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City Council to Receive Update on Flooding Mitigation at Saturday Meeting

Published September 11, 2020 at 1:35PM | Updated September 12, 2020 at 2:28AM

Alexandria has experienced its fair share of flooding in recent days, and on Saturday City Council will receive an oral presentation by the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services on $750 million in water improvement projects.

On Thursday, September 10, flooding was reported throughout the city in the latest of a string of summer weather events that have shut down swaths of roadways, flooded alleyways and homes. The city sent out an advisory warning residents of “indoor sewer backups, impassable roads, power outages, and other flood-related issues.”

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By James Cullum

Published September 11, 2020 at 9:00AM

After Flooding, Councilman Says City Stormwater Management Needs Work — “Councilmember Chapman tells 7 On Your Side Thursday’s flooding means city leaders need to quickly consider wholesale changes in terms of storm management.” [WJLA]

City Extends Deadline on Personal Property Tax Payments — “To provide relief for our residents and businesses during the ongoing pandemic, the City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday evening to extend the deadline for payment of the Personal Property Tax (Car Tax and Business). Payments are now due on December 15th.” [Twitter]

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UPDATED: Flooding Reported in Parts of City After Heavy Rain

By James Cullum

Published September 10, 2020 at 2:15PM | Updated September 10, 2020 at 5:17PM

(Updated at 4 p.m.) Flooding has been reported around Alexandria after a period of very heavy rain.

“Units and the water rescue team responded to multiple calls for water rescues in the Del Ray and Park Fairfax areas of Alexandria,” the local Alexandria firefighters union said on Twitter, shortly before 4 p.m.

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City Offers to Split the Bill With Homeowners for Sewer Backflow Prevention

By Vernon Miles

Published August 7, 2020 at 10:30AM | Updated August 7, 2020 at 4:18PM

(Updated 4:15 p.m.) After a week with two flood warnings, the city is reminding residents that a program is available for the city to cover half the costs for sewer backflow prevention — a source of much of the city’s flooding problems.

The Backflow Preventer (BFP) Assistance Program reimburses homeowners for up to 50% of the costs of installing a BFP device by a licensed plumbing contractor for up to a maximum of $2,000.

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Flood Warning Issued for Alexandria

By Vernon Miles

Published August 6, 2020 at 5:30PM

Flood concerns earlier this week connected with Tropical Storm Isaias ended up being a wash, but there’s a new round of flood warnings related to ongoing storms in Alexandria.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the City of Alexandria and some surrounding localities in effect until 8:45 p.m.

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Services Delayed and Flood Warning Remains as Isaias Moves Through Alexandria

By Vernon Miles

Published August 4, 2020 at 10:30AM

As Alexandria hunkers down for potentially heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Isaias, some local services have been suspended.

The northern entrance to the King Street Metro station will be closed.

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Tropical Storm Isaias Brings Flood Warning for Alexandria and Surrounding Localities

By Vernon Miles

Published August 4, 2020 at 7:45AM

The weather is expected to make a dramatic turn over the next few hours.

After some early preparation last night by the Alexandria Fire Department and other city agencies, yesterday’s Flood Watch has been upgraded by the National Weather Service to a Flood Warning for Alexandria and surrounding localities.

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Flash Flood Watch In Effect Tonight in Alexandria

By ALXnow.com

Published August 3, 2020 at 5:10PM | Updated August 3, 2020 at 7:33PM

Rain starts to come down in Arlandria (Staff photo by James Cullum)

(Update 7:30 p.m.) A Flash Flood Watch in effect in Alexandria from 11 p.m. tonight until 11 p.m. Tuesday night.

“Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force,” warned NWS. “Remaining efforts to protect property should be completed as soon as possible. Prepare for limited wind damage.”

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Alexandria Giving Out Sandbags as Tropical Storm Isaias Approaches

By James Cullum

Published August 3, 2020 at 10:30AM | Updated August 3, 2020 at 2:32PM

(Updated at 2:30 a.m.) A Tropical Storm watch is in effect in Alexandria. The city is giving away sandbags as Tropical Storm Isaias approaches, but announced the location is temporarily closed.

“The sandbag pickup location at 133 S. Quaker Lane is temporarily closed while supplies are being replenished, and should reopen by approximately 4:30 p.m.” the city said in a news release. “Please do not wait at or near this location while it is closed.”

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Morning Notes

By James Cullum

Published August 3, 2020 at 9:00AM

Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe and Wine Bar Opens in Old Town — “Opening now daily (except Tuesdays) at 109 S. Alfred Street. Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe and Wine Bar! Adopt a cat or two, telework, or just have a sandwich, salad or cup of coffee.” [Facebook]

City Advises Preparedness Before Tropical Storm Isaias Hits — “Our staff is working around the clock to ensure our community is ready for whatever Isaias might throw at us.‬ ‪Please stay alert and prepare for this dangerous storm.‬” [Facebook]

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By James Cullum

Published July 31, 2020 at 9:00AM | Updated July 31, 2020 at 11:42AM

ACPS Releasing Decision on School Year Today — “n many ways, Friday’s announcement will be just the beginning. Once the Virginia Department of Education approves our proposal that we are required to submit by Aug. 14, our hard work continues as we begin to prepare for implementation of our reopening plan. The week of Aug. 14, we will be sharing schedules, curriculum and expectations for both staff and students. I understand that you need information to plan for your lives and I understand that school is central to that process. ” [ACPS]

COVID-19 Cases Increase by 20 — “Positive tests up 20 to 2,779 in the City; 7-day Positivity Rate down to 5.3%; 0 new hospitalizations; New testing event held; Still safer at home, wash hands, wear masks and support our essential workers.” [Twitter]