Hurricane Arthur Update

Dear Friend,

Please prepare for the possibility of Hurricane Arthur's effects as early as Friday morning.  Ahead of the hurricane, there is also the possibility of severe thunderstorms today.

Important Safety Tips from Dominion Power:

• Be sure your phone number is up to date on your account with Dominion Power. You can update the number online through Manage Your Account or by calling Dominion's phone number update line at 1-800-222-0401.

• Bookmark www.Dom.com on your mobile device so you can quickly report an outage if necessary.

• Put together an emergency preparedness kit with needed supplies such as flashlights, water, medicines, portable radios, extra batteries and non-perishable goods. For more information on how to assemble a kit, visit https://www.dom.com/storm-center/storm-preparation-tips.jsp.  

After the storms pass:

• Report or check the status of your power outage using your smartphone and visiting www.Dom.com or by calling 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357).

• If you see a downed wire that presents an eminent threat to life or property, call 911 first.

• All downed wires should be considered dangerous-stay at least 30' away.  Be sure to report any downed wires you see by calling 866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357).

• Make sure you are operating portable generators safely during the storm.  Tips on generator safety can be found on this link on our web site:https://www.dom.com/about/safety/portable-electric-generator-safety-tips.jsp.

Other Important Telephone Numbers

Emergency contact information for reporting utility outages as well as general information is as follows:

Dominion 1-888-667-3000

NOVEC  703-335-0500

Herndon Dept of Public Works: 703-435-6860

Police non-emergency numbers are:

Fairfax County: 703-691-2131 

Loudoun County: 703-777-1021

If you have any need for assistance and/or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 703-772-7168 or email me at [email protected].

Stay safe!

Barbara Comstock