible cities are Chesapeake, Franklin, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and

the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton

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FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we

work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against,

respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex,

age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been

discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 (voice, 711 or video relay service).

TTY users can call 800-462-7585.

The SBA is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding and

recovery. SBA helps businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners and

renters fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and can cover the cost of replacing losses of disaster-

damaged real estate and personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully

compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or

organizations.

December 9, 2016

DR-4291-VA NR-26

News Desk: 540-686-2972

News Release

Virginians receiving rental aid after Matthew: Tell FEMA if you need more

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. —More than 1,300 Virginia households displaced because of damage

from Hurricane Matthew have received help from FEMA to pay rent for a temporary place to

live. If your family has received rental assistance, you must let FEMA know if you will continue

to need it.

You should have received a letter from FEMA explaining the process and a form to fill out and

return to FEMA along with:

Utility bills from before and after the disaster.

If you are a renter, a copy of your lease (pre-disaster). If you are a homeowner, a copy of

your mortgage statement.

For renter or homeowners, a copy of the current lease or rental agreement signed by the

person who applied for FEMA assistance and the landlord.

Rental receipts, canceled checks (copy of the front and back) or money orders showing

that you used your rental assistance to pay rent or a security deposit.

Income statements from before and after the disaster for all wage earners living in the

household (pay stubs, letter from Social Security office, retirement pension letter; no

bank statements).

You must complete the FEMA application to be considered for continued rental assistance. FEMA evaluates the information to determine if your household has a financial need for

additional assistance.

For additional help with rental assistance or other questions, call the FEMA Helpline 800-621-

3362. Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may also call 800-621-3362. People who

are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585. The

toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.

Additional information about this disaster is available at www.fema.gov and

www.vaemergency.gov. To find a DRC nearest you go to www.Fema.gov/DRC. Virginians

seeking information about disaster-related services and unmet needs should call Virginia 211, a

statewide information and referral service. For free legal assistance contact 800-552-7977.

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FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we

work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against,

respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

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CONGRESSIONAL & INTERGOVERNMENTAL

WEEKLY UPDATE

Joint Field Office, Virginia Beach, VA.

December 5, 2016

FEMA-4291-DR-VA

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 (voice, 711 or video relay services) or 800-462-7585 for TTY users. FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/femaregion3.

DRCs remain open in four cities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

QUESTION: I heard if you can afford it,

you should pay for repairs yourself because

that leaves more for people who have a bigger

need for help, is that true?

ANSWER: FEMA has funding to help eligible

Virginia survivors. Don’t cut yourself off from

aid you may be eligible to receive. Register

with FEMA now. The assistance you receive

has no impact on the assistance others may

receive.

QUESTION: If a survivor has insurance, can

they register with FEMA?

ANSWER: Survivors should always register

with FEMA and they may be eligible for FEMA

disaster aid if they have insurance coverage that

is insufficient to make essential home repairs,

provide a place to stay or replace certain

contents.

QUESTION: I have homeowners insurance,

so why isn’t FEMA covering my flood

damage?

ANSWER: A common misconception is that

regular homeowner and business insurance

policies cover flood damage. They generally do

not. That is why the National Flood Insurance

Program is needed. Another misconception is

that NFIP policies pay retroactively for flood

damage. Policies generally do not take effect

until 30 days after purchase.

If you are among the thousands of Virginians who have

registered for disaster assistance since Hurricane Matthew

struck the Commonwealth, and you didn’t register

directly with FEMA, you didn’t register.

Registering with your city’s emergency management

agency, VDEM, the Red Cross, with any other charitable

organization, or having FEMA flood insurance is NOT

the same as registering with FEMA.

Registering for disaster assistance with other agencies or

organizations does not register you for FEMA disaster

assistance. Having FEMA flood insurance does not

registers you for disaster assistance. It also does not

disqualify you from applying for assistance. Flood

insurance claims are handled separately and you may find

that you had uninsured losses.

Register with FEMA for FEMA assistance

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Survivors may visit any DRC in Hampton, Portsmouth, and Suffolk for assistance. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday until further notice. The Virginia Beach DRC hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Sat.

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Congressional & Intergovernmental Weekly Update December 5, 2016

QUESTION: Is it hard to register for FEMA disaster assistance?

ANSWER: The registration process only takes 20 to 30 minutes. Be sure to have your social secur ity

number, address of the damaged home or apartment, description of the damage, information about insurance

coverage, telephone number, mailing address, and bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of

funds. You call 800-621-3362; TTY 800-462-7585; or online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.

FAQs (Continued from page 1)

BY THE NUMBERS

The following is a snapshot of the disaster recovery effort as of Dec. 4, 2016:

Nearly $7.4 million has been distributed in individuals and household grants, including:

Nearly $6.4 million has been approved in housing assistance for repairing/rebuilding

homes and rental assistance to pay for a temporary place to live.

More than $994 thousand in other needs assistance has been approved to help cover the costs

of replacing lost contents, medical, dental and other disaster-related expenses.

More than 1,619 visits were made to recovery centers by people affected by the disaster.

More than 4,440 households registered for federal assistance.

More than 190 low-interest disaster loans were approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Nearly $7.4 million has been approved in low-interest disaster loans by the SBA.

More than 2,230 National Flood Insurance Program claims were made.

Nearly $25 million has been paid on all NFIP claims.

Register with FEMA for FEMA assistance (Continued from page 1)

After you have registered with FEMA, if you receive a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan

application, officials urge you to fill it out and return it to the SBA—even if you do not want a loan. If

you do not qualify for the SBA loan, your application can trigger other types of assistance, allowing the

SBA to refer you back to FEMA.

You do not have to accept the SBA loan, but sometimes-unanticipated needs arise so having the loan in

your ‘back pocket’ can make a difference.

FEMA and the SBA offer a variety of programs to help in your recovery. FEMA grants will not affect

your government benefits, such as Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid and you will not pay additional

income taxes or see any reduction in your Social Security checks or any other federal benefits.

Additional information about this disaster is available at www.fema.gov/disaster/4291 and

www.vaemergency.gov, a statewide information and referral service. You can register online at

DisasterAssistance.gov, on the FEMA Mobile App, or by calling 800-621-3362. To find the nearest DRC

go to www.fema.gov/DRC.

Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may also call 800-621-3362. People who are deaf, hard

of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585. Hour are from 7 a.m. to 11

p.m., seven days a week.

For Immediate Release: December 9, 2016

Naval Air Station Oceana Drinking Water Information Meeting

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Residents in the vicinity of Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, and other interested

parties, are invited to attend a public information meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2016, 4-7 p.m., at The

Columbian Club of Virginia Beach, 1236 Prosperity Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

The purpose of the meeting is to share information and answer questions about the Navy’s plans to sample

drinking water from private drinking water wells near NAS Oceana to determine if they contain

perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS).

The Navy is contacting nearby homes and businesses using private drinking water wells in the designated

sampling area to ask for permission to test drinking water. Results of the testing will be shared with the

properties sampled.

Drinking water provided by the City of Virginia Beach has been tested and PFOA and PFOS were not

detected. Sampling of homes receiving drinking water supplied by the City is not necessary.

The Navy’s public meeting format will include information displays along with representatives from the Navy,

the EPA, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, the Virginia Department of Environmental

Quality, the City of Virginia Beach, and the Virginia Department of Health. The public is encouraged to attend,

at their convenience, between 4-7 p.m.

Residents may obtain more information in advance of the meeting from:

Web: https://go.usa.gov/DyRj

Email: oceana_pfc__info.fct@navy.mil (note double underscore within email address)

Tel.: (757) 433-3132

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Press Release

Advisory Naval Air Station Oceana Virginia Beach, Va. 23460

Jennifer Colaizzi

NAS Oceana

Public Affairs Officer

Cell: 757-770-6158

jennifer.colaizzi@navy.mil

Todd Lyman

NAVFAC Midlant

Public Affairs Officer

757-341-1410

todd.lyman@navy.mil

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Verizon Cable Channels 46, 47 & 45

PROGRAM SCHEDULE DECEMBER 11 – DECEMBER 17, 2016

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sessions of Virginia Beach City Council and Planning Commission meetings, archives of previous meetings, and original VBTV programming. LIVE meetings and previous sessions of the Virginia Beach City School Board can be accessed at http://www.vbschools.com/schoolboard/streaming.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING (Cox 48 / Verizon 45) — Recablecast of the

December 6 meeting: Sun 9am. LIVE: Tue, Informal Session 4pm; Formal Session 6pm. Recablecast: Thu 7pm; Fri 9am.

VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING (Cox 48 / Verizon 45) — LIVE: Wed

12pm. Recablecast: Thu 9am. Also Recablecast on Cox 47 / Verizon 47, Fri 7pm.

VIRGINIA BEACH CITY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (Cox 47 / Verizon 47) — Recablecast of the

December 6 meeting: Mon 2pm; Wed 7pm; Sat 9am.

VIRGINIA BEACH TELEVISION – COX 48 / VERIZON 45

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Hurricane Matthew victims receive donations made to the Salvation Army

Westbound lanes of Lesner Bridge open to traffic

Green Flash Brewing Company opens in Virginia Beach

Town Center Block 9 groundbreaking ceremony

Ribbon cutting ceremony for new Pungo Ferry Landing Park

Brand experts headline 2016 State of Tourism event

Minority Business Council 2016 Fall Exposition

United States Collegiate Athletic Association Fall Championships held in Virginia Beach

The Mayor’s Commission on Aging hosts annual Senior Showcase

Mayor Sessoms presents Sean Hood with lifesaving award

Ten year old donates police K9 vest to Virginia Beach Police Department

Pre-kindergarten field trip features sights and sounds of fall and farms

Advanced Technology Center hosts technology exposition

Kempsville Middle School Gentlemen’s Club holds elections

Technical support technicians keep technology running for students and staff

Compass Keeper feature: Support Specialist Dayla Brown Mon 12am, 2:30am, 11am, 1:30pm, 9pm & 11:30pm; Tue 5am & 7:30am; Wed 12am, 2:30am, 11am, 1:30pm, 6pm & 8:30pm; Thu 5am, 7:30am & 6pm; Fri 6pm & 8:30pm; Sat 5am, 7:30am, 11am, 1:30pm, 9pm & 11:30pm.

AGAINST ALL ODDS: BLOCKING AND SAMPLING — Discover statisitical solutions to the puzzles of everyday life. Learn how data collection and manipulation - paired with intelligent judgement and common sense - can lead to more informed decision making. Sun 6am; Tue & Thu 12pm; Fri 1am. AMERICAN CINEMA: CLASSICAL HOLLYWOOD TODAY — Explore film history and American culture through the eyes of Hollywood insiders. Sun 10pm; Mon 9am & 4pm; Thu 1am; Fri 4pm. BIOGRAPHY OF AMERICA: THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND WOODROW WILSON -- THE WARRIOR AND THE MINISTER — View history as a living narrative rather than a series of irrefutable facts to be memorized. Prominent historians present America's story as something that is best understood from a variety of perspectives. Sun 5am; Tue & Thu 11am; Fri 12am. BRIDGING WORLD HISTORY: GLOBAL WAR AND PEACE — Explore global patterns through time, seeing history as an integrated whole. Sun 5:30am; Tue & Thu 11:30am; Fri 12:30am. CHECK THE TECH — Produced by students at the Virginia Beach Technical & Career Education Center to report on the school's programs and activities. Mon 2am, 1pm & 11pm; Tue & Thu 7am; Wed 2am, 1pm & 8pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 7am, 1pm & 11pm. DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA - THE COURTS: OUR RULE OF LAW — Sun 8:30am; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 2:30pm; Thu 11:30pm. ESSENTIAL SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS: CLASSIFYING LIVING THINGS — Sun 1pm; Fri 8am; Sat 2pm. ETHICS IN AMERICA: THE HUMAN EXPERIMENT — Explore ethical dilemmas in legal, political, corporate, and military arenas through panel discussions with community leaders. Sun & Tue 1am; Mon & Sat 7pm; Wed 10pm; Thu 9am & 4pm; Fri 6am. FOCUS NNS — Explore current events at Newport News Shipbuilding. Sun 8:30pm; Mon 7:30am; Tue & Fri 11:30pm; Wed 10:30am; Sat 2:30am & 5:30pm. FRONTLINE FIREFIGHTER — Produced by the City of Virginia Beach Fire Department to explore current training trends and report news of interest to firefighters and citizens alike. Mon 1am, 12pm & 10pm; Tue & Thu 6am; Wed 1am, 12pm & 7pm; Fri 7pm; Sat 6am, 12pm & 10pm. GEOGRAPHY IN U.S. HISTORY - NORTH VS. SOUTH IN THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES: 1787-1796 — Explore the interrelated content of history and geography through geographic learning, using perspectives, information, concepts and skills essential to viewing and understanding historical events and developments. Sun 11pm; Mon 10am & 5pm; Thu 2am; Fri 5pm. GROWING OLD IN A NEW AGE: ILLNESS AND DISABILITY — A realistic and positive picture of older adults challenges the common misconceptions and fears that surround the aging process. Sun & Thu 2pm; Fri 1pm. HISTORY OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION: FOUNDING THE CONSTITUTION — Learn how the Constitution has protected the American people from abuses of power and tyranny and has empowered them to excel in art, literature, science, and technology. Sun 4:30pm; Tue & Sat 9:30am; Wed 6:30am & 4:30pm.

HOW IN THE WORLD — Join Pilot Lindy aboard the Airship Curiosity and learn about flame working;

how K-9 officers are trained; and watch Professor Omnibus make a chicken in a cup. Sun 7pm; Mon 6am; Tue 10pm; Wed 9am; Thu 6:30pm; Fri 10pm; Sat 1am & 4pm. HUMAN GEOGRAPHY: REFLECTIONS ON A GLOBAL SCREEN — Economic and cultural geography are combined to explore the relationships between humans and their natural environment, and to track the broad social patterns that shape human societies. Sun 7am; Tue & Thu 1pm; Fri 2am. INSIDE THE GLOBAL ECONOMY: FIXED VS. FLOATING EXCHANGE RATES — Sun & Tue 12am; Mon & Sat 6pm; Wed 9pm; Thu 8am & 3pm; Fri 5am.

KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMING ARTS - FROM PAGE TO STAGE: LOCOMOTION — Have you ever wondered how all the elements of a theater production come together to form the final product? Explore the creation and adaption of Jacqueline Woodson's Locomotion for the stage. Sun & Tue 2am; Mon & Sat 8pm; Wed 11pm; Thu 10am & 5pm; Fri 7am. LEARNING MATH: ANGLE MEASUREMENT — Designed for elementary and middle school teachers, and organized according to standards developed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, this series explores topics in measurement, number operations, statistics, geometry, and algebra. Sun 6:30am; Tue & Thu 12:30pm; Fri 1:30am. MATH MONSTERS — Designed for pre-kindergarten children, this animated series provides an amusing and enlightening introduction to mathematical concepts. Sun 4:15pm; Tue & Sat 9:15am; Wed 6:15am & 4:15pm. MEET THE AUTHOR: JENNIFER O'CONNELL — Sun 8am; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 2pm; Thu 11pm. MOM ALWAYS SAID: MONEY DOESN'T GROW ON TREES — Discussion between real moms with real experiences and real tips on raising a family. Mon 12:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm; Tue & Thu 5:30am; Wed 12:30am & 6:30pm; Fri 6:30pm; Sat 5:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm. MONEYTRACK: FAMILY DYNAMICS — Learn how to make your money work for you, and keep your investments on track so you can retire in style and enjoy the good life. Sun 9:30pm; Mon 8:30am & 3:30pm; Thu 12:30am; Fri 3:30pm. ON THE OTHER HAND — Sun 8pm; Mon 7am; Tue & Fri 11pm; Wed 10am; Sat 2am & 5pm. PRIMARILY GEORGE — Educators highlight online primary source documents that can be used to teach students about various aspects of George Washington and the Founding Era, discussing the challenges and best practices involved in teaching with primary source documents. Sun 6pm; Mon 5am; Tue & Fri 9pm; Wed 8am; Sat 12am & 3pm . RAILROADS IN U.S. HISTORY — #N/A Sun 5pm; Tue & Sat 10am; Wed 7am & 5pm. READ-ALEE-DEED-ALEE: A RACE IN SPACE — An early reading series introducing sounds and rhyming patterns that unlock words and the meaning of words. Sun 3:45pm; Tue & Sat 8:45am; Wed 5:45am & 3:45pm. REAL VIRGINIA — Agricultural news and family-oriented stories presented by the Virginia Farm Bureau. Mon 12:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm; Tue & Thu 5:30am; Wed 12:30am, 11:30am & 6:30pm; Fri 6:30pm; Sat 5:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm. SHAMU TV: THE PENGUIN STORY — When a giant oil spill threatens a population of penguins off the coast of Africa, Seaworld aviculturists travel halfway around the world to come to the rescue. Enjoy a tale of teamwork, determination and dedication as rescuers work to save thousands of oiled penguins and their stranded chicks. Sun 3pm; Tue & Sat 8am; Wed 5am & 3pm. TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES: PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT — Learn about the connection between the national standards for foreign language learning and current research in foreign language education. Sun 11:30pm; Mon 10:30am & 5:30pm; Thu 2:30am; Fri 5:30pm. THE 4ORCE — A monthly newscast featuring the latest happenings throughout the United States military. Mon 1:30am, 12:30pm & 10:30pm; Tue & Thu 6:30am; Wed 1:30am, 12:30pm & 7:30pm; Fri 7:30pm; Sat 6:30am, 12:30pm & 10:30pm. THE MATH DUDE: LINEAR EQUATIONS — Middle and high school students can improve their algebra skills with these fast–paced programs devoted to Algebra I as it is taught in the classroom today. Sun 3:30pm; Tue & Sat 8:30am; Wed 5:30am & 3:30pm. X-POWER: GRIDLOCK — Foster the development of algebraic thinking through visualization of concepts rather than abstract symbolic manipulation. Sun 4pm; Tue & Sat 9am; Wed 6am & 4pm.

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A BIOGRAPHY OF AMERICA — Thu 8pm. A HISTORY OF BLACK ACHIEVEMENT IN AMERICA: THE FOUNDATION FOR EQUALITY — Explore the contributions of Black Americans to have influenced our culture, enriched our society, and shaped the history of the United States. Mon 10:30pm; Tue & Fri 11:30am & 3:30pm; Thu 11:30am. A HISTORY OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION — Thu 5:30pm. A PLACE OF OUR OWN — Wed 3pm. ACCESS VIRGINIA BEACH — Sun 9pm & 11:30pm; Mon 7:30am & 6pm; Tue & Thu 1:30pm; Wed 7:30am & 11:30pm; Fri 7:30am; Sat 6pm . AGAINST ALL ODDS — Thu 9pm. AMERICAN CINEMA — Wed 4pm. ART HISTORY: POP — Tue & Thu 6am. BRIDGING WORLD HISTORY — Thu 8:30pm. CHECK THE TECH — Sun 11pm. CLASSIC ARTS SHOWCASE — Enjoy the classic arts by experiencing short video clips of film and music. Sat 12am through 8am, 1:30pm through 6pm, and 8pm through Sun 8pm. DEATH: A PERSONAL UNDERSTANDING: FACING MORTALITY — Gain a greater understanding of death and dying through case studies and moving personal stories of people facing their own death or the death of a loved one. Mon & Wed 11:30am; Tue & Thu 7:30am. DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA — Tue & Fri 10:30pm; Thu 3:30pm . EARTH REVEALED: MASS WASTING — Explore how scientific theories are developed and how our activities today affect earth's continuing evolution. Mon 10pm; Fri 3pm; Thu 11am. ESSENTIAL SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS — Mon 7pm; Tue 11pm; Wed 2pm; Fri 5pm & 11pm. EXERCISE HORIZONS — Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30am; Tue & Thu 2:30pm. EXPLORING THE WORLD OF MUSIC - TIMBRE: THE COLOR OF MUSIC — Explore basic elements of music and how music is an expression of culture. Mon 9:30pm; Fri 2:30pm; Thu 10:30am. FIT FOR DUTY: PILATES — An exercise program spanning several disciplines, such as kickboxing, Pilates, aerobics, weight training, and more. Produced by The Pentagon Channel. Mon & Wed 12pm; Tue & Thu 8am. FRONTLINE FIREFIGHTER — Sun 10pm; Mon through Fri 9am; Mon, Wed, & Fri 1pm; Thu 11pm. FUZION FITNESS — Mon & Wed 11am; Tue & Thu 3pm; Fri 11am. HOMEBOUND EXERCISE — Mon, Wed, Fri 10am; Tue & Thu 2pm. GEOGRAPHY IN U.S. HISTORY — Wed 5pm. GROWING OLD IN A NEW AGE — Tue 5pm; Wed & Fri 6pm; Thu & Sat 7pm. HOW IN THE WORLD — Mon, Wed, & Fri 9:30am; Mon & Sat 6:30pm; Thu 11:30pm.

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY — Thu 10pm. JURY ORIENTATION — A helpful guide for anyone called to jury duty. Sun 8pm; Mon 8am & 8pm; Wed, Fri & Sat 8am. LEARNING MATH — Thu 9:30pm. MATH MONSTERS — Thu 5:15pm. MEET THE AUTHOR: JENNIFER O'CONNELL — Tue & Fri 10pm. MONEYTRACK — Wed 3:30pm. NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART - LEONARDO: TO KNOW HOW TO SEE — Discover the genius and accomplishments of this Renaissance artist and inventor. Tue & Thu 6:30am. RAILROADS IN U.S. HISTORY — Thu 6pm. READ-ALEE-DEED-ALEE — Thu 4:45pm. REAL VIRGINIA — Sun 9:30pm. SHAMU TV — Thu 4pm. SIGNING TIME: MY DAY — An introduction to American Sign Language for children. Mon & Wed 12:30pm; Tue & Thu 8:30am. TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES: PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT — Learn about the connection between the national standards for foreign language learning and current research in foreign language education. Wed 5:30pm. THE 4ORCE — Sun 10:30pm. THE MATH DUDE — Thu 4:30pm. THE PATH TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY — Sun 8:30pm; Mon 8:30am & 8:30pm; Wed, Fri & Sat 8:30am. THE WORLD OF ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE ANXIETY DISORDERS — See how people with diagnosed psychological disorders actually behave. Case studies, enriched with commentary from experts, help demystify the biological, psychological, and environmental causes of dysfunctional behavior. Mon 11pm; Tue & Fri 12pm & 4pm; Thu 12pm. THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY: THE DRIVING FORCES — Mon 9pm; Fri 2pm; Thu 10am. X-POWER — Thu 5pm.

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