Southside Richmond

A Community Blog for Richmonders South of the James River

We’re spreading the word out about an amazing effort to help New York citizens impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Richmond’s now famous marketing agency, The Martin Agency, is coordinating the collection of much needed donations for delivery. Click on the image below for more information, including the list of needed items. Take your donations across the [...]

Report Non-Life Threatening Emergencies & Downed Trees

From the City of Richmond Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayor; Sunday, October 28, 2012 With a prolonged weather event anticipated, the City’s 3-1-1 Call Center became operational today at 8 a.m. and will remain in operation for 24-hours a day until the anticipated storm event concludes. With major wind gusts and heavy [...]

City Shelters Now Open with Free Transportation Provided in Southside

Press Release issued today from the City of Richmond Press Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayor; Sunday, October 28, 2012 The City of Richmond has designated two Emergency Relief Shelters for city residents to utilize if they expect to be displaced by the effects of Hurricane Sandy.  Major power outages have been predicted [...]