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Warming centers are offered at the following recreation centers. Visit the Recreation Centers page for full business hours. Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe St.) Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center (25 West Reed Ave.) Mount Vernon Recreation Center (2701 Commonwealth Ave.) Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave.) William Ramsay Recreation Center (5650 Sanger Ave.) In addition, the following Alexandria Library branches are open during the following hours for warming needs during cold weather: Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library (5005 Duke St.) Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces. Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles) Metrobus: F23, F24, A28 DASH Bus: 30, 32 Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (717 Queen St.) Parking: No library parking lot. Street parking is available. A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). Metrobus: A11, A12, F19 DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator King Street Trolley: King & Columbus Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library (4701 Seminary Rd.) Parking: There is a library parking lot available. Metrorail: King Street Station Metrobus: F20 DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102 James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library (2501 Commonwealth Ave.) Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces. On street parking is available. Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles) Metrobus: A11, A12 DASH Bus: 33 For assistance with snow removal email [email protected] or call 703-836-2176. To request snow removal assistance, register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9w3EcwgVT25naXkSHSBxjMbK5bzNh1nj-mNTwY6W_RJ4j2A/viewform

Hypothermia Shelter Services (November 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026) StreetLight Ministries (Eastern Prince William County): Location: Super 8 Hotel, 17416 Jefferson Davis Highway, Dumfries, VA Capacity: 26 beds Operating Hours: 6:00 PM - 7:45 AM (open nightly regardless of temperature) Contact: [email protected] or call 703-227-7140 Reservation Process: Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM): Contact the Coordinated Entry System (CES) to reserve a bed. Saturday - Sunday: Call StreetLight Ministries directly at 703-227-7140. Note: This is not a first-come, first-served process. You must have a reservation to be admitted. Please do not arrive without confirmation. If you are unable to reserve a bed, contact Ferlazzo Shelter at 703-792-8734 for assistance. Manassas Baptist Church (Western Prince William County): Location: 8730 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20110 Capacity: 22 beds and 5 chair spaces Operating Hours: Monday - Sunday: 7:00 PM - 6:30 AM Wednesdays: 8:30 PM - 6:30 AM Sundays: Shelter remains open until 8:30 AM before church services begin. Contact: 571-277-0728 Important Details: Open when the temperature reaches 32F or below, including wind chill. CES will announce if the shelter is open or closed on Thursdays and Mondays. This is on a first-come, first-served basis. Clients may line up 20 minutes before opening on nights the shelter is active. Transportation is not provided; however, a bus stop is located next to the church. Seniors who need assistance with snow shoveling can call 571-292-5316

Blacksburg: If you are not physically able to shovel snow from your driveway or sidewalks, the town may be able to connect you with volunteer or commercial resources. Contact the Planning and Building Department for advice. (540) 443-1300.

Updated: 6:30 am February 1, 2026 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (VDEM) • The Virginia Emergency Support Team has transitioned to Orange-Partial Activation at the Emergency Operations Center. • Governor Spanberger issued Executive Order 11 on January 22, 2026 declaring a state of emergency in the commonwealth. • Governor Spanberger requested a Federal Emergency Declaration on January 22, 2026. On January 23, 2026, Virginia received the declaration which include the authorization for FEMA to provide emergency protective measures (category b)/direct federal assistance. • VDEM remains in contact with local governments, state, and federal agency partners to assess impacts and are facilitating requests for assistance as they are made. VIRGINIA DEPERTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT) • While roadway conditions are improving, the commonwealth is still experiencing extremely cold temperatures. Icy conditions and slick spots may persist, especially overnight and during the early morning hours, so motorists should delay morning travel. Drivers should use caution on bridges, shaded areas, mountain passes and higher elevations where ice can form first. • If you need to travel, know road conditions before you leave home. Visit 511.vdot.virginia.gov, check the 511 Virginia mobile app or call 511 in Virginia for road condition updates. • If you do need to travel, please give our crews adequate room to work and remember not to pass a plow truck actively plowing snow. • As of Tuesday, interstate and primary roads are mostly clear, while VDOT crews continue to make progress in plowing and treating secondary roads and roads in subdivisions and neighborhoods. Continue to remain patient and stay off the roads in these areas. • Motorists should not expect bare pavement in many subdivisions and neighborhoods. With temperatures remaining below freezing, snow and ice can stay packed on roadways, even as crews continue snow removal and treatment operations. • Staying off snow-packed roads can help VDOT crews with snow removal operations. When vehicles begin driving on the snow on secondary and neighborhood roads, it becomes packed down and increasingly challenging for snowplows to reach bare pavement. VDOT crews in most of the commonwealth are working around the clock plowing snow and applying treatment materials to improve road conditions. • VDOT focuses on interstates and most major primary roads first. Crews also plow major secondary roads with vital emergency and public facilities or those with high traffic volumes. VIRGINIA STATE POLICE (VSP) • VSP has switched back to normal shifts and duty. VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD • Virginia National Guard personnel have demobilized with the exception of personnel in southwest Virginia. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (VDH) • We are seeing an increase in visits to emergency departments statewide for hypothermia/cold exposure. • Due to the extreme cold temperatures and wind chill hypothermia and frostbite are real concerns. Focus on staying warm and dry. • Stay indoors. If you must go outside, Limit your time outside. Dress appropriately. Be sure to cover your head, fingers and toes. Change out of wet clothes immediately. • Many injuries related to cold weather happen from falls on ice-covered sidewalks, steps, driveways, and porches. o Keep your steps and walkways as free of ice as possible by using rock salt, sand or another chemical de-icing compound. o Wear proper footwear for traction. o Take slow, short steps. • Shoveling in the cold can put an extra strain on your body. o Dress in layers of loose-fitting clothing. o Use a proper shoveling technique to reduce strain on the body. o Don’t overdo it. Take breaks to catch your breath and drink water. o Try pushing the snow rather than lifting and throwing it. • We encourage individuals with chronic conditions (like kidney failure) to reach out to their healthcare provider to make sure they have a care plan in place while travel is limited. • For answers to frequently asked questions about staying healthy, warm and safe, please visit the VDH website: www.vdh.virginia.gov. Stay Warm • The priority now is to stay warm and dry. • Stay indoors and limit your exposure to the cold. • Bring your pets indoors and ensure they have water. • Eating healthy meals will help to keep your body temperature warm. • Stay hydrated even during the cold to prevent hypothermia. Drink warm beverages. • Check on neighbors and family. • If you must go outside, please take these precautions: o Dress warmly and in layers. Make sure you cover your head, fingers and toes to prevent frostbite. Be aware of the wind chill factor. o Wear proper footwear for traction. Take slow, short steps. o Avoid getting wet. If you get wet, change out of wet clothes as soon as possible to prevent hypothermia. o Take frequent breaks if shoveling snow or working outdoors. • If you notice signs of frostbite and hypothermia, seek medical attention immediately. POWER OUTAGE DATA • https://poweroutage.us/area/state/virginia • To report an outage, please contact your service provider • Check with your provider directly to determine repair schedules • For more information and tips on what actions to take during a power outage, please visit: https://www.ready.gov/power-outages

Public Information: Follow the Northumberland County Department of Emergency Services Facebook page for updates from Northumberland County Emergency Management team and shared updates from the National Weather Service. Warming Centers: If Northumberland County opens warming centers, 211 and Facebook will be updated. Public Information: For public information requests, please contact us via Facebook, or contact Christopher Bailey, Chief of Emergency Services, at [email protected]