In the event of a life-threatening emergency, dial 9-1-1 immediately.
Need urgent help? These help hotline numbers are available 24/7:
Our social media objective is to strengthen City responsiveness and transparency to inform the community about City events, programs, services, emergencies, and more.
The Department of Emergency Communications (DEC) ensures the effective delivery of routine and emergency calls for service to the City of Alexandria public safety departments.
For information about 9-1-1, download the Making 9-1-1 Work For You brochure.
The Department of Emergency Communications is also home to the City Radio Manager.
