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County’s response to Winter Storm Fern ‘makes us proud to live in Henrico’

Posted on January 28, 2026.

“Logistics on this storm were simply off the charts. We had to think how we were going to get 911 operators to work their shifts, when in fact they would not be able to drive in,” County Manager John Vithoulkas said.

Public Works had 300 employees working round the clock on 110 trucks, plows and other pieces of equipment. Recreation & Parks operated 13 vehicles, delivering food and personnel for the Emergency Communications Center and other agencies.

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A graphic says "Henrico County warming centers open Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fairfield and Libbie Mill libraries."

Henrico County to open warming centers Tuesday at two libraries

Posted on January 26, 2026.

Henrico County will open warming centers at the Fairfield Area Library and Libbie Mill Library on Tuesday, Jan. 27. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Henrico offices, facilities and courts to be closed Tuesday following winter storm

Posted on January 26, 2026.

The public is asked to avoid nonessential travel, as crews continue to focus on clearing primary and secondary roads. The Department of Public Works expects to begin assessing later today when crews might be able to begin clearing neighborhood and side streets.

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Henrico offices, facilities, courts to be closed Monday due to winter storm

Posted on January 25, 2026.

The public is urged to avoid travel and to prepare for likely power outages. Crews have mobilized to begin clearing primary and secondary roads.

Henrico braces for snow and ice, encourages residents to be ready for potential power outages

Posted on January 23, 2026.

In anticipation of the storm, Henrico has declared a state of local emergency and opened its Emergency Operations Center.

Officials urge residents to avoid traveling, if possible, once road conditions become hazardous and to have 72 hours of emergency food, water, medications and supplies in the event of a loss of power.

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Henrico Board approves emergency measures to assist county operations, support residents and businesses

Posted on March 25, 2020.

The Henrico County Board of Supervisors approved a series of emergency ordinances at its March 24 meeting aimed at ensuring the continuity of county government and supporting residents and businesses as the county confronts the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Henrico adjusts response practices, urges calling 911 only in emergencies

Posted on March 24, 2020.

Henrico County is modifying its public safety response practices due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and is urging the public to call 911 only during life-threatening emergencies.

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