Norfolk, Virginia

With a population of approximately 240,000, Norfolk is the second largest city in Virginia and is located at the core of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Norfolk is surrounded by miles of riverfront and bay front property, with the Elizabeth River to the west and the Chesapeake Bay to its north. Incorporated as a city in 1845, Norfolk has long served as a strategic military and transportation point for the United States.

The Reconstruction Era brought the Virginian Railway and Jamestown Exposition to the city of Norfolk. The area’s first major shipyard, Norfolk Shipyard, served as a site for ship repair, construction, and ship stationing, however the U.S. Navy had not yet established itself in Norfolk. It was not until immediately after the United States entered World War I that the Secretary of the Navy purchased 474 acres of land to begin construction of the naval base. By 1918, Naval Station Norfolk was complete and over 34,000 enlisted men were located at the base. Norfolk Naval Shipyard was expanded in World War II, more than doubling its physical size. The shipyard employed 43,000 personnel and built 6,850 vessels during its peak from 1940 to 1945. Today, the military maintains a major presence in the city, playing an important role in defense contracting with special emphasis on shipbuilding and ship repair businesses. Norfolk’s second largest industry based on economic impact is the region’s cargo ports; in 2006, Norfolk’s three main terminals handled over 475,000 tons of cargo, making it the second busiest port on the North American east coast.

Norfolk’s profound military, industrial, and construction history places the city in a high risk category for asbestos exposure. Workers exposed to asbestos containing products have the chance of developing mesothelioma, an asbestos-related lung cancer. Mesothelioma cancer centers in and around Norfolk are listed at the bottom of this page. Additionally, if you were exposed to asbestos in Norfolk and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should consider contacting an asbestos law firm.

Large Jobsites in Norfolk where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance has compiled information obtained from a number of sources to identify the following large job sites in Norfolk where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below. Click on them to get more detailed information.

Other Jobsites in Norfolk where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Norfolk, VA have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Norfolk, VA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Norfolk, VA. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.