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| Hurricane Florence Information |
Dear Neighbor,
Hurricane Florence, currently rated a Category 4 hurricane, is headed towards landfall. While the exact location of landfall cannot be pinpointed yet, it appears that it will be near the South Carolina – North Carolina border. It is likely that our region will see the effects of this dangerous storm, which may include very heavy rainfall and flooding. Here is some helpful information from Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Fairfax and Prince William counties.
To report a road problem or ask road related questions, call 1-800-367-7623 (1-800-FOR ROAD). You can also follow VDOT's local updates on Twitter @vadotnova. For information on road conditions please call 511 or visit 511Virginia.org. Call #77 on a cell phone to report a traffic accident or traffic emergency.
Fairfax County Phone Numbers:
Police, Fire, Ambulance Emergency: call or text 911
Public Safety Non-Emergency: 703-691-2131
Fairfax County Emergency Information Line: 703-817-7771
Fairfax County Emergency blog: www.fairfaxcountyemergency.wordpress.com
Prince William County Phone Numbers:
Police, Fire, Ambulance Emergency: call 911
Public Safety Non-Emergency: 703-792-6500
Utility Companies:
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
Other Resources:
National Hurricane Center: www.nhc.noaa.gov
National Weather Service: www.weather.gov
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: www.noaa.gov
Federal Emergency Management Agency: www.fema.gov
Department of Homeland Security Hurricane Preparation Guidance: http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
Additional Reminders:
During a storm, if you have lost power, always report your outage to your service provider using the contact numbers above.
Remember to stay away from any downed power lines. Always assume the lines are energized and make sure to report them to your service provider.
Finally, avoid driving your car through water because there is no way to tell how deep it is. Remember the phrase: Turn Around Don't Drown.
Please do not hesitate to contact my office if you need any assistance or additional information at 703-256-3071.
Sincerely,
Gerald E. Connolly
Member of Congress
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Washington, DC Office
2238 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-1492
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Annandale Office
4115 Annandale Road, Ste. 103
Annandale, VA 22003
Phone: (703) 256-3071
Fax: (703) 354-1284
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Prince William Office
2241-D Tacketts Mill Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Phone: (571) 408-4407
Fax: (571) 408-4708
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