September 2011

Herndon: We’re #34 (best place to live)

Posted on September 14, 2011 at 10:06 pm in

Money Magazine ranks Herndon as the 34th most livable place in the United States. Why do they like it so much?

Herndon sits right near the so-called Dulles Technology Corridor, where companies such as AOL, Microsoft, and Verizon are big employers. Alternatively, residents can make the commute to Washington D.C., 22 miles away. The public schools here are a big draw for many: Newsweek consistently ranks Herndon High in the top 5% of the country.

Here’s hoping they discover unincorporated Oak Hill next door!

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Rain gauge in Reston records 6.57 inches in six hours last week

Posted on September 12, 2011 at 6:46 pm in

From the Washington Post:

The Reston IFLOWS gauge in Fairfax County recorded 6.57 inches in 6 hours, which is also approximately a 500-year rainfall (based on precip frequency from Dulles).

That would certainly help explain flooding at the Reston Park and Ride last Thursday that left many cars underwater.

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Dulles records 2.27 inches of rain on Thursday; 6.44 inches for the week so far

Posted on September 9, 2011 at 12:24 pm in

The weather station at Washington Dulles recorded 2.27 inches of rain on Thursday. If this fell as snow, it would have been approximately two feet of snow.

The accumulated precipitation for the week due mostly to the passing of the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee is much higher: 6.44 inches. Statistics for Dulles Airport:

  • Monday 9/5: 1.99 inches
  • Tuesday 9/6: 1.07 inches
  • Wednesday 9/7: 1.11 inches
  • Thursday 9/8: 2.27 inches

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Two die in Fairfax County on Thursday from flash flooding

Posted on September 9, 2011 at 9:11 am in

From the Fairfax police:

Two people in Fairfax County died in drowning accidents following heavy, sudden rainfall on Thursday, September 8.

Jake Donaldson, 12, was reported missing around 6 p.m., believed to have been swept away by flood waters in his backyard in the 9700 block of Marcliff Court. Numerous police and fire personnel responded to the scene in the torrential downpour to search for the boy. His body was found around 8 p.m. in Piney Branch Creek at Lawyers Road.

Detectives are continuing to investigate.

In another incident at around 7 p.m., police and emergency personnel responded to an apparent drowning of a 67-year-old man. He had been driving his Toyota Yaris in rising waters near Beech Mill Road at Club View Drive. The man, Arsalan Hakiri, was swept downstream in his car. As he apparently tried to get out, he was swept into the creek and drowned near Carrwood Drive.

Detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit are continuing to investigate.

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Reston Park and Ride flooded

Posted on September 8, 2011 at 10:50 pm in

If you have Facebook check out this amazing photo of cars flooded today at the Reston East Park and Ride. A lot of property damage there. Until the flooding is over, stay safe, dry and off the roads! Today’s flooding may be one for the record books.

 

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Man floats down Route 29 in Fairfax on inner tube

Posted on September 8, 2011 at 10:37 pm in

Such an incredible amount of rain today. When part of Route 29 in Fairfax was blocked off due to flooding, a man decided to float down the highway on an inner tube. The police were not amused.

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Flash flooding safety tips

Posted on September 8, 2011 at 12:37 pm in

The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee have been passing through Oak Hill these last few days, causing lots of rain and flash flooding in low lying areas.

The Fairfax County Fire Department has some safety tips as well as known flash flood places in the county.

Flash flooding of roads, streams, and other low-lying areas during heavy and prolonged rainfall can be dangerous. This is especially true for motorists attempting to negotiate a roadway that cannot be easily seen because of high water and limited visibility. Flooding due to high rainfall and swollen streams can take its toll on the unsuspecting driver. The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department offers the following safety tips when flooding is forecasted and locations of past flooding areas.

  • Never drive through a flooded roadway; the depth, current, and condition of the road are all unknowns and can be deadly.
  • If you come to a flooded area while driving, stop and take an alternate route.
  • If your vehicle stalls on a flooded road and water is rising, get out of car, call 911, and move to higher ground.
  • Always stay away from floodwaters; even six inches of swiftly moving water can knock someone off their feet.
  • Approximately two feet of swift water can move or float most vehicles, including SUV’s and pickup trucks.
  • Never let children near flooded areas.
  • When flooding is predicted, keep your vehicle parked in your garage or on the driveway away from low-lying areas and large drains.
  • Be especially cautious during periods of limited visibility or nighttime when it is extremely difficult to see and judge conditions.

 


Previous County Flooding Locations

 
  • Georgetown Pike/Swinks Mill Road)
  • Swinks Mill Road/Burford Drive
  • Georgetown Pike/Lawton Street
  • Besley Road/Old Court House Road
  • Lawyers Road/Whippoorwill Road
  • Knollwood Drive/Glen Carlyn Drive
  • Popkins Lane/Coventry Road
  • George Washington Mem Pkwy/Duke Marsh
  • Bellhaven Community/Fort Hunt Road
  • Walker Road/Windswept Drive
  • Leigh Mill Road/White Chimney Lane
  • Shreve Road/Bucklew Drive
  • Burke Road/Liberty Bell Court
  • Guinea Road/Colony View Drive
  • Burke Lake Road/Kilenny Lane
  • Lee Jackson Mem Hwy/Airline Pkwy
  • Stringfellow Road/Melville Road
  • Old Lee Road/Braddock Road
  • Walney Road/Willard Road
  • Fairfax Station Road/Innsvale Drive
  • Chapel Road/Sangsters Court
  • Lee Highway/Sandy Point Lane
  • Lee Highway/Clifton Road
  • Lee Highway/Bradley Road
  • Richmond Highway/Lorton Road
  • Old Colchester Road/Pohick Creek
  • Old Colchester Road/Hassett Street
  • Fair Oaks Shopping Center/holding pond
  • Lee Jackson Mem Hwy/Waples Mill Road
  • Backlick Road/Cumberland Avenue
  • Guinea Road/Bayard Place
  • Woodburn Road/Spicewood Drive
  • Prosperity Avenue/Morningside Drive
  • Prosperity Avenue/Eakin Park
  • Old Mill Road/golf course
  • Richmond Highway/north of Route 235
  • Ferry Landing Road/Old Mt. Vernon Road
  • Browns Mill Road/Pennycress Lane
  • Browns Mill Road/Windstone Drive
  • Hunter Mill Road/Chamberlain Drive
  • Hunter Station Road/Hunter Mill Road
  • Hunter Mill Road/near Cedar Pond Drive
  • Edsall Road/Industrial Drive
  • Cherokee Avenue/Navaho Drive
  • Old Keene Mill Road/Jansen Drive
  • Huntsman Boulevard/Sydenstricker Road
  • Patterson Drive/Beachway Drive
  • Bellview Road/Old Dominion Drive
  • Brooke Road/Daleview Drive
  • Spring Hill Road/Georgetown Pike
  • Lewinsville Road/Holly Leaf Drive
  • Chichester Lane/Copeland Pond Court
  • Fox Mill Road/Folkstone Drive
  • Fox Mill Road/Thoroughbred Road
  • Newington Road/Cinder Bed Road
  • Braddock Road/Pleasant Valley Road
  • Springvale Road/Crippen Court
  • Stuart Road/Gillman Lane
  • Chain Bridge Road/Lee Highway
  

 

 

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Herndon police chief to quit and take new job in North Carolina

Posted on September 7, 2011 at 10:03 pm in

Courtesy of The Washington Post:

Herndon’s police chief announced he will step down in November to take the top law enforcement job in a city in eastern North Carolina.

Toussaint E. Summers, Jr. has run Herndon’s police department since 1999. He will take over as police chief of New Bern, N.C.

Herndon Town Manager Arthur A. Anselene will appoint an interim chief, before the town launches a search for a permanent replacement.

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Local September 11 tenth anniversary ceremonies planned

Posted on September 7, 2011 at 10:00 pm in

Two 9/11 tenth anniversary ceremonies are planned locally. Courtesy of the Fairfax News:

Herndon

The Town of Herndon will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the Herndon Municipal Center Steps, 777 Lynn Street in Herndon.

Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust will act as the Master of Ceremonies. Herndon Mayor, Steve DeBenneditis, will deliver the keynote address. The Herndon High School NJROTC will act as the Color Guard.

The ceremony, sponsored by the Dulles Chapter of the AARP, will honor the Herndon Fire Station, Herndon Police Department, Herndon Police Support Team, Herndon Masonic Lodge #264, VFW Post 8241 (McLean), American Legion Post #184 (Herndon) and veterans and first responders.  There will be a silent walk commemorating all who lost their lives.

 Chantilly

The Sully Station II Neighborhood Watch and the National Society of the Sons of the

American Revolution (SAR) — Virginia Society Fairfax Resolves Chapter – are sponsoring a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at Westfield High School Stadium

4700 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. The ceremony will be hosted by Gail Pennybacker of ABC7/WJLA-TV.

Some local memories from the Fairfax County Fire Department.

If  you lived in Oak Hill ten years ago, what are your memories of that tragic day? Please leave a comment.

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Police identify slasher suspect; seek help from community

Posted on September 7, 2011 at 9:31 am in

Fairfax Police have identified the name of a suspect in multiple cases of women being cut while shopping locally. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Johnny D. Guillen Pimentel, 40, please contact Fairfax County police.

Police identified Johnny D. Guillen Pimentel, 40 as a suspect in one of the retail store assaults that took place this summer based on a tip they received. Detectives have obtained a warrant for his arrest but believe he may have left the area.

Police believe he may be driving a blue, 2003 Honda Civic bearing a Virginia tag KLX2689. Detectives are continuing their investigation to determine whether additional charges will be placed.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Guillen Pimentel and ask that anyone with information on his whereabouts contact the Fairfax County Police Department at 703-691-2131 or contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637.

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