Henrico County Government has issued a series of public safety messages in anticipation of an impending winter storm, urging residents to take precautions and remain informed.
On January 23, 2026, the county posted: “If an emergency arises during the impending winter storm, call 911. County public safety agencies are prepared and ready to respond to emergency calls, even through snow and ice.”
In a subsequent message on the same day, Henrico Police Chief English and Henrico Fire Chief Baynard advised residents: “@HenricoPolice Chief English and @HenricoFire Chief Baynard encourage community members to check on senior neighbors, test home smoke detectors and avoid driving in snowy and icy conditions.”
The county also recommended that citizens stay updated by following official communication channels. As stated in another post from January 23: “To stay updated during the storm:
– Follow Henrico County Government on social media
– Check the county website: https://t.co/7uANkAHC74
– Sign up for Emergency Alerts: https://t.co/XeZo476obh”
Henrico County is served by a single school district—Henrico County Public Schools—which enrolled over 50,000 students during the 2023-24 school year (source). Deep Run High School reported the highest enrollment among all schools in the district for that year (source). The student body is diverse; Black students comprised the largest ethnic group at 35.7% of total enrollment, followed by white students at nearly one-third of all students (source). Holladay Elementary School had the most pre-kindergarten enrollments in Henrico County during this period (source).
These warnings come as part of ongoing efforts by local officials to ensure public safety during severe weather events.
