City of Alexandria Offices to Close at 3 p.m. February 11

Page updated on February 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Due to inclement weather, all City of Alexandria offices will close at 3 p.m. February 11. For the status of city classes, events and programs, check the City Calendar at alexandriava.gov/Calendar. 

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning until 7 a.m. Wednesday, February 12. Heavy snow from 4 to 6 inches is possible.  

Crews will stage equipment and prepare to work 24 hours a day to clear roads if necessary. Residents and businesses can help by staying off the roads during and after snowfall, not parking on snow emergency routes, promptly clearing sidewalks and entrances, not shoveling snow into the street, and clearing snow from around fire hydrants and storm drains.   

Here is What You Need to Know 

  • Please call 911 only if you need immediate police, fire, or emergency medical assistance.  

  • For emergency preparedness information, visit alexandriava.gov/Emergency.  

  • For updates during the storm, visit alexandriava.gov, sign up for the City's Alexandria eNews service, or follow the City's social media accounts at alexandriava.gov/SocialMedia.  

  • For Alexandria City Public Schools operating status, visit acps.k12.va.us/emergency.  

  • The Dominion Energy app is the easiest way to report outages and track restoration. If you lose power, there are three easy ways to report your outage and track your restoration time: 1) Dominion Energy mobile apps, iPhone and Google; 2) Dominion Energy website; or 3) Call 866-DOM-HELP (866-366-4357). 

  • To report a water main break or for questions about water service, contact Virginia American Water at 800.452.6863.  

  • For storm-level definitions and preparedness information, visit alexandriava.gov/Snow.  

  • For questions or concerns about storm response, call 703.746.HELP, or use Alex311. 

Here is What the City is Doing: 

  1. Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) has brined all critical roadways, with a focus on ice-prone areas such as hills, bridges, and overpasses. 
  2. The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities (RPCA) have conducted pre-treatment activities at schools, Metrorail stations, and recreation facilities and will continue treating areas as needed. 
  3. The Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS) Winter Shelter at 2355-A Mill Road will extend its hours from Monday, February 10 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, February 13 at 7 a.m. 

Find More Information Here 

For additional information, please visit alexandriava.gov/snow. Stay tuned to local media and monitor the National Weather Service winter weather website for further weather updates. 

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Mariah Covington at mariah.covington@alexandriava.gov or call 703.7465, Virginia Relay 711. 

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you. Please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.