City of Richmond’s Essential Services

December 25 - 29, 2023 and January 1, 2024

Police Department – Fully Operational

Contact: Assistant Police Chief Tim Simmons (510)621-6651

Fire Department – The Operations Division is operational

Contact: Battalion Chief’s Office (510)620-6989

Community Services - Recreation Department

Recreation Richmond Recreation Complex -Winter Break Youth Camp Richmond Plunge (modified hours 9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.)

Open December 26-29, 2023

Contact: Ranjana Maharaj, Deputy Director of Community Services Recreation (510)385-4343

Community Services - Library Department

Main Library

Open December 27-29, 2023 (modified hours 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Contact: Kate Eppler, Deputy Director of Community Services- Library (510)620-6559

Human Resources Department - Staff are on-call for emergencies

Contact: Sharrone Taylor, Interim Director of Human Resources  (510)621-1732

Information Technology - Staff are on-call for emergencies

Contact: Sue Hartman, Director of Information Technology (510)620-6874

Public Works Department

Five Operations & Maintenance Divisions are open with minimal staffing 

• Abatement 
• Facilities Maintenance 
• Fleet Maintenance 
• Parks Maintenance 
• Streets Maintenance

Contact: Tawfic Halaby, Deputy Director of Public Works- Operations (510)672-4537

Richmond Housing Authority - Staff are on-call for emergencies

Contact: Gabino Arrendondo, Interim Housing Authority Director (510)621-1300