FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Feb. 19, 2025

MEDIA CONTACT:
Taylor Fuqua
Public Information Officer
804-646-3542 (office)
804-709-4418 (mobile)
Taylor.fuqua@rva.gov

Richmond, VA — Due to the continued impact of severe weather conditions, all City of Richmond offices and courts will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 20. Some City services will be available virtually. The City is also urging the public to stay off the roads tonight to allow the Department of Public Works to continue treating and clearing city streets.

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 will 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, utility outages, and other crucial public safety updates. Learn more: rva.gov/richmondreadyalerts. 

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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.