08/29/2023
Traveling for ? Don't forget to pack emergency supplies for your car, like snacks, bottled water, a blanket, and a flashlight.
Download a supply list: https://bit.ly/2DNij6h
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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 pu
blic 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 management policy and program development, emergency preparedness planning and emergency communications. Arlington County Social Media General Terms of Use: https://newsroom.arlingtonva.us/social-media-general-terms-use/
08/29/2023
Hurricane season is here! Explore the Virginia Department of Emergency Management hurricane guides, which have advice for inland regions like ours: bit.ly/3z2dFPo
08/28/2023
Having a will help you + your loved ones act quickly and calmly in an emergency.
We've listed starter questions to talk through 👇 .
Find more: ready.gov/plan
08/27/2023
Here’s your “sign” to use online reporting for problems like this: https://bit.ly/3Cpxxe5
Only call or text 9-1-1 in emergencies.
08/26/2023
Do you spend time on the Virginia coast? Know your evacuation zone and encourage loved ones to know theirs, too! Explore the map: https://bit.ly/3nSJirn
08/26/2023
time is here! Refresh your supplies as you shop for school items. Get a shopping list: https://bit.ly/2DNij6h
08/25/2023
Share your location first when you call or text 9-1-1 so we can send you help even if we get disconnected. Not sure of your location? Share what details you can, like nearby intersections, Metro stops, schools, or businesses.
08/24/2023
Follow and subscribe to ArlingtonAlert for free, customizable text + email alerts about traffic, hazardous weather, and more.
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08/23/2023
Save lives in emergencies like shootings, car crashes and sports accidents while you're waiting for first responders.
Register for free training on Thursday, August 31, from 6:30-8:30 PM at Walter Reed Community Center: https://bit.ly/3rrAABJ
08/22/2023
Do you know what to do if you need to call 9-1-1? Learn the top 3 things you need to know in this video:
08/22/2023
¿Sabe qué hacer si necesita llamar al 9-1-1? Aprenda las 3 cosas principales que debe saber en este video:
08/21/2023
Arlington County is under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert today, Aug 21. Air quality conditions may be unhealthy for older adults, young children, and people with respiratory issues. Visit libraries/community centers for free places to stay indoors: arlingtonva.us.
08/21/2023
Arlington presenta código naranja en calidad del aire hoy. Las condiciones son poco saludables para adultos mayores, niños pequeños y personas con problemas respiratorios. Acude a tu biblioteca/centro comunitario ya que son ambientes frescos y gratuitos: arlingtonva.us
08/20/2023
Pets are part of the family - so don't forget to include them in your ! Consider needs like how you could evacuate with your , and pet supplies to add to an , like bowls, p**p bags, food and medicine.
Learn more: ready.gov/pets
08/19/2023
It can be overwhelming to think about what to ask to build your family emergency preparedness. We've listed a few questions to get you started.
Find more: https://bit.ly/2PAmaXO
08/18/2023
Looking to learn basic skills to help save lives in an emergency while waiting for first responders? Our 5-minute video series teaches you the techniques to and give critical care.
2️⃣ Using a Tourniquet
Watch part 2 of the Until Help Arrives video series to learn how to save lives in emergencies while you’re waiting for first responders. This video will teac...
08/18/2023
Share your location first when you call or text 9-1-1 so we can send help even if we’re disconnected.
Share landmarks like cross streets, nearby businesses and Metro stops if you don’t know your address.
What details in this pic could you use to share your address with us? 👇
08/17/2023
Problems like graffiti, potholes and damaged street signs can be frustrating, but sharing them with us doesn't have to be. Use our online reporting tool: https://bit.ly/3Cpxxe5
Only call or text 9-1-1 in life-threatening emergencies.
08/16/2023
Learn to save lives in emergencies like shootings and car crashes while you wait for first responders.
Sign up for free Until Help Arrives training on August 31 at Walter Reed Community Center: https://bit.ly/3rrAABJ
08/15/2023
Do you know when to call 9-1-1 versus when to use our online reporting tool (https://bit.ly/3Cpxxe5)?
Use the list below to help learn. Only call 9-1-1 for emergencies where immediate action is required because someone's health, life or property are in danger.
08/14/2023
Always share your location first when you call or text 9-1-1 so we can send help even if we get disconnected. Not sure exactly where you are? Share what details you can - like intersections, nearby stores, highway exits, or notable landmarks.
08/13/2023
Use the County's online reporting tool to share issues like trail maintainence, broken street signs, litter, potholes, graffiti, and more. Easy peasy. https://bit.ly/3Cpxxe5
Only call or text 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies.
08/11/2023
Looking to learn basic skills to help save lives in an emergency while waiting for first responders? Our 5-minute video series teaches you the techniques to and give critical care.
1️⃣ Applying Direct Pressure to a Wound:
Watch part 1 of the Until Help Arrives video series to learn how to save lives in emergencies while you’re waiting for first responders. This video will teac...
08/10/2023
Your kids can save lives by knowing when and how to call 9-1-1. Talk about situations when they might need to call, like if someone won't wake up, is seriously hurt, or is choking. Then practice calling (don't hit dial!) from a cell phone + landline. More: 911forkids.com
08/09/2023
shopping? It’s also a great time to restock your emergency supplies!
Consider stocking emergency items for your car, home and workplace. It’s okay if you can’t buy everything at once. Stock up bit by bit.
Get a shopping list: readyarlington.com
08/09/2023
How would you contact your loved ones if you lost your cell phone or the battery died?
Write down important phone numbers like your family members' home + cells, medical practitioner, vet, and schools or day cares. Save a photo of them in the cloud!
08/08/2023
Text 9-1-1 in emergencies where you can't speak or it's unsafe to call.
Enter "911" in the "to" field of the message, then type + send a text like you normally would. Always include your location!
08/08/2023
Learn to save lives in emergencies like car crashes, shootings and workplace accidents while waiting for first responders.
Sign up for free Until Help Arrives training on Thursday, August 31 at Walter Reed Community Center: https://bit.ly/3rrAABJ
08/07/2023
Need to report storm damage? Use the online reporting tool: https://bit.ly/3Cpxxe5.
Find additional resources to assist with storm recovery: https://bit.ly/3Kl2qWU.
08/07/2023
IMPORTANT: In a briefing to media Monday, US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington said whether or not today's storm complex is a derecho, you should "prepare like a derecho is coming for your house."
It presented this slide which is worth sharing.
(Posted 230p Monday)
08/07/2023
Prepare for severe storms later today, Aug 7:
📱Subscribe to ArlingtonAlert (arlingtonalert.com)
🪑Secure patio/balcony/yard items so they don’t blow away
🍂Remove debris from gutters and drains
🔌 Charge electronics
💻 Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/yknfdrr2
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⚠️It's a high impact severe weather day across the region. Storm timing remains between 2-9pm. Widespread damaging winds appear to be the primary threat along with large hail and isolated tornadoes. Have a way to get warning via 📱,📺, 📻or 💻.
08/07/2023
Reminder: Much above normal risk of severe storms between Monday late afternoon & evening in DC area. Substantial threat of damaging winds. Not a lock something bad will happen at your location but you'll want to carefully monitor weather and avoid commuting during storms.
Posted Sunday at 9p.
08/06/2023
Stay informed about local weather alerts by subscribing to Arlington Alert (arlingtonalert.com).
A Flood Watch is in effect from 8PM this evening to 2AM Monday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through the watch area with the potential to produce 1-2 inches of rainfall in a short time frame. Locally higher precipitation totals are possible.
08/06/2023
Calling 9-1-1 can be stressful. Follow the tips below to quickly and calmly get help when you need it most. 👇
08/05/2023
A few easy steps can protect your valuables from hazards like fires and floods:
📱Photograph valuables + important documents to prove ownership in insurance claims (upload copies to the cloud!)
📦 Store items in waterproof bins, ideally on shelves off the floor
08/04/2023
Learn to save lives in emergencies like shootings and car crashes while you wait for first responders. Sign up for free Until Help Arrives training on August 31 at Walter Reed Community Center: https://bit.ly/3rrAABJ
08/03/2023
Teaching kids emergency preparedness can be fun! Visit ready.gov/kids to explore free video games, downloadable coloring books, and more. They'll learn about disaster preparedness, emergency communication with family, and more.
08/03/2023
Always share your location first when you call or text 9-1-1! Include details like your address, the room you’re in and the floor you’re on.
Share landmarks like cross streets and nearby businesses, schools or Metro stops if you don’t know your address.
08/02/2023
Text 9-1-1 if you're in a situation where you can't speak or where talking could put you in danger. Enter "911" in the "to" field of your message, then type a text like you normally would. Always include your location!
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Family preparedness game ideas
Teaching kids about emergency preparedness can be fun! Make a game of it. Who can: 🏃 Find two ways out of your home the fastest? 📱 Think of two important emergency contacts, and who's brave enough to practice calling them? 🎒 Pack the most go-bag items in ten minutes?
Text 9-1-1 if you can't call
Text 9-1-1 if you're in an emergency where you can't speak or it's not safe to do so. Put "911" in the "to" field of your text, then type a message like you normally would. Always include your location. #arlingtonva #safetytips #tipsandtricks #themoreyouknow
Be Cyber Ready
Boosting your #cybersecurity is a key part of #emergencypreparedness. Use these free tips to protect yourself from cyber threats. Learn more: cisa.gov. #cyberready #phishing #arlingtonva
Arlington Alert
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Until Help Arrives FREE Training
Be ready for a disaster. Learn to help yourself and others while waiting for first responders in emergencies. Attend free, in-person Until Help Arrives practice on Nov. 10, 6:30PM. We’ve got a few spots left! Register: https://bit.ly/3zir7Oi
Until Help Arrives FREE Training
❓ How can you help others in an emergency? 🅰️ Call 9-1-1! And attend free Until Help Arrives training to learn to provide life-saving care while waiting for first responders. 📅 Nov 10, 6:30 PM | FREE 📌 Arlington Co. Fire Training Academy 🖱️ https://uha_nov2022.eventbrite.com
Until Help Arrives FREE Training
🚑 Inscríbete gratis en la capacitación, Hasta Que Llegue Ayuda. Aprende técnicas para salvar vidas en emergencias como tiroteos o accidentes mientras esperas al personal de ayuda. Jueves 10 Nov. 6:30 PM. ¡Recuerda llamar o textear al 9-1-1! https://bit.ly/3zir7Oi
Attend Until Help Arrives training
Attend free Until Help Arrives training on Thursday, Nov. 10, to learn skills to save lives in emergencies like shootings and car crashes while waiting for first responders. Sign up: https://bit.ly/3zir7Oi #arlingtonva #freedmv #dmv
Text 9-1-1 if you can't call
Text 9-1-1 if you're in an emergency where you can't speak or it's not safe to talk. Put "911" in the "to" field of your message. Type and send a text as you normally would. Always include your location!
Saving lives doesn’t have to be scary! Attend Until Help Arrives on Nov 10
Attend our free Until Help Arrives training on Thursday, Nov 10 to learn how to save lives in emergencies like shootings and car crashes while you’re waiting for first responders. Sign up: https://bit.ly/3zir7Oi
Teach kids to call 9-1-1
Does your child know when and how to call 9-1-1? Teach them how to dial from a cell phone and a landline, and discuss emergencies where they may need to call for help. They'll be better prepared to act quickly and calmly when a crisis occurs. Learn more: 911forkids.com
Attend Until Help Arrives training
Attend Until Help Arrives training on Thursday, Nov 10, to learn skills to save lives in emergencies like shootings and car crashes while you're waiting for first responders. Sign up: https://bit.ly/3zir7Oi
Sign up for Until Help Arrives
Helping others in an emergency doesn't have to be scary. Learn skills to save lives while waiting for first responders in emergencies like shootings, car crashes and sports accidents. Sign up for free Until Help Arrives training TOMORROW, Oct 27: https://bit.ly/3NcLzpI
Where are you?
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
Donde estas?
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
Get your covid booster
Don't let #COVID19 give you #Halloween scares. Get your vaccine booster to reduce your risk of severe illness. Walk-ins age 5+ are welcome at County clinics. Find a time to stop by: vaccines.gov.
Top 3 things share when calling 9-1-1
Do you know what to do if you need to call 9-1-1? Learn the top 3 things you need to know in this video: #safetytips #publicsafety #arlingtonva #emergency #themoreyouknow #dmv #nova
3 cosas a saber cuando llames al 9-1-1
¿Sabe qué hacer si necesita llamar al 9-1-1? Aprenda las 3 cosas principales que debe saber en este video: #arlingtonva #seguridadpublica #dmv #nova
Register for the October Until Help Arrives class!
Emergencies can happen fast and first responders aren't always close by. Learn to help yourself and others while waiting for them to arrive. Attend free Until Help Arrives training on Thurs, Oct 27 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Registration required: uha_oct2022.eventbrite.com
We are hiring a volunteer coordinator!
We're #hiring a Volunteer + Donations Coordinator! Apply by 10/20 to work in an equity-focused role where you'll build a diverse volunteer force to help the County prepare for, respond to + recover from emergencies: https://bit.ly/3RKHJ7D #emgtwitter #nowhiring #dcjobs
We're hiring a part-time volunteer + donations coordinator!
We're #hiring! Apply for our part-time Volunteer + Donations Coordinator job to work in an equity-focused role where you'll recruit + retain a diverse volunteer force to help the County prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies: https://bit.ly/3RKHJ7D #emgtwitter
We're hiring a warehouse coordinator!
We're #hiring a Warehouse Coordinator! Apply by Sept 30 to join a diverse, talented team in an essential role where you'll gain skills in supply + contract management and emergency operations: https://bit.ly/3Su8Swu #emgtwitter #logisticsjobs #hybridjobs #dmvjobs #novajobs #dmv
We're hiring a warehouse coordinator!
We're #hiring a Warehouse Coordinator! Apply by Sept 30 to join a diverse, talented team in an essential role where you'll gain skills in supply + contract management and emergency operations: https://bit.ly/3Su8Swu #emgtwitter #logisticsjobs #hybridjobs #dmvjobs #novajobs #dmv
Text 9-1-1 if you can't call
Text 9-1-1 in emergencies where you can't speak or it's not safe to do so. Always tell us your location, including details like the room or floor where you are. Share cross streets and landmarks like nearby stores, schools, and metro stops if you're unsure of your address.
Don't hang up if you accidentally call 9-1-1!
Accidentally call 9-1-1? DON'T HANG UP! Stay on the line and let us know. Otherwise, we'll have to call you back (repeatedly) to check in, occupying dispatchers who could otherwise help people. #arlingtonva #safetytips #themoreyouknow #nova #dmv #tipsandtricks
Free Community Training
Do you want to learn to help yourself and your community in emergencies? Join the award-winning Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)! New volunteer training runs Sept 7-Oct 1. Ages 14+ (minors need a guardian present). Sign up: arlingtoncert.com @arlingtonvacert
Free Community Training
Do you want to learn skills to help yourself and your community in emergencies?Join the award-winning Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)! New volunteer training runs from Sept 7-Oct 1. Ages 14+ (minors need a guardian present). Sign up: arlingtoncert.com @arlingtonvacert
Text 9-1-1 if you can't call
Text 9-1-1 if you're in an #emergency where it's unsafe to speak or you can't talk. Always share your location! Include details like your apartment number or the room you're in if you can. Put "911" in the "to" field, then type + send a text like you normally would.
Text 9-1-1 if you can't call
Text 9-1-1 if you're in an emergency where you can't speak or it's not safe to do so. Put "911" in the "to" field of your text, then type a message like you normally would. Always include your location. #arlingtonva #safetytips #tipsandtricks #themoreyouknow
Make an emergency contact list
How would you get a hold of your loved ones if you lost your cell phone or the battery died? Write down important phone numbers like your family members' home + cells, medical practitioner, vet, and the kids' schools or day cares. #emergency #tipsandtricks #family #arlingtonva
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Virtual County Board Work Session with the County Manager – COVID-19 is today from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm. THE COUNTY BOARD OF ARLINGTON CO., VA, on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 3:00pm will hold a virtual meeting with the County Manager to discuss matters related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This meeting is open to the public via live stream on the County’s website or broadcast on Arlington TV on Comcast Xfinity 25 or 1085(HD) and Verizon FiOS 39 & 40. The County Board work session will be conducted using electronic means, and no in-person participation is available.
The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 left 343 New York firefighters dead. Retired FDNY Lieutenant James J. O’Donnell survived that horrific day but attended over 150 memorial services for those that passed. Now, he shares the lives of 10 heroes who perished in the attacks, as told by their parents in “Sons of Valor, Parents of Faith.”
“The crashing of two planes into the Twin Towers not only dismantled the buildings but hundreds of families as well. Mothers and fathers were left in the rubble of these attacks, searching for husbands, brothers and sons. Some of them never received answers nor recovered the bodies,” O’Donnell said. “The parents’ spiritual and emotional journeys can serve as an example of faith rising over despair.”
“Sons of Valor, Parents of Faith” serves as a memorial to the lives and careers of 10 first responders who perished on 9/11. O’Donnell presents a unique and personal look at how the parents of these heroes were consoled by the FDNY Counseling Services Unit and the role that they played in helping them manage their grief in the aftermath of a national tragedy.
In their own words, these faithful families share their sons' bravery and sacrifice so that it will never be forgotten. These parents not only recount the lives of their children but their own road to healing. O’Donnell takes a special look at the role faith played in the lives of those that perished and their families.
“Sons of Valor, Parents of Faith is meant to help readers understand the stress, hardship and sometimes devastation that parents and families of first responders face,” O’Donnell said. “I also hope that readers realize the efforts and sacrifices of the FDNY and their families. Not only on that day but in the ensuing months and years.”
Available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Westbow Press.
“The crashing of two planes into the Twin Towers not only dismantled the buildings but hundreds of families as well. Mothers and fathers were left in the rubble of these attacks, searching for husbands, brothers and sons. Some of them never received answers nor recovered the bodies,” O’Donnell said. “The parents’ spiritual and emotional journeys can serve as an example of faith rising over despair.”
“Sons of Valor, Parents of Faith” serves as a memorial to the lives and careers of 10 first responders who perished on 9/11. O’Donnell presents a unique and personal look at how the parents of these heroes were consoled by the FDNY Counseling Services Unit and the role that they played in helping them manage their grief in the aftermath of a national tragedy.
In their own words, these faithful families share their sons' bravery and sacrifice so that it will never be forgotten. These parents not only recount the lives of their children but their own road to healing. O’Donnell takes a special look at the role faith played in the lives of those that perished and their families.
“Sons of Valor, Parents of Faith is meant to help readers understand the stress, hardship and sometimes devastation that parents and families of first responders face,” O’Donnell said. “I also hope that readers realize the efforts and sacrifices of the FDNY and their families. Not only on that day but in the ensuing months and years.”
Available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Westbow Press.
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