Today, the City of Richmond, in coordination with local and regional partners, announced the deactivation of the  Extreme Weather Warming Center located at the Linwood Robinson Senior Center (700 N. 26th Street) effective  Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9 a.m.  due to improving weather conditions and reduced risk of extreme cold exposure. This deactivation does not impact the services at the Salvation Army Inclement Weather Shelter or the CARITAS Overflow Shelter.

“The Extreme Weather Warming Center reflects our city’s commitment to protecting our most vulnerable residents during extreme weather”,  said Mayor Danny Avula . “I am deeply grateful to the staff, volunteers, and community partners who stepped up to ensure our neighbors had a safe and warm place to go. While we are encouraged by improving conditions, we remain ready to respond quickly whenever our community’s safety is at risk.” 

“Through the activation of our extreme weather warming centers,  an average of 50 residents per night over ten days had access to a safe, warm space in between Winter Storms Fern and Gianna, and throughout the extended period of extreme cold. This effort reflects the strength of our partnerships and the dedication of our staff and volunteers, who worked tirelessly to ensure everyone in need had the opportunity for safety in dangerous conditions,”  said Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Amy Popovich . “While these warming centers are now deactivated, we remain committed to monitoring conditions and mobilizing resources quickly to protect our residents whenever severe weather threatens our community.” 

The extreme weather warming centers were activated in response to the Winter Weather and Cold Weather Advisories issued by the National Weather Service. Once the weather advisory condition definition has been resolved, the extreme weather warming center is deactivated. The City of Richmond continues to encourage residents to remain attentive to changing weather conditions and to check on neighbors, especially older adults and those with limited resources. 

Individuals in need of shelter or assistance can contact the Greater Richmond Continuum of Care  at 804-972-0813 or visit the Office of Homeless Services website. Residents can also contact 3-1-1 for shelter updates and information about available services. Residents are also able to continue to utilize Richmond Public Library locations during normal business hours  as warming location option.  

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