Richmond Releases Findings From 'Incident Response Assessment' of January Water Crisis

Richmond was largely unprepared for water crisis, per new report

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The city of Richmond was not adequately prepared for emergency events like January's widespread water crisis, according to a new report -- echoing the findings of previous, similar investigations. Recommendations within it hope to prevent similar chaos in the future. On Wednesday, June 11, the city released the findings of a third-party "incident response assessment," which explored how Richmond leaders handled both the J…

Richmond releases findings from 'incident response assessment' of January water crisis

RICHMOND, Va. Richmond officials have released findings from a new investigation into the city's handling of January's water crisis, revealing specific operational failures that hampered emergency response efforts.The Incident Response Assessment and Improvement Plan, conducted by an independent emergency management firm, identifies several critical problem areas requiring immediate attention. This assessment is separate from the after-action re…

Richmond spent $100K since 2023 on billboards boasting 'safe, reliable' drinking water

But the billboard on display during the city’s second water crisis last month was an error, a city spokesperson told The Times-Dispatch.

Second water report details city communication during crisis

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Supervisors mull regional water strategies in joint Hanover-Henrico board meeting - Richmond BizSense

Wednesday’s meeting was held at the Henrico Sports & Events Center, fittingly beside the Henrico-Hanover border. (Jonathan Spiers photos) If solutions to this year’s water service problems are going to come through regional collaboration, two of the localities that rely on Richmond’s aging water treatment plant say they need their neighbors to join them at the table. That was one of the messages that came out of a joint meeting of the Hanover an…