For those citizens seeking relief during the extreme heat and have no other options, here are some options:
 
Richmond Social Services Marshall Plaza Building, located at 900 E. Marshall Street, Richmond, VA and 4100 Hull Street, Richmond, VA, will be open from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday 25, Sunday 26, Monday 27 and Tuesday, July 28, 2020 for those seeking relief. All citizens must wear face coverings while in the building and maintain a safe physical distance of six feet from others.  Seating will be arranged for the appropriate social distancing. (Pets, with the exception of service animals, are not permitted). 
 
 For more information regarding cooling assistance services, city residents should contact the city’s Department of Social Services Fuel Assistance Office at (804) 646-7046. Elderly residents with cooling related issues should contact Adult Services at (804) 646-7367. In the event of a heat related emergency, please call 9-1-1.
 
 
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For those citizens seeking relief during the extreme heat and have no other options, here are some options:
 
Richmond Social Services Marshall Plaza Building, located at 900 E. Marshall Street, Richmond, VA and 4100 Hull Street, Richmond, VA, will be open from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 23 for those seeking relief.  All citizens must wear face coverings while in the building and maintain a safe physical distance of six feet from others.  Seating will be arranged for the appropriate social distancing. (Pets, with the exception of service animals, are not permitted). 
 
 For more information regarding cooling assistance services, city residents should contact the city’s Department of Social Services Fuel Assistance Office at (804) 646-7046. Elderly residents with cooling related issues should contact Adult Services at (804) 646-7367. In the event of a heat related emergency, please call 9-1-1.
 
 
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For those citizens seeking relief during the extreme heat and have no other options, here are some options:
 
Richmond Social Services Marshall Plaza Building, located at 900 E. Marshall Street, Richmond, VA and 4100 Hull Street, Richmond, VA, will be open from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22 for those seeking relief.  All citizens must wear face coverings while in the building and maintain a safe physical distance of six feet from others.  Seating will be arranged for the appropriate social distancing. (Pets, with the exception of service animals, are not permitted). 
 
Richmond Public Libraries are open to the public with limited hours. Please visit the https://rvalibrary.org/reopening/ for details on the limited hours, services and important changes. All patrons and library employees are required to wear masks and maintain a safe physical distance of six feet from others at all times. If you have a fever or other COVID-19 symptoms, do not enter the building.
 
For more information regarding cooling assistance services, city residents should contact the city’s Department of Social Services Fuel Assistance Office at (804) 646-7046. Elderly residents with cooling related issues should contact Adult Services at (804) 646-7367. In the event of a heat related emergency, please call 9-1-1.
 
 
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For those citizens seeking relief during the extreme heat and have no other options, here are some options:
 
Richmond Social Services Marshall Plaza Building, located at 900 E. Marshall Street, Richmond, VA and 4100 Hull Street, Richmond, VA, will be open from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21 for those seeking relief.  All citizens must wear face coverings while in the building and maintain a safe physical distance of six feet from others.  Seating will be arranged for the appropriate social distancing. (Pets, with the exception of service animals, are not permitted). 
 
Richmond Public Libraries are open to the public with limited hours. Please visit the https://rvalibrary.org/reopening/ for details on the limited hours, services and important changes. All patrons and library employees are required to wear masks and maintain a safe physical distance of six feet from others at all times. If you have a fever or other COVID-19 symptoms, do not enter the building.
 
For more information regarding cooling assistance services, city residents should contact the city’s Department of Social Services Fuel Assistance Office at (804) 646-7046. Elderly residents with cooling related issues should contact Adult Services at (804) 646-7367. In the event of a heat related emergency, please call 9-1-1.
 
 
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In light of the recent extreme temperatures in the area, the Stoney administration is extending cooling station hours from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. to 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. while a heat advisory is in effect in the City of Richmond.
 
When the cooling station is open, but a heat advisory is not in effect, visitors will be welcome from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 
“This is a change rooted in compassion and common sense,” said Mayor Stoney. “I know how hot this city can get during the summer. Nobody should risk heat stroke because they are experiencing homelessness or lack access to adequate air conditioning.”
 
“It’s the city’s job to step in, reach out a helping hand and prioritize public health.”
 
During the extent of the governor’s mask mandate, all residents who wish to use the cooling shelters must wear face coverings and practice social distancing where possible.
 
For more information regarding cooling assistance services, city residents should contact the city’s Department of Social Services Fuel Assistance Office at (804) 646-7046. Elderly residents with cooling related issues should contact Adult Services at (804) 646-7367. In the event of a heat related emergency, please call 9-1-1.

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