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March 20, 2018
Winter Storm Watch in Effect for Our Region
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect starting late tonight (Tuesday 3/20) and through tomorrow evening (Wednesday 3/21).
Our morning and evening commutes tomorrow may be impacted by snow, sleet or ice. It looks like heavy wet snow is possible, and we may get a number of inches of accumulation - some reports are saying 5 inches or more!
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) treats and plows most roads in Fairfax County. VDOT crews begin plowing when two inches of snow have fallen. Crews prioritize interstate highways, major roads and main subdivision roads. After a storm ends, VDOT aims to have plowed one passable lane on all roads within the following time frames:
2-4" of snow: 24 hours
4-6" of snow: 48 hours
6" or more: More than 72 hours
VDOT is responsible for 13,585 miles of road in Northern Virginia, so please be patient as their crews work hard to get to your street.
REMINDERS:
- Try to complete essential errands before the storm hits. With fewer cars on the road, VDOT trucks have more room to treat the roads.
- Park in driveways or coordinate with neighbors to park on the same side of the road. This will allow a larger path when plows begin to focus on neighborhood streets.
Police, Fire, Ambulance Emergency: call or text 911
Public Safety Non-Emergency: 703-691-2131
Fairfax County Emergency Information Line: 703-817-7771
Washington Gas: 1-800-752-7520
Columbia Gas: 1-800-544-5606
Dominion Energy: 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357)
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC): 1-888-335-0500
Fairfax Water: 703-698-5800, after hours: 703-698-5613
The State's Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for plowing most roads in Fairfax County. To report a road problem to VDOT, call 1-800-367-7623 (1-800-FOR ROAD).
If you see someone who is unsheltered and could be at risk of hypothermia, call the police non-emergency number at 703-691-2131.
If the County is closed, my staff and I check office phone messages (703-324-2321) and email ([email protected]) remotely. If we do not answer right away, please leave a detailed message about your question or concern, along with your phone number and email address. We will get back to you as soon as we can to make sure you are getting the assistance you need.
