City of Alexandria Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Blizzard

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The City of Alexandria has declared a State of Emergency, according to the City Web site, ahead of a historic blizzard headed to the area.

You’ll want to be sure not to park in any of the City of Alexandria snow routes on Friday beginning at 12 noon.

If your vehicle is parked on a snow emergency route during a winter weather event it should be moved immediately. Vehicles remaining after a snow emergency is declared may be towed at the owner’s expense.

Snow emergency routes are posted with red and white signs, and listed in the City Code:

• King Street from Union Street to the western city limit
• Washington Street from city limit to city limit
• Duke Street from Washington Street to the western city limit
• U.S. Route No. 1 from city limit to city limit
• Braddock Road from North West Street to Beauregard Street
• Howard Street from Braddock Road to Jordan Street
• Jordan Street from Duke Street to Howard Street
• Eisenhower Avenue from Holland Lane to Van Dorn Street

Find out more about City preparations and cancellations on the City Web site dedicated to snow emergencies.