Tag: emergencies
Cop school: the Helicopter Division
You might have heard a big commotion in Lincolnia about a week ago. A drunk driver crashed an SUV into the gas pumps at the Sunoco station on Little River Turnpike and Beauregard Street and fled the scene. She was eventually located and arrested for hit-and-run among other charges. “Fairfax 1,” the Fairfax County Police … Continued
Bomb threat at Annandale HS
A police robot checks out the suspicious backpack at AHS [photo from WTTG Morning News] Update: Officers from the West Springfield Police Station arrested Marco Antonio Verduo Toledo, 19, of 5451 Tilalary Court in Burke this afternoon in connection with the bomb threat at Annandale High School. Toledo, a former student at Annandale, was charged … Continued
Cop school: The 911 call center
My second class of the Fairfax County Citizens Police Academy, at the McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center in Fairfax, featured presentations on the 911 call center and the forensics lab. I already wrote about the Police Department’s crime scene investigations facility in December, so I’ll just report on the 911 operations here. About … Continued
Bus knocks down utility pole on Columbia Pike in Annandale
A 16A Metrobus crashed into a utility pole on Columbia Pike in front of Bloom at about 9:10 p.m., knocking down power lines. Columbia Pike is closed between Evergreen Lane and John Marr Drive, as there are live wires in the street. According to police, the road will remain closed for about 12 hours. There … Continued
Men trapped when trench they were digging caved in
Two men were rushed to the hospital this afternoon when a huge trench they were digging caved in and they were trapped by a mountain of dirt. The incident happened in the front yard of 4121 Conrad Road, in the Alexandria part of Fairfax County, at about 4:15 p.m. today. Dayana Llanos, a resident of … Continued
Got a flood-related problem? Here’s who to call
Mason Supervisor Penny Gross put out the following information related to last night’s flood: County crews are assessing the damage and need for reports to parks stream valley trails and storm drains, so it’s best to stay away until repairs are made. Storm drains may be backed up or clogged with debris. You can report … Continued
Annandale begins cleanup after Hurricane Irene
Chainsaws are echoing throughout Annandale, as residents begin cleaning up after Hurricane Irene. 3707 Whispering Lane in Lake Barcroft. A tree damaged this car’s windshield on Whispering Lane. Whitewater in Holmes Run by Rose Lane Park. This huge tree blocks Marshall Drive in Annandale. 3806 Whispering Lane. This Dominion Power crew restored power to Heritage … Continued
Hurricane Irene leaves its mark on Annandale
Hurricane Irene has left hundreds of downed trees and powerlines all over Annandale. Bill Epley, of 7513 Dolce Drive, Annandale, “heard a hell of a crash” at about 4:30 a.m. “It really shook the house pretty well,” he says. There was also some water damage. He had been preparing to have a new roof installed, … Continued
Prepare now for insurance issues
Del. Kaye Kory submitted the following information on state resources that could prove helpful with Hurricane Irene – or another emergency: The National Association of Insurance Communication (NAIC) offers a free smartphone app, myHOME Scr.APP.book, that can be used to create a home inventory. The app lets users photograph and capture images, descriptions, bar codes, and serial … Continued
Prepare now for Hurricane Irene
With Hurricane Irene expected to slam into Northern Virginia tomorrow, here are some things to do today: Charge your phone and laptop. Bring in your outdoor furniture and trash cans or make sure they are securely tied. Secure construction materials, debris, and other items that could become dangerous projectiles. Fill your gas tank. Post a list … Continued