Need-to-Know Phone Numbers for Storm Damage

You're staying inside, riding out the storm and suddenly, your power goes out. Or a tree crashes down in your front yard. Or your backyard fills with sewer sludge. 

Here's a quick cheatsheet on how to handle these potential hassles.

Remember, dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.

Power Outages

• The forecasted inclement weather brings with it heavy rain and high winds, which can contribute to power outages.
• If you experience a power outage, contact Dominion Virginia Power via the web (http://www.dom.com/storm-center/reporting-outages.jsp) or by calling (866) DOM-HELP (866-366-4357).
• View a map of reported outages with Dominion Virginia Power at http://outagemap.dom.com/DomComFlexOutageViewer/index.html.
• BGE outages: 877-778-2222; downed wires: 800-685-0123; view outage map
• NOVEC (Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative) outages and downed wires: 1-888-335-0500 or 703-335-0500, TTY 711; view outage reports
• Pepco outages: 1-877-737-2662; downed wires: 202-872-343; view outage map

Downed Trees

• Click here for more information on tree removal services after the storm.
• Adjacent to Public Roads: Contact Virginia Department of Transportation at 1-800-FOR-ROAD, TTY 711.
• On County Parkland: Contact Fairfax County Park Authority at 703-324-8594, TTY 703-324-3988.
• In Fairfax City: Call Fairfax City Police at 703-385-7924.
• Private Property: Removal is the property owner's responsibility. Be aware of the risk of chain saw injury during tree removal. Use a chain saw safely to clear debris.

Downed Wires

• IMPORTANT: Stay away from downed wires.
• Report all downed wires immediately by calling Virginia Dominion Power at (888) 667-3000.

Water

• Fairfax Water at 703-698-5800, TTY 703-698-7025. After hours, call 703-698-5613, TTY 711

Flooding and Sewer Breaks/Back-ups

• Rising water that threatens your safety, call 9-1-1
• Storm flooding or sewer flooding that is not an emergency, call Fairfax City Public Works at 703-385-7810.
• If you have damp walls or floors, contact a water removal or restoration company.
• Check out the city's flood maps here.

Septic System

• Fairfax City has a service contract with Fairfax County's Health Department. Call the Health Department at 703-246-2201, TTY 711