Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Richmond City Council thanks Richmond government employees and those working for and supporting the preparation and response to Hurricane Sandy on behalf of Richmond families

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY

IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Tuesday, 30 October 2012


Richmond City Council thanks Richmond government employees and those working for and supporting the preparation and response to Hurricane Sandy on behalf of Richmond families


Included: Richmond Office of the City Sheriff, Virginia Department of Health - Richmond Health District Office, American Red Cross - Greater Richmond Chapter, RRHA, GRTC and Richmond-Area News media

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - - The members of Richmond City Council today thank and commend the work of Richmond City government departments and employees and those working for and supporting the preparation and response efforts of Hurricane Sandy on Richmond and for their ongoing protection, preparation, response and recovery efforts on behalf of Richmond families. This includes the work of the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Richmond Department of Police, Richmond Department of Public Utilities, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, Richmond Department of Public Works, Richmond Office of Animal Care and Control, Richmond Department of Social Services, Richmond Department of Information Technology, Richmond Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Richmond Mayor's Office of the Press Secretary.



Richmond City Council also commends the work and support of the Richmond Office of the City Sheriff and the Virginia Department of Health - Richmond Health District Office; and, the American Red Cross - Greater Richmond Chapter and other Richmond nonprofit organizations for their assistance and support on behalf of Richmond families.



Richmond City Council also thanks the efforts of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority and GRTC Transit System: and, the Richmond-Area local news media for their coverage of the events and in helping keep families informed.



CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manger, at 804.646.6052 (office); 804.335.4054 (mobile); 804.937.1386 (home/mobile); or skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)







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Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.