Every day for VRSA Director of Human Resources, Tina Stevens is an adventure. Stevens provides Human Resources (HR) consulting at no additional charge to members with public officials liability coverage to assist them in mitigating employment practices liability exposure. While …
Staff continue to reach out and connect with Virginia’s local public entities – from the smallest to largest, through engagements, conferences, trainings, and more. Read more about their activities below! Town of South Boston The Virginia Municipal League (VML) and …
The Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority, or VPPSA, operates 16 transfer centers throughout its service area where residents can drop off waste to be handled. With a variety of vehicles entering and exiting these facilities daily, two major hazards for …
Read More › “VPPSA reduces risk through VRSA Risk Management Grant program”
Each year, the VRSA Members’ Supervisory Board allocates $400,000 in Risk Management Grant funds back to our member communities to assist them in preventing and reducing losses. A portion of these funds is earmarked each year to support members pursuing …
The 2025-2026 Risk Management Grant program opens Friday, August 1. Each year, the VRSA Members’ Supervisory Board allocates $400,000 in funds to assist members in preventing and reducing losses. Last year, members such as Mathews County, the City of Hopewell, …
Read More › “Risk Management Grant applications open August 1”
June 1 marked the beginning of hurricane season, which runs through the end of November. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above-normal season this year, with 13 to 19 named storms forecasted. VRSA has developed two documents …
Automobile coverage losses include property and liability. Over the last five years, VRSA has incurred nearly $36 million in both property and liability losses relating to auto coverage. Automobile losses are the second most frequent cause of loss for public …
Read More › “VRSA supports defensive driving through DriveSmart Virginia sponsorship”
VRSA will again support the 2025 Virginia School Safety Training Forum, to be held in Hampton beginning July 28. The forum is organized by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) in partnership with VRSA, the Office of the …
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The Town of St. Paul, located in Russell and Wise Counties in Southwest Virginia, could think of a multitude of reasons why adding a drone to their toolbox could benefit the community and help prevent and reduce losses. “There are …
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Going home safe and sound to your loved ones at the end of each workday is a goal we all share. Preventing injuries – for employees and citizens – is the top priority for VRSA members across the Commonwealth. One …
Read More › “Protecting employees through OSHA training and site inspections with VRSA”