Communications and Media

The Department of Communications and Media (C&M) assists Chesterfield County residents, businesses and visitors by assisting in communicating all things Chesterfield via social media, WCCT television, Chesterfield Behind the Mic podcast, Chesterfield on Point blog, newsletters, articles on chesterfield.gov and through our many media partners. C&M works cooperatively with partners both internal and external to ensure that Chesterfield's story is told, available and accessible across a variety of communication platforms. 

Media Resources

Our media resources are intended to help our media partners quickly access the information they need to provide accurate Chesterfield news.

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Chesterfield Alert

Receive alerts about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Chesterfield Alert, our emergency alert program. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more.

County Newsletters

A great way to stay informed with the latest news from around Chesterfield County is to subscribe to our e-newsletters. View a diverse range of offerings from a variety of departments and divisions on the County Newsletters page. 

Happening in Chesterfield
The county’s flagship e-newsletter, Happening in Chesterfield, offers a weekly overview of important updates, exciting events and new opportunities from around the county. To subscribe to Happening in Chesterfield or to read past editions, visit the Happening in Chesterfield webpage.

Notify Me

Notify Me allows you to subscribe to receive notification emails or text messages on a variety of county topics including alerts, calendar events, job postings, news articles and more. View the full Notify Me list.