Stay Informed

Emergencies can happen at any time and with little to no notice. Prepare for an emergency by being informed, knowing what disasters and hazards could affect your area, getting emergency alerts, and having multiple, reliable ways of receiving information before, during, and after an emergency.

Informational Resources

• Arlington Alert: Provides real-time safety information and emergency alerts via e-mail, landlines, mobile phones, and smartphones.
• Ready Arlington: Facebook and Twitter
• Arlington County: Facebook and Twitter
• Arlington County Police Department: Facebook and Twitter
• Arlington County Fire Department: Facebook and Twitter
• Arlington County Department of Environment Services: Facebook and Twitter
• Weather Updates: Weather Channel and National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Weather
• Arlington Video: Comcast Xfinity Channel 1085 (HD) and 25 (SD), Verizon Fios Channels 39 & 40, Arlington County YouTube Channel
• Local FM Radio Channels: 96.7 WERA (Radio Arlington), 88.5 WAMU (NPR); 103.5 WTOP (Regional News/Traffic/Weather)

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