More Than 10K Lose Power Around Alexandria

A nor'easter has hit the DC region in the form of a strong wind storm, leaving more than 10,000 Alexandria customers without power at one point and closing numerous city facilities. Alexandria and the region are under a high wind warning through 6 a.m. Saturday.

According to Dominion Energy, 10,288 have no power as of 1:55 p.m. The outages had been increasing throughout the morning and began to decline into the afternoon.

If your power goes out, report it to Dominion Virginia Power at 866-DOM-HELP 866-366-4357 or www.dom.com. For concerns about water water service, contact Virginia American Water at 800-452-6863.

According to the city, at least 19 traffic signals are out and four are flashing. Efforts are underway to install generators. Police say the wind has also flipped around several traffic lights. Drivers should treat intersections without power as four way stops and to not touch power lines.

City government and courts are open unless otherwise noted. Non-emergency personnel have the option of unscheduled leave or working from home with supervisor approval. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app; download the free Patch Android app here.)

Here's what's confirmed to be closed:

• Alexandria City Public Schools
• Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatic Facility
• Barrett Branch Library
• City Marina public piers
• Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

Check out some of the damages around Alexandria below.

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Image of downed tree at Commonwealth and E Walnut Avenue in Rosemont neighborhood via Alexandria Police