WHO: Byron C. Marshall, Chief Administrative Officer Anthony McLean, Acting Director of Emergency Management WHAT: Update of city's progress in responding to the winter storm WHEN: 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2009 WHERE: City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Richmond Ambulance Authority 2400 Hermitage Road BACKGROUND: City officials will provide an update on the city's efforts in response to the winter storm. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a central command and control facility where city officials are coordinating the city’s response to the storm. Contact: Tammy Hawley, (804) 646-3110

WHO: Mayor Dwight C. Jones WHAT: Update of City's progress in responding to the winter storm WHEN: 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2009 WHERE: Department of Public Works Parker Field Operations Center at Hermitage Road and Avenue of Champions BACKGROUND: Mayor Jones will provide an update on the City's efforts in response to the winter storm. Contact: Tammy Hawley, (804) 646-3110

Who: Mayor Dwight C. Jones Who: Present toys to residents during toy drive distribution event When: 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009 Where: Arthur Ashe Athletic Center 2907 North Boulevard Richmond, VA 23230 Background: Mayor Jones, the city of Richmond and Radio One present new unwrapped toys, books and clothing to residents in an effort to “Build a Better Richmond” for area youth this holiday season. The toy drive began on Tuesday, December 10, 2009, with donations being accepted at any city fire station, City Hall, Southside Community Service Center, and two Radio One events at the Brook Road and Sheila Lane Walmarts. Contact: Tammy Hawley, (804) 646-3110