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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

After Sandy: Arlington Enters 'Recovery Mode'

Early estimates indicate damage will be in the 'millions of dollars'

Arlington County has shifted to recovery mode following the massive Superstorm Sandy that swept the area this week, and preliminary estimates indicate damage will be in the millions of dollars. All Arlington County government offices, libraries, courts, community centers and nature centers will reopen Wednesday for normal business operations. All Arlington Public Schools will also open on time Wednesday. "Parents are asked to be patient as buses may need to work around road closures in some parts of the county, causing delays on some routes," schools spokesman Frank Bellavia said in an email. The federal government, too, reopens Wednesday, though employees will be allowed to use unscheduled leave or telework, according to the U.S. Office …

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Photos: Arlington County Residents Weather Sandy

The storm system struck the region Tuesday evening, leaving thousands without power and debris scattered in the region.

A massive tree and downed power lines littered South 6th Street in the Barcroft neighborhood of Arlington on Tuesday afternoon, as Scott Wohlander once again found his car surrounded by debris. “We had this happen during the derecho,” Wohlander said, referencing the thunderstorm system that ripped through the region over the summer. Wohlander, his wife and two small children hid in their basement when Hurricane Sandy, dubbed a "superstorm" by meteorologists, struck the region Tuesday evening. It was about 7 p.m. when the family first noticed a large tree in their neighbor's yard was leaning on a power line. “There were flashes of light and you could hear noises,” Wohlander said. The tree fell about an hour later, and the power went out on …

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