Norfolk, VA
Municipality in Virginia
United States
Norfolk, VA created the Flood Risk Learning Center tool to help residents protect their homes
The City of Norfolk's Office of Resilience partnered with Civis Analytics to create the Flood Risk Learning Center tool to help residents protect their homes. The online tool allows renters and homeowners to view information on their chances of experiencing a flood and the potential severity of the flooding. The tool also suggests mitigations that residents can take to lower flood insurance premiums and reduce potential damage such as relocating crawl space utilities and filling in basements.
Norfolk, VA
United States
Norfolk, VA collaborates with StormSensor on study of sea level impacts on drainage infrastructure
StormSensor installed its Scute sensor networks in neighborhoods with high flood risks. Data gathered from waterways and pipes are sent every five minutes to the Terrapin data dashboard. The platform's SURFR Index synthesizes real-time data with known risk factors for an estimate of future flood risks by census tract. City staffers anticipate future floods with critical depth alerts from Terrapin. Pilot data will also be incorporated into Norfolk's flood management policies.
Norfolk, VA
United States
Norfolk, VA partnered with Waze and FloodMapp to provide drivers with real-time flood data
The city of Norfolk partnered with Waze to pilot a mobile app that uses FloodMapp forecasting technology to provide drivers with real-time information about flooded roads. FloodMapp mixes data about rainfall, tides, and rivers into a flood inundation model which is then GIS-layered with the Norfolk road network and sent to Waze. Waze users receive pop-up icons and audio alerts warning them about flooded streets and are automatically rerouted after being given a chance to validate the alerts.
Norfolk, VA
United States
Norfolk, VA improved its jury response rate by implementing Clearview Jury for internal management
The Norfolk Circuit Court improved its jury response rate by implementing Clearview Jury and becoming the first court within the Commonwealth of Virginia to handle its jury management completely internally. Clearview Jury automatically produces lists of potential jurors, track responses to summonses, generate "failure to appear" lists, and issue payments. Potential jurors can access the portal to complete questionnaires and instantly request to be excused or delay their service.
Norfolk, VA
United States
Norfolk, VA is creating a fiber cable ring to increase internet connections
Norfolk is working with four other cities to create a "digital port" that will have impressive internet speeds and connections by installing underground fiber cable lines. The project will give residents, businesses, and universities access to cheaper and faster internet.
Norfolk, VA
United States
Virginia Beach, VA
United States
+3Norfolk, VA launched its open data portal
The Norfolk Open Data Portal makes city data readily available to the public which can be used, repurposed, and distributed by anyone for free. This project currently includes 39 datasets regarding littering, city operations, maps, permits, public health, property sales, etc.
Norfolk, VA
United States
Norfolk, VA modernized its content management system to streamline city processes
Across 12 departments including the auditor's office and HR, the city implemented an enterprise content management system that manages documents and automates workflows to streamline processes, go paperless, minimize data entry and human error, and increase security.
Norfolk, VA
United States