Tuesday, VRSA Local Government Specialist Peter Stephenson & Director of Education & Training Thomas Bullock provided training for council members/staff of the Town of Gordonsville. Topics included team building, council-manager government, workplace incivility, & more!

This summer, Culpeper County Public Schools proactively addressed slip, trip, and fall risks through an interactive Safety Skills Rodeo! The school worked closely with VRSA Safety Consultant Christine Gillison to coordinate the event. Learn more: ow.ly/erqn50Pv2Ua

Yesterday VRSA partnered with the VML to provide training on topics including the upcoming General Assembly session, cybersecurity, the impacts marijuana legalization, VOSH, and playground liability. We thank The Town of Chilhowie for hosting!

Podcast Alert! VRSA Public Safety Specialist recently launched a podcast titled "In The Line of Fire With Gary Dillon." Episodes will feature interviews with current & former LE officers, including his father, a former U.S. Secret Service special agent!

Registration for the Fall Education Forums is online now! Presentations will cover topics including threat assessments, the expansion of the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) statute, third-party contracts, & employment liability claims. Scan the QR code below to register!

Welcome back! VRSA Director of Education and Training Thomas Bullock and the risk services team are here to assist members with training, site inspections, grants, and more! We wish all school divisions a safe and successful start to a new year! #vrsa

What is a day of a risk manager like? "No two days are the same,” says Charlottesville City Risk Manager Philip Spence. Example: the night someone installed a seesaw in the city mall. Learn more in our "Day in the Life" video here: ow.ly/LVqs50PCzZ1

Following an incident this spring, the Bedford Regional Water Authority has recently implemented new processes for receiving bulk chemical deliveries. Learn more about how their root cause analysis resulted in these changes here: youtu.be/VSepGQmWq8s?si…

Last fall, Town of Middleburg hosted the 1000 Miglia Warm-Up USA racing event. To assist, VRSA worked with our brokers to place general liability coverage, protecting organizers from unforeseen incidents that could happen during the event. Learn more: ow.ly/P5gK50QpG1C

The Winter 2024 newsletter provides the information you need to get covered for FY24-25! Additionally, it features upcoming events, the Upper Occoquan Service Authority, the Bedford Regional Water Authority, our new Cybersecurity Assessment, and more. ow.ly/uRgX50Quq2i

As police officers spend a significant time driving, they face increased exposure to accidents. Yesterday VRSA staff provided Emergency Vehicle Operations and Liability training in the City of Waynesboro to raise awareness on the implications of operating emergency vehicles.

VRSA once again received AGRiP (Association of Governmental Risk Pools) recognition for meeting Advisory Standards this week. This recognition exemplifies our tradition of doing things the right way with broad protections, claims management, and transparent financials. #vrsa #morethaninsurance

This month ICMA is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ICMA Code of Ethics. VRSA's Peter Stephenson recently sat down with City of Falls Church's Cindy Mester to discuss ethics in local government. View their conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=AkEatO…

As spring unfolds, public entities may see increased community use of their facilities. Learn how VRSA members including the FarmvilleVirginia, the City of Williamsburg, and NOVA Parks are safeguarding their interests when events are hosted: vimeo.com/916730446

VRSA has incurred more than $71M in auto claims in the last 10 years, with 30% involving emergency vehicle operations. The Richmond Ambulance Authority prioritizes mitigating driving risks through training and telematics. Learn about their initiatives here: ow.ly/WhSk50RcuNV

Peter Stephenson and Nora Pierre are attending the Virginia Public Risk Management Association Spring Conference in Virginia Beach this week. We are a proud sponsor of VA PRIMA and are committed to supporting risk management services to protect our members and their employees.

Our spring newsletter features the inspiring story of John Connelly with the Upper Upper Occoquan Service Authority as he heads into retirement. It also highlights the 2024 Annual Meeting, the West Point, Virginia, the City of Emporia, and much more! Read it: vrsa.us/publications/p…

Approximately 19 years ago John Connelly, an employee with The Upper Occoquan Service Authority, experienced a life-changing injury. Learn more about the challenges he has overcome as he enters retirement, here: youtu.be/WklpuoGov6k?si…

The City of Lexington is no stranger to utilizing our Risk Management Grant program. With applications opening Aug. 4, today we share the city’s process for identifying needs and prioritizing their requests each year. Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=cD5NOw…

Our summer newsletter highlights the upcoming grant season, an upcoming event with VML, features the Town of Woodstock and York County School Division, and more! Check it out: vrsa.us/publications/p…