Henrico County surrounding Richmond on three sides faces moderate tornado and flooding risk from the James River and its tributaries. Ida in 2021 caused significant flooding across the Richmond metro area. Richmond International Airport is located in Henrico County. Major employers include Capital One headquarters and Dominion Energy creating critical financial and energy infrastructure emergency planning requirements. The county is part of the Richmond metro emergency coordination network.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Hurricane |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | Ida 2021 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (804) 501-4000 |
| Emergency Shelters | 12 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-64 I-95 VA-288 US-250 |
// County Profile
| County | Henrico County VA |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Population | 327 |
| Area | 245 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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