Richmond deactivates Extreme Weather Warming Center
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond deactivated its Extreme Weather Warming Center on Tuesday due to improving weather conditions, per the city.
As of 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Extreme Weather Warming Center at the Linwood Robinson Senior Center, located at 700 N. 26th St., has been deactivated "due to improving weather conditions and reduced risk of extreme cold exposure," per a city press release.
This temporary shelter, which was opened in response to winter weather and cold weather advisories issued by the National Weather Service, served an average of 50 residents per night over a 10-day period.
“I am deeply grateful to the staff, volunteers and community partners who stepped up to ensure our neighbors had a safe and warm place to go," said Mayor Danny Avula in the release. "While we are encouraged by improving conditions, we remain ready to respond quickly whenever our community’s safety is at risk."
Notably, this deactivation does not affect either the city's Salvation Army Inclement Weather Shelter or the CARITAS Overflow Shelter.
If you need shelter or assistance, you are encouraged to contact the Greater Richmond Continuum of Care by calling 804-972-0813. You can also visit the Office of Homeless Services' website or dial 311 for more information on services.
Finally, all Richmond Public Library locations are still functioning as warming centers during their normal business hours.
"The City of Richmond continues to encourage residents to remain attentive to changing weather conditions and to check on neighbors, especially older adults and those with limited resources," officials said in the release.
