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Helpful City of Alexandria Numbers Related to Hurricane Irene

City's Emergency Operations Center is also up and running.

The City has activated its Emergency Operations Center, and has opened a special Storm Hotline at 703-746-HELP (703-746-4357).

The city is asking residents to use this hotline to report all downed trees in roads, and any damage to homes or businesses.

Who to Call:

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  • Life-Threatening Emergencies: Report a life-threatening police, fire, or medical emergency by calling 911.  Please do not call 911 to report power outages, downed power lines without injuries, or downed trees without injuries.
  • Power Outages and Downed Power Lines: Report power outages and downed power lines to Dominion Virginia Power, at 866-DOM-HELP (866-366-4357) 
  • Gas Leaks or Outages: If you smell gas, evacuate the area and after you evacuate, call 911. If you have no gas service, call Washington Gas at 703-750-1000.
  • Water Leaks or Outages: Report water leaks or outages to Virginia American Water, at 800-452-6863.
  • Downed Trees and Branches: Report downed trees and branches to the City's storm hotline, at 703-746-HELP (703-746-4357).  NOTE: The City cannot clear downed trees that involve downed power lines until Dominion Virginia Power clears the lines.
  • Cable Television Outages: Report cable television outages to Comcast at 800-266-2278.


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