Mayor Danny Avula Declares State of Emergency Due to Approaching Severe Winter Weather
City of Richmond closed Monday and Inclement Weather Shelter capacity temporarily expanded
Posted Jan. 5, 2025
Richmond, VA -- Today, due to the anticipated impact of severe weather conditions, Mayor Danny Avula declared a State of Emergency in the City of Richmond. Additionally, all City of Richmond offices will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, and previously scheduled public meetings will be rescheduled—including the January 6, 2025 City Council meetings.
Residents should visit rva.gov and 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, began continuous operations on Friday, January 3, 2025. The Inclement Weather Shelter will operate continuously through Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.
Additionally, two temporary inclement weather overflow shelters will open during this inclement weather event and will operate from 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2025 to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025:
- Marshall Plaza, 900 E. Marshall Street, Richmond (single adult men and women/families)
- Richmond Police Department’s 2nd Precinct, 177 E. Belt Boulevard (single adult men and women)
Note these two locations 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. As capacity is reached, the two additional sites will be activated. Meals will be provided at all sites.
City offices and services are expected to return to normal hours on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Please monitor the City website and local news outlets for any changes.
RVA311 will be open normal business hours, and residents can call 3-1-1 or 804-646-7000 (or submit service request online anytime).
