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Supervisor Storck: Prepare for Potential for Street Flooding in New Alexandria, Belle View, Huntington
Supervisor Dan Strock says residents in the Belle View/New Alexandria and Huntington area need to plan for possible flooding next 48 hours.
Message from Mount Vernon District Supervisor Daniel Storck, Wednesday night:
Lots of Rain on the Way...possible 3 to 5 inches!
Potential Flooding for Fairfax County and the Region in the next 24-48 hours
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for much of the area late Wednesday night to early Friday morning. County residents, particularly those who reside in the Huntington and Belle View communities, please be prepared for the potential of street flooding that typically come with the heavy rains in conjunction with higher than normal tides. Possible 3 to 5 inches of rain is expected locally.
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Flood response maps in Belle View/New Alexandria and Huntington can be found here.
Preparatory actions for the coming significant rainfall have begun in the Mount Vernon district. These actions include placing sign boards along Huntington and in Belle View to warn of the potential for street flooding over the next couple of days as well as sending out alerts via RiverWatch, message boards, etc. Shelter planning is also underway if any evacuations are required. The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Service (DPWES), Police, and Fire are closely monitoring the area. Please remember to stay alert and avoid flooded roadways!
Read here for the expected forecast and stay tuned for the latest updates and safety reminders.
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The Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs (OPA) provides emergency information, updates and news on several communication platforms. Below is a brief summary of the primary communications tools OPA uses to connect with the community and media during this weather event.
Emergency Blog - https://fairfaxcountyemergency...
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- Sign Up For Fairfax Alerts - http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/a...
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