The winter storm on Monday knocked out power at the city’s water plant, leaving thousands under a boil water advisory for days.

The Virginia General Assembly gaveled in briefly before gaveling out amid the water crisis in Richmond. President Biden stood next to Gov. Gavin Newsom and pledged full federal support as fires burned through Los Angeles County.

Since some water is finally flowing in many Richmond homes, the boil water advisory the city issued Monday afternoon now actually matters for residents. Why it matters: After three days or more without running water,

Mayor Avula said the water might not be drinkable until Friday. Virginia has also deployed the National Guard.