Summertime means summer heat! 🌞
Find tips to stay safe in extreme heat, as well as County locations to keep cool this summer, including libraries, community centers, and spraygrounds, here: arlingtonva.us/extremeheat.
#BeatTheHeat #BePrepared
Arlington County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch today, June 12 until 9 PM. Weather conditions exist where storms can & may easily develop. Get ahead of the severe weather & be prepared: arlingtonva.us/beprepared.
It's #EMProfessionals Week!
Our Preparedness Unit is a nationally awarded unit that uses FEMA’s programs to plan, organize/equip, train, exercise, and evaluate/improve on operational capabilities. The unit applies a whole community approach to preparing for incidents.
It's #EMProfessionalsWeek!
The Financial Unit manages the financial aspects of disaster response, recovery, and mitigation. These units ensure that resources are properly accounted for, costs are tracked, and funds are used in compliance with federal regulations.
Simple tips to limit water use:
INDOOR
-Reduce shower length to <5 minutes
-Turn off water while brushing teeth/shaving
-Wash only full loads of dishes/clothes
-Fix plumbing leaks
OUTDOOR
-Monitor watering lawns/plants/shrubs
-Sweep sidewalks/driveways (instead of using a hose)
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Arlington County is under a Heat Advisory today, June 11, from 11 AM to 8 PM. Temperatures can feel as high as 105 degrees, possibly leading to heat-related illness. Learn more & find free County locations to keep cool: arlingtonva.us/extremeheat.
It's #EMProfessionals Week!
The Situational Awareness Intelligence Unit (SAIU) is devoted to ensuring Arlington can respond to threats, hazards, & trends in a timely manner. Thanks to their work, Arlington can take optimal action to protect & inform citizens & stakeholders.
Arlington County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning today, June 12, until 7:30PM. Severe weather, including heavy rainfall and strong winds, will or is occurring. Report any storm damage online: arlingtonva.us/reportaproblem
Arlington is under a heat advisory today, June 12
🌞 Cool ways to stay cool:
❄️ Use fans & AC
💧Stay hydrated
👕Wear light, breathable clothing
🚿Take cool showers
🏢 Visit libraries+ community centers
🏃♂️ Avoid strenuous activity
Learn more: arlingtonva.us/extremeheat.
Look before you lock! 🐾🐶 Never leave pets in parked vehicles, especially during summer heat.
🔆 Vehicles can heat up fast, and leaving the windows slightly open does not significantly decrease the heating rate.
➡️ Learn more at https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-children-pets
#PetPreparedness
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A drought watch remains in place for the national capital region. Residents and businesses are encouraged to take simple, voluntary steps to help protect area water resources as summer takes hold. buff.ly/dWM369H
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