Posted Feb. 11, 2025

Ahead of severe weather conditions, all City of Richmond offices will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and will reopen on a delayed schedule at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Residents should visit rva.gov and follow the City of Richmond's social media channels for updates on City operations. For weather updates, please monitor reliable sources of information such as the National Weather Service. 

Inclement Weather Shelters

To protect and shelter Richmond's most vulnerable residents, the City's Inclement Weather Shelter, located at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue and operated by the Salvation Army, will continue operations based on the weather.

Additionally, a temporary inclement weather overflow shelter can be activated during this inclement weather event and will continue to operate as needed:   

• Marshall Plaza, 900 E. Marshall Street (single adult men and women/families)   

This location will serve in an overflow capacity only. Single adult men and women in need should prioritize sheltering at the Inclement Weather Shelter located at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue. Meals will be provided at all sites.

Richmond Ready Alerts

Residents are encouraged to sign up for the new Richmond Ready Alerts system that can send information to users via text, e-mail, phone, or through an app about severe weather, fires, floods, missing persons, power outages, and other crucial public safety updates. Learn more: rva.gov/richmondreadyalerts.