Emergency Preparedness

The mission of the Department of Public Safety Communications & Emergency Management (PSCEM) is to coordinate emergency preparedness and response capabilities, resources and outreach for Arlington Community.

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Community Emergency Response Team

CERT is a neighborhood-based team that receives special training to help the County recognize, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies.

Until Help Arrives

Until Help Arrives teaches citizens to provide life-sustaining care in emergencies like shootings, car crashes and workplace accidents while waiting for first responders.

CARRT: Community Advancing Resilience and Readiness Together

CARRT (Community Advancing Resilience and Readiness Together), a County-appointed group of community leaders who help Arlingtonians prepare for an emergency.

Useful Resources

Use these phone numbers to report issues like downed power lines, snow issues, and more.

Text-to-9-1-1

Text 9-1-1 in a scenario where you cannot speak or it’s unsafe to do so.

Be Prepared – Make a Plan

Prepare yourself and your family for an emergency.

Arlington Alert

Sign up for free, real-time emergency alerts via text, email and voicemail.