County Urges Caution for Parents, Trick-or-Treaters on Halloween
Arlington so far has collected 80 tons of debris following Hurricane Sandy. But downed trees, branches and power wires could still pose a threat.
Arlington County issued the following news release this afternoon: County Recovery Efforts Continue -- Stay Safe for Halloween! As you Trick-or Treat tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 31: County crews hard at work: Lubber Run Community Center closed Wednesday, Oct. 31 Looking for ways to help others recover from Hurricane Sandy? VDEM (Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management) is offering a list of volunteer opportunities. Information on how to become a disaster volunteer in Virginia and initial information on volunteering in other states to assist with recovery efforts is available athttp://www.vaemergency.gov/volunteer .
