Louisa County
Louisa County Offices Two-Hour Delay
- Checking National Weather Service Wakefield information.
- Dialing 511.
- Visiting http://511Virginia.org.
- Downloading the 511 Virginia Traffic app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
- Set up an online account with your electric service provider (Dominion Energy, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, or Central Virginia Electric Cooperative) to make it easier to report and track power outages from any mobile device.
- Bookmark your electric service provider’s website on your mobile device.
- Dominion Energy: https://www.dominionenergy.com/virginia/report-outage-or-emergency
- Rappahannock Electric Cooperative: https://myrec.coop/outagecenter
- Central Virginia Electric Cooperative: https://www.mycvec.com/report-outage
- Ensure your contact information with your electric service provider is up-to-date.
- Prepare to Report and Track Power Outages.
- Fuel portable generators and review safety instructions carefully. Generators should never be operated indoors.
- Put together an emergency kit that includes the following items:
- Batteries, flashlights/lanterns
- Cash (power outages could affect ATM machines)
- Bottled water (1 gallon, per person, per day)
- Non-perishable food
- First aid kit, medications and hygiene items
- Vehicle phone charger
- For more tips, please visit Ready.gov.
- Sign up for emergency notifications.
- Download the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office app on the App Store or Google Play.
- Follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
- Check alerts on the louisacounty.gov homepage.
- Call the non-emergency line at 540-967-1234 with questions.
- Forecast: https://www.weather.gov/forecastmaps
- Dominion: https://www.dominionenergy.com/virginia/report-outage-or-emergency
- REC: https://www.myrec.coop/
- CVEC: https://www.mycvec.com/
- Generator Safety: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/power-outage/safe-generator-use.html
- Additional Safety Tips: https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather
- Emergency Notifications: https://www.louisacounty.com/2601/Alerts-Notifications
- Louisa County Sheriff's Office App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/louisa-county-sheriffs-office/id1543791101 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.apexmobile.am0520
- Louisa County on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisaCountyVA
- Louisa County Homepage: https://www.louisacounty.gov/
Delayed Opening
Louisa County Offices will operate on a two-hour delay. See facility details below and follow louisacounty.gov for updates.
Employees - inclement weather Standard Operating Procedures apply. Liberal leave is in effect and teleworking is encouraged. Coordinate as needed with your supervisor.
Facility |
Opening |
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Louisa County Office Building |
10:30am |
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Refuse & Recycling Sites/Landfill |
10:00am |
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Human Services |
10:30am |
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Parks, Recreation & Tourism Office |
10:30am, Check for activity updates. |
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LCPRT KidzQuest Child Care Program |
If Louisa County Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, all LCPRT programs held on school property (including LCPRT Child Care) are automatically canceled. |
|
Animal Shelter |
Opening to the public at 12pm |
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First Response |
Standard Operating Times & Procedures |
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Office of Elections |
10:30am |
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Circuit Court |
Check channel 6, 8 or 29. Or, check the Facebook page for Louisa Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. |
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General District Court and Juvenile Court |
JDR closings will be posted to channels 6, 8 and 12 Richmond as well as 19 and 29 in Charlottesville. |
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Louisa County Library |
Check jmrl.org/louisa for updates. |
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Health Department |
10:30am, Check facebook.com/HealthyBRHD. |
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Airport (LKU) |
Staff hours impacted |
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Water Authority |
10am, Call before visiting to confirm staff has made it to the office |
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Virginia Cooperative Extension/4-H |
10:30am |
Winter Weather Information
Please Check Forecasts and Road Conditions Before Traveling By:
Prepare and contact your electric service provider promptly if your power goes out. The more information an electric service provider has about an outage, the faster they can respond and make the needed repairs.
Prepare to Report and Track Power Outages:
Tips & Safety Reminders:
Follow Updates:
Helpful Links: