You're staying inside, riding out the storm and suddenly, your power goes out. Or a tree crashes down in your front yard. Or your backyard fills with sewer sludge.
Here's a quick cheatsheet on how to handle these potential hassles.
Remember, dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Find out what's happening in Fairfax Citywith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Power Outages
- The forecasted inclement weather brings with it heavy rain and high winds, which can contribute to power outages.
- If you experience a power outage, contact Dominion Virginia Power via the web (http://www.dom.com/storm-center/reporting-outages.jsp) or by calling (866) DOM-HELP (866-366-4357).
- View a map of reported outages with Dominion Virginia Power at http://outagemap.dom.com/DomComFlexOutageViewer/index.html.
- BGE outages: 877-778-2222; downed wires: 800-685-0123; view outage map
- NOVEC (Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative) outages and downed wires: 1-888-335-0500 or 703-335-0500, TTY 711; view outage reports
- Pepco outages: 1-877-737-2662; downed wires: 202-872-343; view outage map
Downed Trees
- Click here for more 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.
- In Fairfax City: Call Fairfax City Police at 703-385-7924.
- 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.
Downed Wires
- IMPORTANT: Stay away from downed wires.
- Report all downed wires immediately by calling Virginia Dominion Power at (888) 667-3000.
Water
- Fairfax Water at 703-698-5800, TTY 703-698-7025. After hours, call 703-698-5613, TTY 711
Flooding and Sewer Breaks/Back-ups
- Rising water that threatens your safety, call 9-1-1
- Storm flooding or sewer flooding that is not an emergency, call Fairfax City Public Works at 703-385-7810.
- If you have damp walls or floors, contact a water removal or restoration company.
- Check out the city's flood maps here.
Septic System
- Fairfax City has a service contract with Fairfax County's Health Department. Call the Health Department at 703-246-2201, TTY 711
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