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City of Richmond Information
Due to the COVID-19 virus, there is a County-wide Shelter-in-Place order which includes the City of Richmond. City of Richmond emergency staff are working in the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to maintain essential services, take precautionary measures to flatten the curve, and provide information to the public and employees.
We are actively working to ensure that the plans, policies, and protocols related to the COVID-19 virus will sustain the continuity of the City’s operations, services, and safety of city employees and the Richmond community. A local state of emergency has been declared to allow the City to be reimbursed for eligible emergency-related expenses from the State of California’s California Disaster Assistance Act.
Essential services such as Police, Fire, and Public Works are operational. Other services may be handled by city staff remotely, so we appreciate your understanding that responses may be somewhat delayed. For information on how to contact staff in a particular department, please visit their web-page.
- Coronavirus Information
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- Contra Costa Health Services: https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org/
- CCHS Case Dashboard: https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org/dashboard
- CCHS Indicators Dashboard: https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org/indicators-dashboard
- California’s COVID-19 Site: https://covid19.ca.gov/
- State of California Public Health: www.cdph.ca.gov/covid19
- Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events scheduled.
Past Events
- Click to watch the City of Richmond COVID-19 Online Town Hall held on 5/15/20
- Click to watch the City of Richmond COVID-19 Online Town Hall held on 4/17/20
- View the Questions and Responses received during the town hall
- Click to watch the Richmond Police Zoom Conversation held on 4/15/20
- View the City of Richmond’s Community Town Hall Event, held on 5/15/20, on YouTube.
- Bay Area Counties release modified shelter in place order: Press Release 5/18/20. View updated information on our Shelter in Place page.
- Contra Costa Health Services announces testing for all County residents.
- Richmond awarded grant for employment services for COVID-19 impacted workers: Press Release 5/12/20
- View flyer for Contra Costa Food Bank’s food giveaway at Contra Costa College on May 13, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: English | Spanish
- Contra Costa Health Services announces testing for all County residents. View their website or the press release for more information - 5/7/20
- The City of Richmond will host its next Virtual Town Hall on May 15, 2020. View the flyer: English | Spanish
- City of Richmond, community leaders announce launch of Richmond Rapid Response Fund - Press Release 5/5/20
- City Manager Laura Snideman’s Letter to Businesses - 5/1/20
- Contra Costa Health Services accepting donations of certain protective equipment and supplies Tuesday, May 5 – Thursday, May 7, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Richmond Civic Center - view flyer for details
- Regional Shelter-in-Place Orders Extended as Some Rules Ease - Press Release 4/29/20. View more information.
- Richmond launches Richmond Cares Hotline. For questions about COVID-19 resources, the shelter in place order, and more, call 510-620-6700, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Press Release from Public Health Departments on extension of shelter in place order - 4/27/20
- Contra Costa County Opens By-Appointment Drive-Through Testing Sites for COVID-19 - Press Release 4/22/20 | English Flyer | Spanish Flyer
- Contra Costa Health Services issues a health order for members of the public and workers to wear face coverings - 4/17/20 (View in Spanish)
- Richmond Police Department will be hosting a Zoom conversation on COVID-19, RPD, and how you can help, on April 15th. View flyer here
- Contra Costa Health Services is accepting donations of protective equipment and supplies for use by healthcare providers, Tuesday, April 14 – Thursday, April 16 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,, at Richmond Civic Center. View flyer: English | Spanish
- CDC releases guidance on wearing face masks in public:
- Craneway Pavilion in Richmond to be Converted into a Federal Medical Station for COVID-19 Patients - 4/2/20
- City of Richmond Responding to Coronavirus Pandemic Press release - 3/31/20
- Bay Area Health Officers Issue Updated Stay-at-Home Order with New Restrictions to Last Through May 3. Please see Shelter in Place for additional information - 3/31/20
- Community Letter from City Manager Laura Snideman - 3/20/20 English | Spanish
- Richmond Community Services Department launched the Virtual Recreation Center with lots of great ideas for indoor and outdoor activities your family can engage in during the shelter in place.
Precautionary Measures
As a reminder of how best to protect yourself and our community members, we continue to follow the guidance of our local public health department, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS). We must take specific precautionary measures to limit the spread of disease in our community.
Individual and Family Preparedness & Prevention Recommendations to Practice Healthy Habits
- Wash your hands! Frequent hand washing is easy, under your control, and has no significant downsides.
- Don’t touch your face, eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Stay at home unless you need to leave for essential needs, such as getting food, caring for a relative or friend, getting necessary health care, or going to an essential job
- Stay home if you are sick unless you need medical attention.
- Cough into the crook of your arm or a tissue.
- Use a barrier, such as a paper towel or tissue, to touch surfaces, such as bathroom door handles and elevator buttons.
- Ensure you have some essentials (such as food, beverages, and toiletries) in case you need to stay in your home.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, counter tops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
- The California Department of Public Health is not recommending the use of masks by the public and purchasing these will contribute to a shortage for health care workers.
Social Media Toolkit
- Stay Informed, Stay Prepared, and Stay Engaged. Toolkit: English | Spanish
- California’s COVID-19 Social Media Toolkit
- Contra Costa Health Services Social Media Resources