A Special Edition of Chesterfield'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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County Declares Emergency Water Restrictions |
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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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County Officials Host
News Conference on Flood Response
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At a news conference this afternoon, Board of Supervisors Chair Leslie Haley, Utilities Director George Hayes and Fire and EMS Chief Loy Senter provided an update on Chesterfield County's response to this weekend's historic flooding.
Haley spoke about the county's declaration of a local emergency, thanked county employees for their 24-hour commitment to resident safety and highlighted several ways residents can stay informed and prepared during an emergency.
Following Haley, Hayes discussed the declaration of a emergency for the county's water customer, outlining steps they can take to reduce their water usage during this time. He also examined the county's preparedness to continue providing water and wastewater services during this time.
As flooding has affected accessibility and movement throughout the county, Senter assured residents that Chesterfield's public safety teams are prepared to continue serving the county through additional emergencies, such as fires.
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Staying Safe During Chesterfield's
Local State of Emergency
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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.
The emergency declaration allowed for the immediate activation of the county’s Emergency Operations Center, along with the deployment of employees and resources to address and monitor weather conditions, the status of our infrastructure, and take additional safeguards to protect people and property, if necessary.
Floodwater Dangers
Floodwaters carry swift currents with lots of debris and wildlife, so county emergency rescue crews are warning residents not to swim, kayak or boat in county lakes, ponds, creeks or rivers until water levels return to a safe and normal level.
Staying Informed
Chesterfield's Storm Information webpage offers links to regularly updated county social media pages, important phone numbers, advice on storm preparedness and much more.
For the latest county information during a weather-related emergency, be sure to also like and follow the county's Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Below, watch a video filmed on Saturday, Aug. 15 to see some of the flooding that occurred in the county.
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Sign Up Now for Chesterfield Alert |
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Sign up for Chesterfield County's emergency alert program, Chesterfield Alert, to receive timely updates on emergencies and other important community news.
The Chesterfield Alert system enables the county to provide residents with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, including severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.
Residents who sign up will receive time-sensitive messages wherever they specify, such as their home, mobile or business phone; email address; through text messages and more.
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Stay Connected: Chesterfield Social Media and Important Numbers to Know |
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During an emergency, Chesterfield County's Facebook and Twitter pages will be regularly updated with important information. Have questions, comments or details you want to share with us? Social media is a great tool to get in contact with us.
In addition, see the graphic for several phone numbers you should have on hand if you are seeking assistance during an emergency. Remember, calls to 911 should be made only during an emergency, such as: an in-progress crime, danger to life or property, a fire, medical emergency or other life-threatening emergencies.
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