A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the City of Alexandria from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening, with 10 to 20 inches of additional snow possible, and near-blizzard conditions. Due to the current forecast, road conditions, and ongoing recovery efforts, City of Alexandria government facilities and all normal government operations will be closed Tuesday, Feb 9. All emergency and support personnel for emergency conditions are required to report on time to support Alexandria’s emergency operations.

 

Alexandria City Public Schools will also be closed on Tuesday.

 

Both City and Schools operations may close on Wednesday, depending on storm conditions. A determination will be made and announced on Tuesday.

 

The following City facilities and services will be affected:

* All recreation centers, libraries, museums, and other non-essential City facilities will be closed.

* All City meetings and activities are cancelled on Tuesday, February 9.

Alexandria Circuit, General District, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts will be closed.

* Trash and recycling collection is canceled on Tuesday, Feb 9. Trash and recycling collection will occur the following week on Tuesday, Feb 16.

 

The City’s Web site has the latest updates on current weather conditions, closings and cancellations, and answers to frequently asked questions. Residents can also follow the City on Twitter or Facebook, or sign up for eNews updates. Report all snow-related emergencies to the Snow Emergency Hotline at 703.746.4488.

 

Alexandria remains under a State of Emergency due to this weekend storm, and our top priority is ensuring emergency vehicle and public utility access to all City streets. More winter weather is on the way, and a Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Tuesday at 2 p.m. to Wednesday at 4 p.m. An additional five to eight inches of snow is possible.

 

As of February 8, crews have provided emergency vehicle access to many City streets, and this will continue to remain our priority. Many residential streets remain impassable and very hazardous to navigate. With more snow in the forecast, it will be several days before residential streets improve. Residents may use Alexandria’s SnowReport system to report primary and secondary streets that need attention only.

 

Residents can help out by staying off the roads, clearing snow from their properties and around their cars without shoveling into the street, and clearing a space around fire hydrants and storm drains. Keeping streets clear helps public safety personnel respond to emergencies. Residents should be aware of many ongoing weather-related problems, such as falling snow and ice from home and building rooftops, potential rooftop collapses from heavy snow, and more possible power outages. Visit www.alexandriava.gov/Storm for detailed information on dealing with these weather-related challenges.

 

The City’s Web site has the latest updates on current weather conditions, closings and cancellations, and answers to frequently asked questions. Residents can also follow the City on Twitter or Facebook, or sign up for eNews updates. Report all snow-related emergencies to the Snow Emergency Hotline at 703.746.4488.

 

If you wish to report graffiti sightings or other non-emergency situations, you can activate an "on line" reporting procedure by going to the following web page:

http://www3.alexandriava.gov/police/pd_report_incident.php

 

Do not use this form if:

* You are having an emergency right now: Call 9-1-1 immediately!

* You are reporting a crime in progress: Call 9-1-1 immediately!

* You think you know who committed the crime: Call 9-1-1 immediately!

* It's not an emergency, but you need a fast response: Call 703.838.4444 and an officer will be dispatched.

* The incident did not occur in the City of Alexandria : Contact the police department in the jurisdiction where the incident occurred.

* Your vehicle was completely stolen: Call 703.838.4444

 

Keep in mind that it is a crime to make a false police report. If you are found to have submitted false information on this form, you will be prosecuted under Sec. 18.2-461 of the Code of Virginia and may be subjected to up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500.

 

Throughout January and February, City contractors will conduct site surveying and obtain soil borings at the City park located at 1 & 7 E Del Ray Ave. Residents should expect to see equipment in use and survey crews at work during the daytime. Noise and interruption to park usage from these operations are expected to be minimal. The survey work and soil analysis are a component of preparing engineering plans necessary to construct the community approved park design. Click here to see approved plan.

* For additional information or to report concerns about the field work, call Laura Durham, Park Planning Division, at 703.746.5493.