CITY OF RICHMOND MONITORING THE PROGRESS OF TROPICAL STORM OPHELIA What Our Residents Need To Know
Media Advisory September 22, 2023 Contact: Petula Burks Phone: 804-646.6311 | petula.burks@rva.gov
CITY OF RICHMOND MONITORING THE PROGRESS OF TROPICAL STORM OPHELIA
What Our Residents Need To Know
Richmond, VA - The City of Richmond continues to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Ophelia and anticipate the impacts we may experience as it comes closer to the area. The current forecast for Richmond predicts heavy rains (3-4 inches), but higher amounts are possible with high winds sustained at 30 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH.
Shelter Locations
All nine libraries are open Monday-Saturday with varying hours. The Broad Rock Library is open on Sundays as well from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Additionally, the Department of Social Services Marshall Plaza Building and Southside Community Services Center are open Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. At this time, individuals seeking refuge from severe and inclement weather may do so at one of our public libraries or at one of our social services sites.
Richmond Public Libraries
Main Library
101 E. Franklin Street Richmond, Virginia 23219
Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sunday closed
Belmont
3100 Ellwood Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23221
Monday and Wednesday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday closed
Broad Rock
4820 Old Warwick Road Richmond, Virginia 23224
Monday and Wednesday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
East End
1200 N. 25th Street Richmond, Virginia 23223
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday closed
Ginter Park
1200 Westbrook Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23227
Monday and Wednesday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturday 10:00AM-5:00 PM
Sunday closed
Hull Street
1400 Hull Street
Richmond, Virginia 23224
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday closed
West End
5420 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23226
Monday and Wednesday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday closed
Westover Hills
1408 Westover Hills Boulevard Richmond, Virginia 23225
Monday and Wednesday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday closed
North Avenue
2901 North Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23222 Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Department of Social Services Marshall Plaza Building
900 E. Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23219
Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sunday closed
Southside Community Services Center
4100 Hull Street
Richmond, Virginia 23224 Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sunday closed
In an abundance of caution, the City will open City Hall (900 East Broad Street, 1st Floor), today, at 5:00 PM as a place of last refuge for our unhoused residents.
Should someone encounter a person in crisis, please call the Homelessness Connection Line at (804) 972-0813).
City Events and Activities Cancellations
- All soccer games – Today, Friday, September 22, 2023, and tomorrow, Saturday, September 24, 2023
- RVA Big Market – Saturday, September 24, 2023
- Youth League Football games at all park locations – Saturday, September 24, 2023
General Safety
- As with any storm, we ask that if you do not have to venture outside to stay indoors. If for some reason, you are caught in the storm, you may encounter flooding. Remember, turn around, don’t drown because you do not know how deep the standing water may be.
- All non-emergency calls should be directed to 804-646-5100.
- Please stay away from downed wires, assume that they are energized, and report them and outages immediately to 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357).
As the forecast evolves, the City of Richmond will keep our residents and visitors updated. Please follow the City on social media – Facebook @RVAGov; Instagram @RVAGov; and Twitter @CityRichmondVA.
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