public health
Chesterfield launches September suicide prevention campaign
Chesterfield County launches a "Talk, Listen, Call 988" suicide prevention campaign during National Suicide Prevention Month in September, emphasizing open conversation and access to crisis support.
Chesterfield County Fair Opens with Heat-Safety Measures
The Chesterfield County Fair, running through September 5, has implemented cooling resources including misting tents and shaded areas as temperatures remain high.
Chesterfield County Urges Heat Safety as Temperatures Climb
Chesterfield County opened cooling centers and adjusted public events as an extreme heat warning brought record-breaking temperatures to the region in early July 2026.
Air Quality Alert Issued for Richmond Area Through Friday
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for the Richmond metro area through Friday due to Canadian wildfire smoke, prompting residents to limit outdoor activities.
Meadowdale Library Opens for Heat Relief This Weekend
Meadowdale Library opens extended hours July 3-5 as a free cooling center during extreme heat, offering air conditioning, books, Wi-Fi, and computers.
Chesterfield Water System Declared Lead-Free
Chesterfield County Utilities completed a comprehensive water service line inventory and declared the entire system lead-free following EPA-required testing completed in September 2024.
Red Cross Blood Drive at Chesterfield Towne Center June 29
The American Red Cross, partnering with 12 on Your Side, is hosting a blood drive at Chesterfield Towne Center on June 29 from 1 to 7 p.m. to address ongoing national blood shortages.
Chesterfield Discusses Cannabis Safety Amid Evolving Drug Landscape
Chesterfield County's Prevention Services is educating residents about modern cannabis safety, highlighting how today's products are far more potent and varied than past decades, posing particular risks to children and adolescents.