The City of Richmond shifted to optional remote work at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, ahead of forecasted severe weather. Normal operations are expected to resume on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. 

Given the forecasted severity of the weather, some City Services may be impacted. Specifically: 

• The Department of Social Services; Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities; and Richmond Public Libraries will not host public appointments or visitors after 1 p.m. UPDATE: The Main Library will close to visitors as of 1 p.m.
• Services provided on the 1st Floor of City Hall will remain available, while EDI and Southside Plaza will not host public appointments or visitors after 1 p.m.
• Property and building inspections may be delayed. 

Residents should visit go.rva.gov/severe-weather for the latest updates and follow the City of Richmond’s social media channels for updates on City operations. For more information on weather conditions, please monitor reliable resources such as the National Weather Service.  

 Inclement Weather Shelters  

To protect and shelter Richmond’s most vulnerable residents, the Salvation Army Inclement Weather Shelter, located at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue will hold continuous operations through noon on Tuesday, March 17th. Libraries are closed to visitors as of 1 p.m., and transportation was provided to residents from the library to the Salvation Army Shelter.  

To ensure there is shelter for anyone in need, the CARITAS surge shelter will also hold continuous operations through noon on Tuesday, March 17.  

Richmond Ready Alerts  

Residents are encouraged to sign up for Richmond Ready Alerts to receive critical emergency and weather alerts from the City of Richmond. Residents can text ‘RVAREADY’ to 888-777 to receive a sign-up link or visit rva.gov/richmondreadyalerts to learn more.