The City of Richmond will close in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11. All city offices, including City Hall, will be closed. We will return to our regular business hours on Thursday, November 12. Keep reading for information about City service schedules during the holiday.  

For the full city holiday calendar, please visit the Holiday Closings page .   

• There will be no trash collection or bulk and brush collection on Wednesday, November 11. All collections will be delayed by one day. Collections scheduled for pick-up on Wednesday will be picked up on Thursday and so on through Friday, November 13. 
• The East Richmond Road Convenience Center (ERRCC) Landfill, located at 3800 East Richmond Road, will be closed on Wednesday, November 11. ERRCC will reopen on Thursday, November 12. 
• Recycling services will operate as normal on Wednesday, November 11. 
• All Richmond Public Libraries are closed on Wednesday, November 11 and will reopen on Thursday, November 12. 
• RVA311 will be closed on Wednesday, November 11. The public will have 24/7 access to self-service via RVA311.com and the mobile app. 
• Richmond Public Schools will operate on their normal schedule on Veterans Day. 
• All Parks and Rec offices and community centers are closed Wednesday, November 11. After School Programs will operate on their normal schedule. 
• The Department of Public Utilities Call Center is closed Wednesday, November 11. For utility emergencies, customers should call 804-646-4646 and press Option 1. For gas leaks, leave the area and call 911. 
• Richmond Animal Care and Control will be closed on Wednesday, November 11. RACC will reopen with regular walk-in hours on Thursday, November 12. 

RICHMOND, VA – On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, two shooting threats were reported by phone at City of Richmond polling locations.

The first threat was reported at approximately 12:42 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School. A second threat was reported at approximately 1:43 p.m. at Barack Obama Elementary School.

The Richmond Police Department responded by deploying multiple resources to assess the threats, conduct security checks, and help ensure the safety of voters, election officers, and staff at both locations.

The Office of Elections prepared for the possibility of security incidents on Election Day and has established procedures for responding in coordination with law enforcement. Voting continues at both locations, with ongoing security assessments and coordination between the Richmond Police Department and election officials.

The safety of voters, election officers, and staff remains our highest priority. These incidents should not deter Richmond residents from exercising their right to vote. The Office of Elections is working closely with law enforcement to maintain a secure voting environment and ensure that voters can cast their ballots safely and without intimidation.

UPDATE: A third incident involving a reported bomb threat occurred at approximately 2:54 p.m. at Precinct 113 (Albert Hill Middle School).

Responding officers found no suspicious activity or evidence of an immediate threat at the locations assessed. Law enforcement continues to monitor the situation.

The Office of Elections will continue to monitor the situation and provide additional updates as appropriate.

Polls remain open until 7:00 p.m. Voters can find official election information and updates at www.rva.gov/elections.

November 3, 2026 | Election Day Update

The City of Richmond Office of Elections confirms that power has been restored at both polling locations affected by an earlier outage this morning:

• Precinct 504: Randolph Community Center
• Precinct 505: Clark Springs Elementary School

The Office of Elections appreciates the prompt response of utility crews in restoring power to both locations.

We will continue to monitor operations throughout Election Day and provide additional updates as needed.

For the latest election information, please visit Elections News | Richmond

The Office of Elections is aware of a power outage affecting Precincts 504 (Randolph Community Center) and 505 (Clark Springs Elementary School).

We have contacted the power company, and crews are currently on-site working to restore power.

At this time, both precincts are still expected to open for voting as scheduled at 6:00 a.m.

We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as additional information becomes available.

For the latest information and updates, please visit the News & Updates page on our website at Elections News | Richmond