Alexandria Civic Association Recognizes City Crews And Employees For Storm Cleanup Efforts

(Thursday) September 2, 2010

City employees hold banner presented to them by the Del Ray Civic Association. (Courtesy Photo)

During recent weeks, Alexandria has experienced violent thunderstorms, which have often wreaked havoc on our neighborhoods. The loss of hundreds of trees and extensive damage resulted in City employees working overtime to make sure trees, trash, and debris were removed from streets and neighborhoods. These efforts were recently recognized by the Del Ray Civic Association.

“Our crews work tirelessly to ensure residents and members of the community have clear roads and infrastructure,” said Yon Lambert, Deputy Director of Operations. “City crews, employees, and contractors, are commended for the long hours, hard work, and dedication, to getting the job done.”

Storm Recap

·        City crews worked overnight on Thursday then began working 12-hour days beginning Friday, August 6. Some crews stayed on 12-hour shifts due to debris removal for many days
·        At the peak of the storm, more than 30,000 customers were without power. That number steadily went down and power was restored for most by Sunday, with isolated customers in Beverly Hills finally getting power back early the week of August 9.
·        Working in EOC, T&ES and RPCA established four zones for the hardest hit areas: Zone 1 (Old Town), Zone 2 (Del Ray), Zone 3 (Warwick Village/Rosemont) and Zone 4 (Beverly Hills/west of Russell Road)
·        City crews worked alongside our contractors through August 13 to perform debris removal in the rights-of-way. Contractors are still working in parks to remove limbs, trees and debris.
·        Parks created a list of 125 trees in immediate need of removal and eventually added another 145 trees in parks
·        A debris pile located off of Eisenhower Avenue eventually grew to 22,000 cubic yards, measuring over 200’ long, 120’ wide and 25’ feet high which is nearly ½ an acre or equivalent to filling Market Square with debris up to 25’ high.
·        Approximately 5,940 tons of debris required 80 hours of time from a tub grinder and the grindings were hauled away at no cost to the City

For additional information, call the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services 703.746.4025.