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Hurricane Irene a category 1 storm left the region with downed trees, powerlines, flooding and fatalities. Approximately 70% of Dominion VA Power customers are without power. To report a power outage call Dominion Virginia Power at 1-866-366-4357; to report a down tree or debris on the road call VDOT at 1-800-367-7623 or get updates […]
Crater Health District is advising residents on private wells that may be impacted by flooding or loss power to boil water from your well or use bottled water for consumption. If your well has been flooded (flood water has overtopped well), then Crater Health District recommends that you disinfect your well before you return […]
City Government Will Be Open Monday, August 29 Richmond, VA – City Agencies will be open for regular business on Monday, August 29, unless otherwise noted. Employees needing special consideration as a result of storm damage should contact their immediate supervisor. The following city locations are closed due to lack of power: -Southside […]
City Post-Hurricane Resident Advisory Richmond, VA – Hurricane Irene has caused a substantial amount of damage to structures, down trees and power outages throughout the City of Richmond. The City has implemented its Emergency Response Operations Plan and has crews removing downed trees, picking-up debris, and ensuring all City streets are passable. The City […]
Hurricane Irene’s strength is building wind gust and speeds are still significant. In the event of a hurricane or disaster are you prepared? Is your family prepared? Do you have a safety-ready evacuation plan? Do you have or own emergency kits? These are very important questions that we need to ask ourselves in the event of […]
Visit www.wtvr.com for more info, Tornado watch: Richmond; Charles City, Gloucester; King William Hurricane Irene is slightly weaker. Irene is pounding eastern North Carolina with tropical storm conditions northward along the Delmarva coast. Hurrince Irene is Category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds of 9o mph. Here is the latest on Hurricane Irene: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT4+shtml/231150.shtml?’%20rel=’nofollow […]
U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed that a 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook the region of Virginia Tuesday afternoon. This is the first of its kind in over a century, May 31, 1897. The 5th aftershock shook near Mineral, Va while you slept Thursday at 1:07 a.m. The epicenter of Tuesday’s earthquake was in Mineral, VA just […]
Kids will head back to school in a few weeks. Parents you have to budget for clothing, shelter, medical and recreation for the kids…I understand. As a parent, I have compiled a short list of school supply rallies in Richmond and Petersburg. I hope this helps, the supplies are FREE.. The Ralisha NiCole Alexander […]
He co- wrote hits as “Let’s Get Stoned” to “Aint No Mountain High Enough”, “Aint Nothin Like the Real Thing”, “I’m Every Women” and more. Nick Ashford one half of the dynamic writing duo Ashford and Simpson, died on Monday in a New York hospital from throat cancer. He was 69. Ashford and Simpson had disco-era hits […]
Miss Community Clovia had the chance to check in on Richmond Mayor, Dwight C. Jones and shed some light on some of the initiatives he’s been working on around the city. Mayor Dwight C. Jones discusses the “First Fridays Art Walk” and the impact it has on the city and the community. Over the last […]
Cops and Doughnuts Cliché Becomes Benefit for Law Enforcement Torch Run, Special Olympics Aug. 19, 2011 If you’re looking for Richmond Police officers on Saturday, Aug. 27, they’ll be at the Krispy Kreme. But it’s for a good cause. Richmond Police and Krispy Kreme have joined forces for a fun fundraiser – […]
The RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo is this Thursday, August 18, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is produced by the RecruitMilitary.com in cooperation with the American Legion. The big hiring expo is intended to help our recently returning troops and other veterans and service members, and their spouses with employment, entrepreneurship, and […]
