22de enero de 2026
Contacto con los medios: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov
Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Urges the Community to Prepare for Incoming Winter Storm
RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond City and Henrico County are expected to be impacted by severe winter weather, including snow, ice, and extremely cold temperatures. Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) urge you to prepare now to keep yourself, your family and your pets safe, warm and healthy during this storm.
“We have all experienced how disruptive winter weather can be to our daily lives,” said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Director Elaine Perry, M.D. “Take time now to make sure your home, family, friends, and neighbors are ready for this winter storm. Prepare for the storm by organizing your emergency kits and medicines, insulating your home, and staying up to date on weather reports. During the storm, stay indoors as much as possible, ventilate emergency heat sources and check on friends and family. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other as winter weather affects our communities.”
Antes de la tormenta
- Make sure you have an emergency supply kit on hand and keep an emergency kit for your car.
- Organiza y protege tus recetas, medicamentos de venta libre, dispositivos médicos para uso doméstico y vitaminas. Habla con tu médico o farmacéutico sobre cómo puedes crear un suministro de medicamentos de emergencia.
- Check your smoke and carbon monoxide
- Repone combustible para tu auto y fuentes de calefacción.
- Impermeabilice su hogar aislando las tuberías expuestas y calafateando y colocando burletes en puertas y ventanas.
- Make sure you understand the warnings, watches and advisories and have multiple ways to receive alerts.
- Write down the contact information and directions to your local Inclement Weather Shelter or warming center. Call 804-646-3111 or email homeless@rva.gov for more information.
- Refugio contra Intemibles Condiciones Meteorológicas de la Ciudad de Richmond (IWS)
1900 Chamberlayne Parkway
Richmond, VA, 23222
Open 5 p.m.-8 a.m.- The shelter may remain open after 8 a.m. when temperatures are less than or equal to 40°F, or when more than one inch of freezing rain or snow has fallen in 24-hours.
- Richmond Public Library branches serve as warming spaces during normal operating hours.
- Henrico County libraries and recreation centers are open to the public during normal operating hours.
- Refugio contra Intemibles Condiciones Meteorológicas de la Ciudad de Richmond (IWS)
Durante/Luego de la tormenta
- Bring your pets indoors and ensure they have water.
- Quédate en casa y limita tu exposición al frío.
- Ventile adecuadamente las fuentes de calor de emergencia.
- Keep generators outside at least 20 feet from your home.20
- Revisa cómo están los vecinos y la familia.
If you must go outside, take the following precautions to stay safe and prevent frostbite and hypothermia:
- Lleva calzado adecuado para la tracción. Da pasos lentos y cortos.
- Dress warmly and in layers. Make sure you cover your head, fingers and toes.
- Evita mojarte y cámbiate la ropa mojada lo antes posible.
- Mantente hidratado. Bebe bebidas calientes.
- Take frequent breaks if shoveling snow or working outdoors.
- Stay off the roads. If you must travel, check the road conditions and your route first. Allow extra time and follow these tips from the Virginia Department of Transportation.
RHHD wants you to stay safe, warm and healthy! Visit rhhd.gov for more health and safety information. Follow RHHD on Instagram (@richmondcity_hd) and Facebook.
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