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