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Hurricane Earl

There are no other storms like hurricanes on earth. Born in warm tropical waters, these spiraling masses require a complex combination of atmospheric processes to grow, mature, and then die. Each year on average, ten tropical storms (of which six become hurricanes) develop over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico. Many of these remain over the ocean. However, about five hurricanes strike the United States coastline every 3 years. Of these five, two will be major hurricanes (category 3 or greater on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale). Hurricanes cannot be controlled, but our vulnerability can be reduced through preparedness. Here is a guide that can help with your own preparedness. Read More>>

If you would like to see current Hurricane information, go to the National Weather Service, National Hurricane Center site.

For more information about what to do if a storm, flood, power outage or other hazard affects you visit our County Weather page.

Don't forget, to get the most up-to-date emergency notifications, sign up for Arlington Alert.

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, a time set aside every year for Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies – steps that can save lives, property and heartache. Use the resources throughout the Office of Emergency Management Website to help make a family plan, create a go-kit, or learn more about preparedness. Read More>>

Read the Governor's Certificate of Recognition for September as National Preparedness Month.

November 23, 2009 Water Main Break After Action Report

On November 23, 2009, a 36 inch water main broke at the intersection of N. Ditmar Rd., N. Old Glebe Rd., and N. Glebe Rd., in Arlington, Virginia. Arlington County’s Department of Environmental Services worked for several days to excavate, identify and repair the broken water main. An After Action Report is now available. Read More>>

Emergency Operations Plan

To respond effectively to any emergency of a size or complexity beyond routine response systems, it is critical that all Arlington County employees, public officials, departments and agencies, non-governmental emergency organizations and the public understand their roles and responsibilities. These non-routine responsibilities begin as the incident is recognized and response ensues, and become particularly important as command organizes beyond the initial reactive phase of “first-due” responders. Read more about Arlington County's Emergency Operations Plan.

Outdoor Warning System

Arlington County’s outdoor warning system, funded by a grant from Homeland Security, is an integral part of the County’s redundant systems to reach the public in the event of an emergency. Find out More>>

9-1-1 Emergency Number

You should call 9-1-1 only in the event of an emergency.
Please call 703-558-2222 for all non-emergency and routine requests for police and fire assistance.