Mayor
Levar M. Stoney has declared a state of emergency for the City of
Richmond in advance of Hurricane Florence. A state of emergency empowers
the city with additional resources and means to protect life and
property.
“We
have already begun to mobilize city resources in preparation for the
storm and will take the necessary steps to provide for the safety,
well-being and health of our citizens,” said Mayor Stoney, who made the
announcement at a 2 p.m. media briefing at City Hall attended by leaders
of all major city departments involved in storm preparedness. “It’s too
early to tell what impacts Florence may have on our city, but it’s not
too early to prepare for this storm. The City of Richmond will be ready,
and I urge residents and businesses to prepare and be ready as well.”
The announcement was broadcast live on the mayor’s Facebook page and can be watched here.
