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Official account for Richmond, VA, Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response (DECPR). 911: Call if you can, text if you can't.
Richmond, VA
Joined December 2017
RICHMOND READY ALERTS Street closures may occur overnight due to weather. For the latest updates visit
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🔥 Heat Advisory in effect! Temps feel like 105–109° in RVA today. ☀️ Stay safe: ✅ Avoid outdoor work ✅ Stay cool & hydrated ✅ Never leave kids/pets in cars ✅ Check on family & friends In the event of any emergency, remember to call 911 if you can or text if you can't!
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RICHMOND READY ALERTS A Flood Watch is in effect from 2 PM to midnight with severe thunderstorms expected this afternoon. Stay weather aware and safe.
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RICHMOND READY ALERTS A Flood Watch is in effect for the city of Richmond until 2 AM Thursday. Avoid driving through flooded areas. Stay weather aware and safe.
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RICHMOND READY ALERTS A Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 PM. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 2 AM Thursday. Stay weather aware and safe.
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The City of Richmond has issued a boil water advisory for customers in some city neighborhoods. Learn more at https://t.co/JB3OrnlZb1
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Your safety is our top priority. Text RVAREADY to 888-777 to receive a link to sign up for emergency alerts.
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A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for areas within the city until further notice. Visit https://t.co/lGoJRuIML6 for a list of affected areas.
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Richmond, the James River at the Richmond-Westham gauge is forecasted to reach "Actionable" levels this weekend! 🌊 This means potential risks for recreation. Avoid river activities & stay alert! We'll post updates.
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With Richmond Ready Alerts, you can stay informed and safe with real-time updates on severe weather, fires, floods, missing persons, utility outages, and more! Don’t wait, register today by texting RVAREADY to 888-777 or visiting https://t.co/iO5h8Nu1ol.
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🚨 Boil Water Advisory 🚨 Richmond residents: Boil water for 3+ mins before use & limit usage to essentials. Mayor Avula: "Please conserve water as we work to restore the system quickly." Details: https://t.co/4n0JrgaRc9
#RichmondVA #BoilWaterAdvisory
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Due to inclement weather, all non-essential City of Richmond offices will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025. Essential personnel should report as scheduled. Stay updated through the National Weather Service, our local news outlets, and through our social media platforms.
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With winter weather expected to impact the area beginning Sunday, Jan. 5, into early next week, the City of Richmond's Inclement Weather Shelter is operating as a 24-hour facility for individuals in need. Please share this post to help spread the word throughout the community.
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📢Richmond Residents! 📢📢 US National Weather Service Wakefield VA has issued a flood watch for the area through 7 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18 due to expected heavy rainfall. 🌧️ Stay informed and stay safe as we continue to monitor current weather conditions.
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Richmond Residents! The National U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood warning for the James River. Westham Garage is at a minor flood stage through midday Saturday at 12.4 ft. For the latest river updates, visit
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UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 7 AM Friday.
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UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning until 9 PM EDT. Follow @NWSWakefieldVA for up-to-date weather information. Learn more on how you can stay safe at: https://t.co/Cav9g2w6qD
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Richmond continues to remain under a Flood Watch until late Saturday evening, and a Tornado Watch through 8 PM tonight. Knowing the difference between a weather watch and warning will help you determine when you should closely monitor the weather and when to take action.
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Richmond Residents! The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 8 PM EDT. - Sign up for free emergency notifications with CodeRed https://t.co/4Hw5M8g7Zu - Visit @NWSWakefieldVA for weather updates
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