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Arlington County is under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert today, 6/12.

Community Engagement, Public Safety Communications & Emergency Management Tania Bougebrayel Cohn from Arlington County · 20 hr ago
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This means that air quality may be unhealthy for older adults & people with respiratory issues. Prepare:

🏃 Limit outdoor activity
🪟 Keep windows closed
😷 Consider masking up
🏘️ Find free County indoor spaces: www.arlingtonva.us

20 hr ago Subscribers of Arlington County in General

Severe thunderstorms & flash flooding are possible in our area today, Sunday, 6/8, into the evening.

Community Engagement, Public Safety Communications & Emergency Management Tania Bougebrayel Cohn from Arlington County · 4 days ago

Prepare now:

📱 Get latest storm updates from @ArlingtonAlert
🏘️ Go indoors + avoid travel
⛔ Don't travel through flooded roads
💻 Report damage: https://bit.ly/3Cpxxe5

Find more tips: ReadyArlington.com

4 days ago Subscribers of Arlington County in General

Advisory: Planned Police Training at 1401 Langston Boulevard

Communications, County Manager's Office Ryan Hudson from Arlington County · 30 May

The Arlington County Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team will conduct planned training at the property at 1401 Langston Boulevard on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

All training activities will be confined to the interior of the building. Community members can expect to see an increase in public safety vehicles and law enforcement officers in the area. Those traveling near the vicinity of the property may hear noise originating from the building but are reminded that this is a training exercise only.

Realistic training is critical to enhancing ACPD's capabilities and ensuring our officers remain operationally ready to respond to any public safety incident that may occur in Arlington County or the region.

This is a closed training exercise.

30 May Subscribers of Arlington County in 2 areas in General

Arlington County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning today, May 16, until 6:30 PM.

Community Engagement, Public Safety Communications & Emergency Management Tania Bougebrayel Cohn from Arlington County · 16 May
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Severe weather, including heavy rainfall and strong winds up to 70 mph, will or is occurring. Seek shelter + avoid travel until the weather has passed.

Report storm damage online: http://arlingtonva.us/reportaproblem

16 May Subscribers of Arlington County in General

Excessive rain is likely in our area through Wednesday night, 5/14, with another round of severe thunderstorms on Friday, 5/16.

Community Engagement, Public Safety Communications & Emergency Management Tania Bougebrayel Cohn from Arlington County · 13 May
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This means possible strong winds and flooding. Take a few steps to prepare:

📱 Get local weather updates: www.ArlingtonAlert.com
⛔ Don't travel through flooded roads--"Turn Around, Don't Drown!"
🚘 Keep your headlights on when out
🍂 Remove debris from gutters/drains
🔌 Charge electronics
🗑️ Secure outdoor items
💻 Report storm damage online: https://bit.ly/3Cpxxe5

Don't forget to check on your neighbors, specially older adults or anyone with limited mobility. Together, we can weather the storm!

#BePrepared #EmergencyPreparedness #ReadyArlington #ArlingtonAlert

13 May Subscribers of Arlington County in General

🌬️ Arlington remains under a high wind warning with gusts of 50-60 mph expected.

Communications, County Manager's Office Ryan Hudson from Arlington County · 16 Feb

🍃 Use Report-a-Problem to report Fallen Trees + Downed Power Lines: https://bit.ly/3HYyigd

⚡️ Report power outages to Dominion Energy: https://bit.ly/42U0OO7

📞 Only call 9-1-1 in an emergency

16 Feb Subscribers of Arlington County in General

❄️ Winter Storm Watch in effect for Arlington County from 1 PM on 2/11 to 7 AM on 2/12.

Community Engagement, Public Safety Communications & Emergency Management Tania Bougebrayel Cohn from Arlington County · 10 Feb
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✔️ Charge your devices
✔️ Gather flashlights & batteries
✔️ Have extra blankets & warm clothes
✔️ Stay off roads if possible
✔️ Get updates: ArlingtonAlert.com

Stay safe & check on neighbors! #BePrepared

10 Feb Subscribers of Arlington County in General
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