All City of Richmond buildings will be closed on Friday, December 5, due to expected severe weather. Some city services will still be available online.
Residents are advised to check go.rva.gov/winter-weather for the latest updates and to follow the City of Richmond’s social media accounts for information about city operations. The public is also encouraged to monitor trusted sources like the National Weather Service for current weather conditions.
The City’s Inclement Weather Shelter at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue, operated by the Salvation Army, will remain open as needed based on weather developments. The shelter aims to provide protection and housing for vulnerable residents during this period.
City officials urge residents to sign up for Richmond Ready Alerts in order to receive emergency notifications and weather alerts from the city. To enroll, residents can text ‘RVAREADY’ to 888-777 or visit rva.gov/richmondreadyalerts.
“The city of Richmond’s Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response sustains citizen trust by providing reliable emergency preparedness management and communications services in a timely and efficient manner. DECPR is designated as the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for the City of Richmond’s E-911 telephone system and is charged with the appropriate routing of all E-911 and non-emergency calls for service. The department is also responsible for the coordination of all emergency radio and telephone communications for public safety agencies in the City of Richmond.”
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