You are here: Home → Press Room → Press Releases → STATEMENT FROM MAYOR PRICE REGARDING EARTHQUAKE

Online Services

Pay Taxes Online Apply for a Job Pay Water Bill Online Access Waterworks Account Pay a Parking Ticket Renew a Library Book Submit Vendor Registration Report Criminal Activity Report A Homeland Security Matter Register for Recreation Classes Access City Maps All Online City Services

Resources

Online Forms City Council Webcasts Newport News TV Live & On Demand City Council City Departments Citizen's Guide to Services Property Assessments Current Solicitations Citywide Calendar Public Schools Tourist Information Economic Development (EDA) Contact the City Press Room All City Resources

Web Site Feedback

Please use this link to submit your comments or questions about our web site.

Submit Web Site Feedback

Document Actions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR PRICE REGARDING EARTHQUAKE

2011 Aug 23

Statement from Mayor McKinley Price:

"Today we experienced an earthquake in our City. I was in my office on the 5th floor in City Center when it occurred. City Hall and Rouse Tower were closed for the remainder of the day as a precautionary measure until a visual inspection could be done. At this time no major damage to city buildings or structures have been reported. "

"I encourage our citizens to refrain from using 911 unless there is a true emergency, and to pay attention to updated information on approaching Hurricane Irene."

###