Metro Prepares for Hurricane Irene

Metro is preparing for the flooding and wind damage that may accompany the weekend arrival of Hurricane Irene. The agency says it is calling in additional support personnel, who will be "on duty...

Arlington County Prepares for Hurricane Irene

Update at 11:55 a.m. -- Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency in advance of the hurricane. Arlington County is bracing for impacts from Hurricane Irene. Irene, which...

Arlington to Hold Emergency Preparedness Forum

Do you have any ideas for ways Arlington County can improve its emergency preparedness? If so, the county's Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission wants to hear from you. The commission will...

VDOT Trucks Staging for Possible Freezing Rain Tonight

After last Wednesday's wintry weather caused a traffic disaster of truly epic proportions, VDOT is wasting no time warning drivers of the light freezing rain predicted tonight. "Another bout of...

County Bracing For Overnight Snow

With the first flakes beginning to fall, county snow removal crews are getting ready to tackle yet another significant snow storm. The National Weather Service is calling for 3-6 inches of snow, with...