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March 16, 2010 is Tornado Preparedness Day in Arlington County. Unlike hurricane season, there is no such thing as a "tornado season," and no part of the Commonwealth is immune from tornadoes. They can hit at any time of the year and at any time of the day.
There are two things that every family, business and organization should do to get ready. Read More>>
Ready Virginia encourages citizens to Resolve to Be Ready in 2010. Read More>>
Are you Winter Ready? Here are some tips:
For more tips, Read More>>
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.
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>>
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.
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Office of Emergency Management
1400 N. Uhle St., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201
703-228-7935
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