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Posted on January 10, 2025. Officials remain hopeful boil water advisory can be lifted Saturday With initial water-quality test results successful, Henrico County officials remain hopeful that the countywide boil water advisory can be lifted as early as Saturday. Water service has been restored to areas of central and eastern Henrico that had experienced outages since late Monday/early Tuesday. Residents and other users should continue to notice increasing water pressure throughout today as the system returns to normal operations. With the restoration of water pressure and forecasts for snow beginning tonight, Henrico will close, effective 8 p.m., its locations that have been offering bottled and potable water and access to showers and bathroom facilities. Those locations are the Eastern Government Center, 3820 Nine Mile Road; the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave.; the Henrico Sports & Events Center, 1 All Star Boulevard; Brookland Middle School, 9200 Lydell Drive; J.R. Tucker High School, 2910 N. Parham Road; and Wilder Middle School, 6900 Wilkinson Road. Under the boil water advisory, all residents, businesses and other users of the county’s water system should continue to boil their tap water before consuming it or using it in food preparation. Under the guidance of the Virginia Department of Health, tap water can be used safely for hand washing and bathing without first boiling it. For more information, visit henrico.gov/water-outage. Residents with questions may call (804) 501-4275, option 2. The call center will be available 24 hours a day until the boil water advisory is lifted Richmond City Update 6:50 a.m. on 1/10/2025 · Mayor Danny Avula to news conference at 10 a.m. to provide updates on the City's water restoration efforts. Update 6:12 p.m. on 1/9/2025 · Press release: Water Restoration Updates: System pressurized, water testing underway Update 2:37 p.m. on 1/9/2025 · More than 180,000 liters/47,550 gallons of portable water have been handed out to Richmond resident as this morning. · Additional Community Partner Water Distribution sites today – 1.9.2025 Water bottles will be distributed at all locations as their supplies last. Time: 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm (or until supplies last) · Meadowbridge Community Market - 3613 Meadowbridge Rd Richmond · Meadowbridge Community Market (will also include a small fill station - please bring containers to fill) · Gilpin Community Garden - 1420 St Peter St. Richmond · Fonticello Food Forest - 2715 Bainbridge St. Richmond, (next to skate park / @ 27th & Perry) · Circle Thrift - 400 W. Broad St. Richmond

Goochland This is a January 10th Community Alert update. Goochland County has opened two water distribution centers on Friday, Jan.10th for those impacted by the boil water advisory. Residents can receive two cases of bottled water per household at the old West Creek Emergency Center (12720 Tuckahoe Creek Ct) between 10AM to 4PM, or while supplies last. Residents must provide proof of Goochland residency. Potable water is also available at Goochland Fire Station 5 by appointment only between 10AM to 4PM, individuals must bring their own containers. Please call the EOC at (804) 556-5678 to schedule. Please visit www.goochlandva.us details. Hanover County Water Issues Thursday, Jan. 9 Update (4:30 p.m.) Hanover County’s boil water advisory is expected to remain in place until Saturday, pending the completion of two rounds of water sampling, County leaders said late Thursday afternoon. Public Utilities Director Matt Longshore said the first water sampling was completed and sent to a state-certified laboratory early Thursday afternoon. A second round of testing is scheduled early Friday afternoon. Longshore urged residents to continue conserving water until the testing process is finished. All residents east of I-95 should continue boiling water for drinking and cooking until the advisory is lifted. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute before use. Those living west of I-95 do not need to boil water. In the meantime, Hanover will continue to provide free water to residents at three sites on Friday from noon to 6 p.m. Henrico With water service restored, Henrico to close water distribution sites, showering facilities

Tomorrow night into Saturday morning we are expecting to get another snowstorm! Just in case you needed a few reminders… Plan to Stay Warm Stay warm indoors to prevent frostbite and hypothermia. Before the winter season begins, make sure you can heat your home safely. Prepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulking, and weather stripping. Consider using an indoor thermometer or thermostat to monitor the temperature inside. Plan to check on loved ones and neighbors to make sure they are staying warm. This is especially important for older adults and babies. Drink plenty of warm fluids but avoid caffeine and alcohol. Avoid travel if you can. If you must go outside, plan to dress properly. Keep your nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, and toes covered in warm, dry clothing. These areas are the first to be at risk for frostbite. Wear layers of loose clothing, a coat, hat, mittens, and water-resistant boots. Use a scarf to cover your face and mouth. Know where you will go if your home becomes too cold. You could go to a friend’s house, a public library, or a warming center. Gather Emergency Supplies Gather food, water, and medicine before a winter storm. Stores might be closed, and it may be unsafe to travel. Organize supplies into a Go-Kit and a Stay-at-Home Kit. Go-Kit: at least three days of supplies you can carry with you if you need to go somewhere else to stay warm. Include critical backup batteries and chargers for your devices (cell phone, CPAP, wheelchair, etc.) Stay-at-Home Kit: at least two weeks of supplies. Ensure you have enough warm clothing, such as hats, mittens, and blankets, for everyone in your household. You may lose access to drinking water. Set aside at least one gallon of drinking water per person per day. Consider having emergency supplies in your vehicle, such as a blanket, warm clothing, a first aid kit, and boots. Have a 1-month supply of needed medications and medical supplies. Consider keeping a list of your medications and dosages on a small card to carry with you. Keep personal, financial, and medical records safe and easy to access (hard copies or securely backed up). Have a snow shovel and ice-melting products to keep your walkways safe.