City Of Fairfax: Weather Tips: Dealing With High Wind Conditions

Press release from the City of Fairfax :

02/17/2022 9:00 AM

Fairfax City and the region are under a wind advisory from Thursday night through Friday morning, forecasting wind of 20-30 m.p.h. with gusts up to 50 m.p.h., and expected to be at its highest late into the night. This could blow around unsecured objects, and could blow down tree limbs that can affect power lines.

Additionally, forecasts call for isolated instances of wind damage on Saturday afternoon and evening in the area.

Visit the National Weather Service local weather page for current information: weather.gov/lwx .

To report hazardous road conditions or downed limbs and other hazards in Fairfax City public right-of-way, please call Police Dispatch at 703-385-7924.

In case of emergency, call 911.

Here are some tips from the Emergency Management Office and FEMA. Click on the image (left) for a downloadable PDF of the city's High Wind Safety Checklist.

Stay informed: sign up for Fairfax City Alert, the city's electronic message alert system, and pay attention to reliable news sources for weather information and additional emergency information.

If you haven't already, consider creating a Family Disaster Plan to remain ready in case of emergencies. Contact the Emergency Management Office during regular operating hours for information: email, 703-385-4856.

This press release was produced by the City of Fairfax. The views expressed here are the author’s own.