Richmond’s State of Emergency lifts after winter weather

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The State of Emergency declared at the end of January for Richmond due to winter weather has ended on Monday, according to city officials.

In the morning on Monday, Feb. 2, city officials announced that the State of Emergency declared by Mayor Danny Avula at 5 p.m. on Jan. 30 ended at 9 a.m. on Feb. 2.

A city spokesperson said the city will continue to treat and plow streets "around the clock."

Richmond Department of Public Works Snow Removal crews reportedly worked through the night treating the city’s "Priority 3" streets.

"As the overnight shift ended, nearly all Priority 3 streets have been treated," city officials said.

According to the city, crews will continue treating the remaining Priority 3 streets and plowing some streets "where necessary."

In addition, the spokesperson said the city will deactivate the city emergency shelter at 2 p.m. on Feb. 2. In doing so, the city will reportedly transition to extreme weather warming centers, with a daytime center located at the Main Library, at 101 E. Franklin St. and an overnight center located at the Linwood Robinson Senior Center at 700 N. 26th St.

The city said all guests at the city emergency shelter will be offered transportation to the Main Library warming center Monday afternoon.

The Salvation Army Inclement Weather Shelter, located at 1900 Chamberlayne Ave., and CARITAS Surge Shelter will reportedly continue regular, planned operations, and all Richmond public libraries operate as warming centers during operating hours.  

City officials will reportedly continue to monitor the weather for potential future impacts.

Residents can sign up for Richmond Ready Alerts to receive critical emergency and weather alerts from the city of Richmond by texting ‘RVAREADY’ to 888-777 to receive a sign-up link or by visiting the city's website.