Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly E-Newsletter |
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Scroll to the bottom for more helpful links and resources to stay up to date on all things Chesterfield! |
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Flooding Update: Storm Information and Emergency Water Restrictions |
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Due to flooding in parts of the county caused by large amounts of rainfall, Chesterfield remains in a local state of emergency originally declared by County Administrator Joe Casey on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Chesterfield's Storm Information webpage offers updated information as well as links to regularly updated county social media pages, important phone numbers, advice on storm preparedness and much more.
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For the latest county information during a weather-related emergency, be sure to also like and follow the county's Facebook and Twitter accounts.
On Sunday, Chesterfield County declared emergency water restrictions for all its water customers.
Significant flooding caused the temporary shutdown of Chesterfield’s water treatment plant and emergency repairs are needed at the City of Richmond’s Jahnke Road pump station, which supplies water to Chesterfield and portions of Powhatan County.
Customers are asked to conserve water for essential use only and immediately stop all irrigation. While emergency restrictions are in place to help reduce demand on the water system, the water is safe to drink.
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Dr. James Worsley to be Named New
Deputy County Administrator
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Chesterfield County announced today James D. Worsley, currently the director of Parks and Recreation, as its new deputy county administrator for Human Services. The Board of Supervisors is expected to appoint him at its Aug. 26 meeting, and Worsley will begin his new role effective Oct. 1.
In his current role, Worsley leads the county’s Parks and Recreation Department serving as a key advisor to the county administrator and the Board of Supervisors. Responsible for maintaining more than 180 parks, playgrounds and athletic facilities and leading the county’s sports tourism efforts, the Parks and Recreation Department received state and national recognition during Worsley’s tenure.
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For his efforts to enhance Chesterfield’s park facilities and programming, Worsley was recently selected to receive the National Distinguished Professional Award by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
As deputy county administrator for Human Services, Worsley will oversee the daily operations of multiple county departments and programs, including Citizen Information and Resources, Community Corrections Services, Drug Courts, Juvenile Justice Services, Mental Health Support Services and Social Services.
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Aug. 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting |
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The Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26 will be held in person in the Public Meeting Room at 10001 Iron Bridge Road.
The meeting will begin with a work session at 2 p.m. followed by a 6 p.m. evening session. Both sessions will be held in the Public Meeting Room and will be available for viewing on Comcast Channel 98, Verizon Channel 28, and live streamed on chesterfield.gov and the County’s YouTube channel.
During the 6 p.m. session, a public hearing will be held seeking input on how best to spend approximately $50 million in federal CARES Act funds.
Residents and businesses can submit comments in person at the Public Meeting Room at 10001 Iron Bridge Road on Aug. 26; however, seating will be limited to practice social distancing and masks and temperature checks will be required before entering the building.
Those who cannot make it to the meeting in person, but wish to provide input during the public hearing, are strongly encouraged to submit comments via the online form that will be available beginning Aug. 20. Residents without internet access may call in comments and leave a message at 804-748-1808.
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Safely Dispose of Latex Paint |
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Do you have leftover latex paint? Chesterfield County's Division of Waste and Resource Recovery wants to help you do so safely and effectively.
Dispose of Your Latex Paint Safely
Since latex paint is not hazardous, it can be safely disposed of in the trash once it has dried up and become solid. To solidify your latex paint, please follow the instructions below:
- Remove and discard the paint lid.
- Make sure the paint can is half full or less. If the can is more than half full, pour excess into another container, like an empty coffee can.
- Add kitty litter, mulch, sawdust or paint hardener to the latex paint can. Safely stir the mixture together and allow it to harden. If liquid remains, add more solid material to the latex paint can.
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Allow the paint to dry in a ventilated area. Once latex paint has hardened, discard it in the trash or bring it to a Chesterfield County convenience center for free disposal.
Oil-based paint is considered hazardous in its liquid form and cannot be disposed of in the trash. This type of paint will only be accepted for disposal at special events held at county convenience centers.
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Social Security Expedites Decisions for People with Severe Disabilities |
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Andrew Saul, commissioner of the federal Social Security Administration, announced this week five new Compassionate Allowances conditions:
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors
- GM1 Gangliosidosis - Infantile and Juvenile Forms
- Nicolaides-Baraister Syndrome
- Rubinstein-Tybai Syndrome
- Secondary Adenocarcinoma of the Brain
Compassionate Allowances is a program to quickly identify severe medical conditions and diseases that meet Social Security’s standards for disability benefits.
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Meet Zipper!
Zipper is a black and white Pitbull mix estimated to be about 2 years in age. Zipper has a charismatic personality and will surely win you over. When Zipper first came in, he was afraid, but his true personality has begun to show now that he has warmed up to us.
Zipper still acts like a puppy at times and sometimes gets overly excited. Because he loves to jump up to greet you, he needs to go to a home without children under the age of 12.
Zipper has a bit of a submissive personality towards humans. He appears to do well with other dogs, but does show some dominance. If you have another dog at home, bring them with you to meet him! Animal #57334
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County Response to COVID-19 |
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The Chesterfield County Response to COVID-19 webpage has links to many resources for citizens during this situation. If you are looking for information in any of the following topic areas, please click the links below to be directed to additional resources:
Other important information and updates on resources for Virginians can be found at:
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Governor Launches COVIDWISE Exposure Notification App to Help Contain COVID-19 |
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Governor Ralph Northam announced the launch of COVIDWISE, an innovative exposure notification app that will alert users if they have been in close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. Virginia is the first state in the country to design a COVID-19 app using Bluetooth Low Energy technology developed by Apple and Google, which does not rely on personal information or location data. Users opt-in to download and utilize the free app.
COVIDWISE works by using random Bluetooth keys that change every 10 to 20 minutes. iOS and Android devices that have the app installed will anonymously share these random keys if they are within close proximity for at least 15 minutes. Each day, the device downloads a list of all random keys associated with positive COVID-19 results submitted by other app users and checks them against the list of random keys it has encountered in the last 14 days. If there is a match, COVIDWISE may notify the individual, taking into account the date and duration of exposure, and the Bluetooth signal strength which is used to estimate proximity.
Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 will be notified by a VDH case investigator and will be given a unique numeric code. This code is entered into the app by the user and serves as verification of a positive report. Others who have downloaded COVIDWISE and have been in close proximity to the individual who reported as being positive will receive a notice which reads, “You have likely been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.” This is your alert to get tested.
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COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scam Alert |
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Sadly, there are already scams related to COVID-19 exposure. To slow the spread of the disease, the Virginia Department of Health is using COVID-19 Contact Tracing. If someone you have been in close contact with has been exposed to COVID-19, you may receive a phone call. The caller will identify themselves as a Department of Health representative and will ask for some personal information. They will never ask you for your credit card, insurance information or to complete online forms. If you’re concerned about the validity of the call, please don’t hesitate to ask the person on the phone for their name. Hang up without giving any information and call 804-748-1610 and ask the operator to connect you to the name you received. |
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Chesterfield Health Department -
Free COVID-19 Testing in August
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As part of a statewide push to increase testing across the commonwealth, the Chesterfield Health Department is hosting free COVID-19 testing events in the months of July and August.
Note: Appointments should be made with the Chesterfield Health Department at 804-318-8207 before each event.
Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Crystal Lake Apartments
3501 Meadowdale Blvd.
(Walk-Up)
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at noon to 2 p.m.
Jeff Davis Flea Market
5700 Jefferson Davis Highway
(Walk-Up)
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Journey Christian Church
3700 Price Club Blvd.
(Drive-Through)
Testing is for individuals who have COVID-19 symptoms and is free for uninsured or underinsured persons.
While some appointments will be reserved for walk-ups that morning, testing is limited and appointments should be made with the Chesterfield Health Department at 804-318-8207 before each event.
Spanish-speaking staff also will be present during the testing event.
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Remember to Complete Your U.S. Census!
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While April 1 was Census Day, Chesterfield encourages residents who have not yet completed their 2020 U.S. Census to do so as soon as possible.
Completing the Census is easy!
Households should have received official U.S. Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census online, by phone or by mail.
Pay close to attention to the unique number given to your household and be prepared to use it during your response.
The 2020 U.S. Census is mandatory and responses are based upon the members of a household as of April 1 (Census Day).
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To learn more about the 2020 U.S. Census, visit the official website at my2020census.gov.
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