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Hurricane Irene: Fairfax County Emergency Numbers

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Downed Trees
For Fairfax County 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.
Posing Hazard to Public Areas

Contact Fairfax County Urban Forestry at 703-324-1770, TTY 703-324-1877.
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.

To Receive Fairfax County Emergency Alerts

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean/

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Non-emergency Information
The Fairfax County Non-Emergency number (703-691-2131) should be used for non-emergency or routine public safety request for assistance. However, if you have an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.

Power Outages
Dominion Virginia Power outages and downed wires: 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357), TTY 711; view outage map

Water

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Falls Church Water. McLean gets its water service from Falls Church NOT Fairfax County.

Flooding
Rising water that threatens your safety, call 9-1-1
Storm flooding during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), call 703-877-2800, TTY 711
For after-hours storm flooding emergencies that are not life threatening, call 703-323-1211, TTY 703-239-8498, and state that you are reporting a storm sewer emergency

For sanitary sewer flooding, call 703-323-1211, TTY 703-239-8498
If you have damp walls or floors, contact a water removal or restoration company.


Sewer Breaks or Back-ups
Call the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services at 703-323-1211 or 703-250-2003, TTY 703-239-8489

Septic System
Call the Health Department at 703-246-2201, TTY 711

Tips for before, during and after a hurricane.


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