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· Emergency: 911 · Non-Emergency: (703) 792-6800 Police (703) 792-6500 · Emergency Services: (703) 792-6805 · Public Information: (703) 792-4636 · Public Health Department (703) 792-6300 Service Authority Emergency (703) 335-7990 Non-Emergency (703) 335-7900 Emergency 1 (800) 544-5606 24-hour Customer Care 1 (800) 543-8911 · Dale Service Corporation (703) 590-4495 Cooperative In the event of an emergency, if lines of communication are disabled and you need to report an accident or need assistance, please go to your neighborhood Fire Station or report your situation to the first Police Officer you see. Emergency Preparedness Tips on Web There is plenty of good information available on the World Wide Web regarding emergency preparedness. The following are some links that provide valuable information that may help you prepare for various emergency situations, including how to handle electrical outages, how to handle suspicious packages, tips for handling the unexpected and general safety suggestions. · Northern Virginia Regional Commission’s Home Guide To Emergency Preparedness, a 12-page guide providing specific information to help you prepare for any emergency situation. (Spanish version) Services Board’s Project Resiliency National Chapter Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services-water, gas, electricity or telephones-were cut off? Families can-and do-cope with disaster by preparing in advance and working together as a team. The American Red Cross offers a simple guide to create your family’s disaster plan. Knowing what to do is your best protection and your responsibility. William Chapter · FBI Advisory: Handling Suspicious Mail of Emergency Management · Federal Emergency Management Agency |