The Virginia Department of Emergency Management says people should also bring loose patio furniture or garden items inside, and trim or remove any loose branches.
The city anticipates it will take around 30 days to fix. They plan to use the road shoulder to carry more traffic, but tell drivers to be patient and expect delays.
Right now, Chesapeake won't accept new bulk trash collection requests until they get back on track. Staffing at Public Works is facing a 50% vacancy rate.