Richmond City officials yesterday launched a campaign aimed at improving the city’s 311 Call Center to handle public requests. The campaign, which will run through mid-April, offers city residents a chance to give feedback about the call center. Residents can dial 311 to report potholes, downed trees, utility issues, request social services, and for other city matters. Residents can e-mail their comments about the service to 311comments@RichmondGov.com or call 311. The city plans to analyze the feedback and integrate it into the system by this summer.

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Our friends over at the North Richmond News had some info about Survival Training Day sponsored by the City of Richmond next Saturday. Here are the details:

On Saturday, January 5, residents of the City of Richmond are encouraged to participate in “Survivor Day,” a training program covering basic skills useful during emergencies. The four-hour training session, offered as part of winter preparedness by the City’s Office of Emergency Management, will cover fire safety, first-aid, anti-terrorism and weather response measures. A free Survival Kit, with supplies such as flashlight, gloves, batteries, toilet paper and a blanket, will be given out to residents who complete the training.

It all happens from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 5, at the Landmark Theater, 6 North Laurel Street. Pre-registration is required; call 646-7000 or register online at www.RichmondGov.com