Cooling locations in Hanover County

With highs expected to be in the high-90s over the next several days, we ask everyone to observe the following precautions:

Stay hydrated
Avoid strenuous labor in direct sunlight during peak temperatures
Wear light color clothes
Check on elderly neighbors and loved ones
Make sure your outside pets have adequate shade and water

For those without air conditioning in their homes, Hanover County branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will open on Sunday as well as Saturday this weekend. The locations and hours of the library branches can be read here. Hanover also offers a Cooling Assistance program through the Department of Social Services. For more information on that program read here.

School Supply Drive for children

The 22^nd annual Hanover Youth Service Council (HYSC) School Supply Drive is underway and continues through August 15. All supplies benefit Hanover’s elementary, middle and high school students in need. A complete listing of the collection box locations can be read here. Any contributions you can make are greatly appreciated! Local churches and businesses who may be interested in supporting the school supply drive and would like to host a collection box are asked to contact the Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300 or email [email protected]

Truck restriction signs posted
on five roads

VDOT has posted through-truck restriction signs on five roads: Atlee Station Road (Rt. 637); Atlee Road (Rt. 638); New Ashcake Road (Rt. 643); Ashcake Road (Rt. 657); and Peaks Road (Rt. 657). The restrictions do not apply to pickup or panel trucks or any trucks (such as, for example, a truck being used by movers) with an origin or destination along the restricted routes. Trucks serving the Wegmans project now under construction will have to use Sliding Hill Road.

Cooling locations in Hanover County

School Supply Drive for children

Truck restriction signs posted on five roads

Truck restriction signs posted
on five roads