
03/11/2022
How will you stay informed during an emergency? Make sure you have more than one way to get and share information, including turning on Wireless Emergency Alerts in the settings of your cell phone and following @ArlingtonAlert.
The official Facebook account of Arlington County Department of Public Safety and Emergency Manageme The Arlington County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) was established in April 2003 as part of an organizational realignment plan identifying several areas where the County had the opportunity to take services in Arlington to the next level.
In 2017, the name was changed to the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management. Critical service areas are emergency preparedness, including public involvement, integrated training and protocols, and day to day operation of the Emergency Communications Center. The purpose of the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management is to integrate and appropriately staff emergency manage
In 2017, the name was changed to the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management. Critical service areas are emergency preparedness, including public involvement, integrated training and protocols, and day to day operation of the Emergency Communications Center. The purpose of the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management is to integrate and appropriately staff emergency manage
Operating as usual
How will you stay informed during an emergency? Make sure you have more than one way to get and share information, including turning on Wireless Emergency Alerts in the settings of your cell phone and following @ArlingtonAlert.
🆘 Do you know what to do in an emergency?
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) teaches you how to respond to medical emergencies, fires, disasters and rescues.
Join the CERT program! Free.
Learn more: arlingtoncert.com
#arlingtonva
Spring showers bring spring flowers... but also spring floods. Use the tips below to prepare your household for potential flooding. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3hoCI51
#severeweatherawarenessweek #emergencypreparedness #arlingtonva
Every home in the US is eligible to order four more free at-home #COVID19 tests. Get yours: covidtests.gov
#arlingtonva #arlington #nova
Todos los hogares en EE. UU. son elegibles para pedir 4 pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19 para hacerse en casa. Si no lo ha hecho todavía, pida sus pruebas hoy: covidtests.gov/es
#arlingtonva #covid19 #arlington
Need a #COVID19 vaccine or #booster? Our clinics at Arlington Mill and Walter Reed Community Centers accept walk-ins!
We're open to anyone age 5+. No County residence, health insurance or appointment required.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3DAkXt8
#arlingtonva #nova #sleevesup
We're #HIRING Watch Officers! Apply by 3/17 to build a #publicsafety or #homelandsecurity career while enjoying a flexible work schedule, significant overtime earning potential and friendly, talented teammates. https://bit.ly/3vKapX0
#emgtwitter #dcjobs #dmvjobs #arlingtonva
Winter weather is likely this weekend. Prepare now:
🚘 Refresh supplies in your car emergency kit
🌨️ Dig your snow shovel + sidewalk sand back out
🤝 Connect with elderly or isolated neighbors in case they need help
📱 Follow @arlingtonalert for local updates
#arlwx #dcwx #vawx
Jasper kitty! We get that you have nine lives, but when a #tornado hits you still need to head to the basement to shelter. Get away from those windows!
#vastatewidetornadodrill #arlingtonva #arlwx
#BiscuittheBulldog is keeping calm during the tornado drill with a few of her favorite things: peanut butter, a bone, and her toys. Don’t forget your pets’ needs in an emergency!
#vastatewidetornadodrill #arlingtonva #petpreparedness #arlwx #DogofEM
Murf, another #DogofEM, is keeping safe in the basement and using many a pillow to keep himself protected from debris. Murf, save a few for your family, too!
#vastatewidetornadodrill #arlwx #vawx #arlingtonva #dogsrule
Sydney and John, two of our emergency planners, are sheltering in an interior office. If you can’t tell, Sydney’s using her #UVA diploma to protect herself from debris, while John, a #VT alum, is taking a more organic approach and using his arms to protect his head and neck.
It’s all smiles as Emergency Planner, Erin, Public Affairs Mgr, Hannah, and Deputy Director, William, shelter in the lowest level of our office building. Pro tip: pick a practice shelter near the snack closet.
#vastatewidetornadodrill #severeweatherawarenessweek #arlwx #vawx
Brooklyn, a #DogofEM, is sheltering from the "tornado" in a lower-level hall. She even grabbed a pillow to protect herself from falling debris! While Brooklyn lacks the thumbs to take a pic of her mom sheltering, she will be following Brooklyn’s example.
#statewidetornadodrill
The statewide tornado drill is HAPPENING NOW!
🛁 Go to the lowest level of your building and shelter in a place without windows, like a hallway, closet or bathroom
🛌 Protect yourself from debris with pillows/towels/blankets
🤳 Tag us in selfies
Fan of #selfies? Learning about severe weather? Join us for the Statewide Tornado Drill TOMORROW at 9:45 AM! Practice sheltering from a #tornado: Go to a lower level of your home or office, away from windows. Get under sturdy shelter like a desk if you can. Tag us in selfies!
Always share your location first when you call or text 9-1-1. This helps us quickly send you help, even if we get disconnected.
Not sure of your address? Share what details you can, like nearby intersections, business names, and Metro stops.
#arlingtonva #safetytips
Empieza por indicar tu ubicación siempre que llames al 9-1-1 o les envíes un mensaje de texto. Así podremos enviar ayuda en caso nos desconectemos. Si no conoces la dirección, ofrece detalles exactos de tu ubicación como intersecciones, negocios o estación de Metro.
#arlingtonva
The County is under a wind advisory from 11am onward today (3/7). Take time to prepare:
🗑️ Secure outdoor items like trash cans, loose shutters, patio furniture + toys
🚙 Take caution if walking or driving in wooded areas
📱 Follow @arlingtonalert for updates
#arlwx #vawx
Today's #SevereWeatherAwarenessWeek theme is the difference between weather watches and weather warnings. Warning = act quickly, the hazardous weather is here.
#arlwx #dcwx #vawx #novawx #arlingtonva
Ever wanted to chat up a storm with severe weather experts? Now's your chance! Register for a free, virtual Q&A with @VDEM and @NWS_BaltWash on March 7 from 7-8 PM as part of #severeweatherawarenessweek.
Sign up: https://bit.ly/35cT0vw
#dcwx #arlwx #vawx #novawx #ama
Traveling around the #DMV this weekend? Plan for potential traffic and delays:
📱Follow @ArlingtonAlert for local traffic updates + @VaDOT and @VSPPIO
⏱ Build in extra drive time
🍎Pack a charger, snacks and water in case you’re stuck
🗺 Download a map app for reroutes
Starting next week, every household in the US is eligible to order four more free at-home #COVID19 tests. Get yours: www.covidtests.gov
La próxima semana, cada hogar en los EE.UU. podrá pedir 4 pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19 adicionales para hacérselas en casa. Pida sus pruebas: covidtests.gov/es
#covid19 #arlingtonva
Stay ahead of traffic and major events this weekend: follow and subscribe to @arlingtonalert.
Would you know how to protect yourself and your loved ones if a tornado struck? Practice what to do in the Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill - next Tuesday, March 8, at 9:45 AM. Tag us in your selfies!
#arlwx #dcwx #novawx #vawx #severeweatherawarenessweek
Keep your eyes to the sky and help weather professionals alert our community to incoming storms. Join @NWS_BaltWash for free, virtual #SKYWARN training. You'll learn how severe storms form, how to spot them, and how to report them. Register: https://bit.ly/3MemQjY
#arlwx #dcwx
Making service requests or reporting issues like potholes, graffiti and litter has never been easier with the County's online reporting tool: https://bit.ly/3Cpxxe5
Only call or text 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies.
Need a #COVID19 test? Walk-ups are welcome at the County's no-cost testing kiosks. Find hours + locations at curative.com.
#arlingtonva #freecovidtests
Does your child know when to call 9-1-1? Teach them to recognize emergencies and how to call for help. Be sure to practice calling from both a cell phone and a land line!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tTb7yr
#readykids #safetytips #themoreyouknow #arlingtonva
Ever wanted to chat up a storm with severe weather experts? Now's your chance! Register for a free, virtual Q&A with @VDEM and @NWS_BaltWash on March 7 from 7-8 PM as part of #severeweatherawarenessweek.
Sign up: https://bit.ly/35cT0vw
#dcwx #arlwx #vawx #novawx #ama
It's a great day to get a #COVID19 vaccine or booster dose!
You're eligible for a #booster:
- 5 months after your primary Pfizer or Moderna series
- 2 months after your initial J&J vaccine
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3DAkXt8
#arlingtonva #nova #sleevesup
Compiling emergency supplies can seem like a daunting task. If the legwork or the cost seem overwhelming, collect them bit by bit. It's better to have one or two supplies than none at all. A few items to get you started are below 👇
#arlingtonva #safetytips
Making service requests or reporting issues like potholes, graffiti and litter has never been easier with the County's online reporting tool: bit.ly/3Cpxxe5
Only call or text 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies.
#arlingtonva #themoreyouknow
Need a #COVID19 vaccine or booster? Our clinics at Arlington Mill and Walter Reed Community Centers accept walk-ins!
We're open to anyone age 5+. No County residence, health insurance or appointment required.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3DAkXt8
#arlingtonva #nova #sleevesup
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