Emergency Response and Disaster Relief Support - Richmond, Virginia Defense Force
Resource Name:Emergency Response and Disaster Relief Support - Richmond, Virginia Defense Force
address
5001 Waller Road, Richmond, VA 23230
Eligibility
Services are available to local governments, state agencies, and public safety entities across the Commonwealth of Virginia during declared states of emergency or localized disasters. Direct individual citizen requests for emergency assistance are not accepted.
Hours
Drill typically the first Saturday of month
(800) 468-8892
Voice
Website
https://vdf.virginia.govApplication process
Local jurisdictions and state agencies must submit a formal resource request through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) using the WebEOC platform or by contacting the State Operations Center (SOC). Individual citizens requiring emergency aid should contact their local emergency management coordinator or call 911.
Fees
No fee
Service area
VA
All-volunteer formal reserve state military support to authorized civil authorities across the Commonwealth during disasters and state emergencies. Specialized capabilities include high-frequency emergency communications, emergency operations center augmentation, shelter logistics, traffic control, cyber security defense & response, and incident management assistance to support public safety agencies.
Providing organization
Virginia Defense Force
The Virginia Defense Force (VDF) is an all-volunteer formal reserve component of the Virginia National Guard that provides essential emergency response and community support operations throughout the Commonwealth. Members volunteer their time to deliver critical capabilities during disasters and severe weather events, specializing in interoperable communications, operations center augmentation, and incident management assistance. The organization acts as a vital force multiplier to assist public safety agencies and ensure the safety of Virginia residents during emergencies.