DLA News Archive

Jan. 11, 2022

Fitness Center ready to help you keep your healthy New Year’s resolution

Richmond, Va. — Getting fit and staying that way are New Year’s resolutions that just about everyone has made since resolutions were first imagined. If you’re ready to stick to your goal, the Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond, Virginia’s Fitness Center is ready to help.

Dec. 13, 2021

Safety is paramount during the holidays

Richmond, Va. — Holiday safety should be a priority from late November to mid-January. This is a time when families gather, parties are scheduled, and travel plans are on the rise. When it comes to the festive season, there are many safety and security concerns to take into consideration.

Dec. 9, 2021

DSCR holiday season officially kicks off with tree lighting

RICHMOND, Va — The holiday season kicked off on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 7.

Nov. 24, 2021

Local shelter gives thanks for DSCR generosity

Richmond, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond employees and local organization Home Again Shelter have partnered this year to gather a cornucopia of donations for a Thanksgiving Food Drive. The workforce donated Thanksgiving meal items, which Home Again Shelter employees used to create meal kits for families in need throughout the Greater Richmond, Virginia, region.

Nov. 23, 2021

Safety tips to help ensure happy holidays for all

RICHMOND, Va — The holiday season is fast approaching, and Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond Fire and Emergency Services’ fire inspectors would like to remind everyone of the importance of safety during the holidays.

Oct. 13, 2021

The Great ShakeOut: what you can do to prepare for an earthquake

RICHMOND, Va — Emergencies can occur in the blink of an eye, with the impact ranging from temporary disruption of activities to a loss of an installation’s ability to perform its assigned missions. Employees receive warnings of approaching weather emergencies, such as blizzards, tornados, floods, etc., in time for them to take measures to minimize loss of life or

Oct. 1, 2021

Learn the sounds of fire safety

Richmond, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond’s Fire Prevention Office is observing National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3 - 9.

Sept. 27, 2021

National Preparedness Month includes emergency prepping for our pets

RICHMOND, Va. — Being prepared for an emergency means thinking about the needs of all family members—including pets.

Sept. 8, 2021

Communication systems are key to timely warnings during emergencies

Richmond, Va. — Communication is probably the most important critical issue that can profoundly impact the outcomes of an emergency. Communication is essential because, without effective, continuous, and consistent communication, all the other areas of emergency management would be unmanageable.

Aug. 9, 2021

Seek shelter, shelter-in-place and lockdown: knowing the difference can save lives

Richmond, Va. — During actual emergencies and in emergency y exercises, employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, may receive emergency messages and warnings through several modes of communication including computer pop up messages, and texts and phone calls, and even through speaker systems located both inside and outside of buildings across the installation.