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Trips to the hospital hit 30 percent higher than usual over the weekend, but dropped to 25 percent over normal by Monday. Most of the storm-related visits were “non-life-threatening, heat-related” injuries. Assisted living facility has power again. more »
Jul 4, 2012 by Steve Thurston in Countywide (2 Comments)
Arlington's Jack Brown says he is confident everything will go well tomorrow despite yesterday's call to have the National Park Service cancel the annual event. County and U.S. Park police, fire, and sheriffs will be out in force. more »
Jul 3, 2012 by Steve Thurston in Countywide (3 Comments)
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Residents in Culpepper Garden Apartments have faced the past few days on back-up power, but only two of three generators are working. Temperatures inside the eight-story retirement facility have hit 90 degrees, residents said. more »
Jul 2, 2012 in Countywide (1 Comments)
“They’re verifying what I think we suspected,” Tejada said, that Verizon had major infrastructure, procedural and backup system problems with its emergency 911 system. more »
Mar 20, 2013 by Steve Thurston in About Arlington
After the big storm hit Arlington, my daughters sleep away camp was canceled. It was very emotional for us, as we sat in our air conditioned house and decided what on demand movie would best ease the pain. more »
Jul 13, 2012 by Jen Klapper in About Arlington
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Tree removal crews and power trucks were sights for sore eyes this week as Arlington tried to dig out from under one of the worst non-hurricane storms in the state's history. more »
Jul 6, 2012 by Steve Thurston in About Arlington (6 Comments)
Dominion Power reported last night that about 3/4 of the million people without power have had it restored. About 80K of 830K customers in NoVa are still without. Power may be back for everyone by Saturday, some may have to wait for Sunday. more »
Jul 3, 2012 by Steve Thurston in About Arlington (1 Comments)
People cleaned yards and streets, picked up ice at Harris Teeter and stayed cool at the Walter Reed Center. Walter Reed is open to 11 p.m. tonight. Culpepper Garden is having trouble with electricity and asking that family members check in. more »
Jul 1, 2012 by Steve Thurston in Countywide (1 Comments)
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The severe storms that blew through last night took out power and locked up traffic all over the county. County is asking residents to check on elderly neighbors. County Manager declares county state of emergency. more »
Jun 30, 2012 by Steve Thurston in Countywide (3 Comments)