Arlington Alert
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Text-To-9-1-1
Text-to-9-1-1 is intended for three emergency scenarios:
- An individual who is deaf, hard-of-hearing or has a speech disability;
- Someone who is in a situation where it is not safe to place a voice call to 9-1-1;
- A medical emergency that renders the person incapable of speech.
Be Prepared
Learn the steps you can take to prepare you and your family for an emergency.
Volunteer!
There are many ways you can help out during an emergency.
- The Disaster Volunteer Registry is a list of community members who would like to assist during a large-scale emergency when additional resources are needed. There is no training required!
- ANChoR is the volunteer program that supports the County’s emergency management team in educating and assisting Arlington for emergencies.
- CERT is a group of people organized as a neighborhood-based team that receives special training to enhance their ability to recognize, respond to, and recover from a major emergency or disaster situation.
See Something, Say Something
To report suspicious activity, call 703-558-2222, and be specific:
- Who or what you saw
- When you saw it
- Where it occurred; and
- Why it’s suspicious
As in all cases, if there’s an emergency call 9-1-1
HERricane Arlington
HERricane Arlington empowers women, age 13-17, to pursue careers in emergency management through a week-long “camp”, as well as long-term professional development and volunteer opportunities.
Severe Weather & Hazards
Arlington Alert
- Severe Traffic Disruption – Arlington Alert August 11, 2020INCIDENT: Traffic Collision LOCATION: NB 395 @ Washington Blvd (Exit 8A) IMPACT: 2 left lanes blocked, 1 center lane open and 1 right lane blocked. Express lanes are open. Expect delays.
- Severe Traffic Disruption – Arlington Alert August 8, 2020INCIDENT: Police Department Activity LOCATION: Key Bridge IMPACT: All lanes have been reopened.
- Severe Traffic Disruption – Arlington Alert August 8, 2020INCIDENT: Police Department Activity LOCATION: Key Bridge IMPACT: All lanes closed. Seek alternate routes.