Richmond's water crisis recovery fund is open
Applications opened Friday for financial assistance for locals who were financially affected by the city's water crisis. Why it matters: Richmonders could be eligible for up to $2,500 to help with rent,
Water crisis fund begins taking applications, launches with $650K in city funds
That’s on top of a $25,000 contribution from Mayor Danny Avula’s political action committee, plus nearly a week’s worth of donations from members of the public.
VDH: Richmond's water crisis was "completely avoidable"
A 10-page report from Virginia health officials to Richmond on Thursday can be summed up with one scathing sentence: "The water crisis should never have happened and was completely avoidable." Why it matters: It's the first time the Virginia Department of Health has officially said the city's preparation was so insufficient it may have violated state law and regulations.
Water crisis latest: Businesses still struggling, fund coming soon
Nearly three weeks after the water crisis first unfolded in Richmond, and two weeks since service was restored, the city is still grappling with ongoing water main breaks, financial effects and
How Did Richmond's Water Crisis Happen?
Richmond residents faced multiple days without running water after a winter storm caused failures at a treatment plant.
Richmond residents sought out the city’s natural springs during water crisis
Richmond’s recent water crisis left residents scrambling for drinkable water for days after a winter storm knocked out power at the water treatment plant, triggering a backup system failure and major flooding.
How to apply for Richmond's water crisis recovery fund
Richmond residents can now apply for financial assistance through a fund established to support those impacted by the water outage earlier this month.
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Documents: City rejected 2 bids to upgrade switchgear that caused Richmond-region water crisis
Records show officials in 2017 declined two bids from contractors who offered to upgrade the water treatment plant’s ...
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Richmond says it would charge CBS 6 over $4,000 to give requested information, water treatment plant records
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Richmond officials discuss response to water crisis, as criticism surfaces
City officials have begun outlining their response plans for future emergencies, as they continue to address the effects of ...
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Engineering consultant says staff training and emergency protocols must be priority after Richmond water crisis
A professional engineer said a deeper look into staff training and emergency preparedness protocols is needed at the Richmond ...
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Making waves: Diving into Richmond’s lack of equitable swimming access
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Richmond partners with United Way to launch 'important tool' to help people impacted by water crisis
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Richmond Mayor Danny Avula addresses VDH report on water crisis and DPU customer issues
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula addressed a number of community concerns about the water crisis, including the timeline of ...