Arlington Readies for a Winter of Possibilities
A snowy winter ahead would hardly be surprising after the super-soaked spring-summer-fall of 2018. While long-range forecasts vary, Arlington again hopes for the best — something like last winter’s...
View ArticleCounty Recovers from Severe Flooding, Requests Damage Information
UPDATE: County Manager Mark Schwartz signed a Declaration of Local Emergency for Arlington County, effective 8:30 a.m. on July 8, 2019. On Monday, July 8, Arlington County experienced severe weather...
View ArticleCounty Manager Declares State of Emergency Following Heavy Rains, Flooding
UPDATE (July 17, 2019): Aaron Miller, Director of the Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management (PSCEM), provides details of the Declaration of Local Emergency for Arlington...
View ArticleDangerous Heat and Humidity Through July 19-21 Weekend
UPDATED (July 18, 2019): The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day from July 19 to July 21. The news release below has been updated. The National...
View ArticleAddressing Stormwater Challenges in Flood-Prone Areas
The safety of Arlington residents, homes and businesses is the County’s overriding priority as intense, faster rainstorms have become more frequent. The flash flood on July 8, 2019, was the most recent...
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Near Real-Time Snow Plow Tracking Highlights County’s Winter Weather Prep
The 2019-20 forecast is for a near-average winter, but Arlington always prepares for the extremes. After several weather-related records fell this summer, the County looks to avoid any surprise from...
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How to Prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias
As Tropical Storm Isaias draws closer to our region, the Arlington County Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management (DPSCEM) is encouraging all residents to prepare now....
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Preparing for Winter in Unusual Times
With less than an inch of snow all last winter, Arlington residents are excused for thinking 2020 would unfold with few interruptions. Now, with online classes and work from home all too familiar,...
View ArticleTornado Confirmed in Arlington County
The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that a tornado touched down in Arlington on the night of July 1, near the intersection of Lee Highway and Glebe Road. The tornado moved east through...
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Preparing for Disasters, Protecting Everyone You Love
It’s a situation everyone has experienced: The media and public safety agencies warn of an impending storm, chance of power outages, and loss of service. But you find yourself scrambling at the last...
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