City of Richmond’s Essential Services
December 25-29, 2023
Police Department – Fully Operational
Contact: Assistant Police Chief Tim Simmons (510)621-6651
Fire Department – The Operations Division is operational
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