We 💛 our Telecommunicators and staff of the Emergency Communications Center! As we continue to celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, County Manager Mark Schwartz and management visited our ECC. Pictured here is Mark and ECC Deputy Administrator Ed Washington.

This week Debbie and Tennille from our amazing Emergency Communications Center ('ECC' is Arlington's 911 call center) participated in a Arlington County Career Fair. Are you interested in learning about working in our ECC? Another career fair on Saturday. Details coming soon!

Arlington County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning today, April 15, until 3:45 PM. Wind gusts of up to 50 MPH and quarter-sized hail are possible.

Avoid travel if you can; never drive/bike/walk through flooded roads.

Report storm damage online: arlingtonva.us/Government/Top…

Arlington County Alert -Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Arlington County is under a severe thunderstorm watch today, April 15, until 10:00 PM. Weather conditions exist where storms may easily develop. Get ahead of the severe weather & be prepared: arlingtonva.us/beprepared.

Chime in on how the County invests in major infrastructure. publicinput.com/cip_english

⚠️A slow moving cold front will drift southward through the area today. There is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms, especially from I-66/U.S. 50 and points southward⛈️Large hail & damaging winds are possible in such storms. Today's highs will be in the upper 70s/low 80s.

Quick Reminder: there is an Arlington County Career Fair today (4/15 from 4-6PM) where you can meet some of our fantastic Telecommunicators! Learn about careers within our Emergency Communications Center! Details: bit.ly/3vTqJr4

Not only has National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (APCO International) kicked off but there's also an Arlington County Career Fair tomorrow (4/15 from 4-6PM) where you can meet some of our fantastic Telecommunicators! Details about the Career Fair: bit.ly/3vTqJr4

It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! This week serves as an opportunity for us to honor and express our gratitude to the hardworking individuals that make up Arlington’s ECC. Thank you for always being there to #AnswerTheCall . #NPSTW #ARL911 APCO International

Today arlingtonvacert volunteers and Ready Arlington staff met with 15 members of the Church at Clarendon to teach lifesaving emergency preparedness and response skills during a #First15 course! Learn more about CERT: bit.ly/3VYZ9mS

The NWS Baltimore-Washington has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Arlington County until 5PM. Please take immediate precautions as flooding is expected in low-lying areas. #TurnAroundDontDrown For flooding preparedness info follow Ready Arlington

Being prepared for emergencies doesn't have to cost money! We've listed free ways to prepare yourself and your loved ones👇

Explore more: readyarlington.com

Welcome Arlington CERT Class 75! The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is an award-winning volunteer force that helps County responders in emergencies. Last night 23 recruits began basic training and got to meet DPSCEM Director Will Flagler. arlingtoncert.com

The next big solar eclipse is in 2044 but don't toss the glasses. Some recycling options including ways to get them to kids in Latin America for an eclipse later this year. fastcompany.com/91089295/3-thi…

Arlington’s 911 center is functioning as normal for today’s solar eclipse. We do not anticipate any issues or disruptions. As ever, please focus on driving while the eclipse takes place.

Do your kids know when to call 9-1-1? Talk with them about scenarios where they may need to call - and then practice calling from your cell phone and your landline. Learn more: arlington911.com

#readykids #safetytips #arlingtonva #nova #dmv #themoreyouknow #prepared

Share your location first when you call or text 9-1-1 so we can send help even if we get disconnected. Not sure of your address? Share what details you can, nearby like intersections, Metro stops, schools, or businesses.

#safetytips #themoreyouknow

#DYK the difference between a Flood Watch and a Flood Warning? Watch our quick video to find out!

Know the difference so you can act quickly in an emergency, and make sure you're subscribed to @arlingtonalert to receive local weather alerts.

#arlingtonpreparednessmonth #vawx

Anywhere it rains, it can flood! Did you know that flooding is the nation's most common natural disaster?

Know your flood risk and explore flood insurance options: bit.ly/3PAm3gi

#floodready #emergencypreparedness

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. If you're seeing this on a phone while driving, you've failed. arlingtonva.us/Government/Pro…