Henrico County Government announced service changes and the opening of warming centers in response to anticipated weather conditions, according to a series of posts on its official Twitter account.
On January 26, 2026, Henrico County Government posted that “Trash pickup will not occur Tuesday and is expected to resume Wednesday on a two-day delay. Residents are encouraged to keep their carts by the curb or road’s edge until pickup occurs. The public-use areas will be closed Tuesday and are expected to open Wednesday on a delay.”
Later that day, Henrico County Government informed residents via another post dated January 26, 2026: “Henrico County will open warming centers at Fairfield Area & Libbie Mill libraries from 9am-5pm Tuesday. No library services will be available. Community members are welcome to recharge personal devices & take a break from the cold. Details:
https://t.co/DSgCBKFzQ4 https://t.co/28BXboRES5″
A subsequent message reiterated this information: “Henrico County will open warming centers for community members at the Fairfield Area and Libbie Mill Libraries from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday. For more information: https://t.co/DSgCBKFzQ4 https://t.co/fW9RUeDVlu” (January 26, 2026).
Henrico County is home to one public school district with an enrollment of over 50,000 students during the 2023-24 school year (source). Deep Run High School had the highest enrollment among local schools with more than 2,000 students enrolled during that period (source). The county’s student body is diverse; Black students made up the largest ethnic group in local schools at nearly 36% of total enrollment for the same academic year (source).
These announcements follow routine procedures by county officials aimed at ensuring resident safety and continuity of essential services during inclement weather.
