Sterling Rescue Water Rescue Team

Sterling Volunteer Fire Company

Today's is a timely repeat, and should remind everybody to "Turn around, don't drown". Please, never drive into moving water no matter how deep you think it is. Conditions change rapidly, and it only takes a few inches of moving water to sweep away your vehicle. Also, don't forget to turn on your headlights whenever you turn on your windshield wipers!

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Howard County in central Maryland...
Montgomery County in central Maryland...
Southern Frederick County in north central Maryland...
Loudoun County in northern Virginia...

* Until 245 AM EDT

* At 1050 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the area.
Up to two inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall
amounts of two inches are possible. Flash flooding is expected to
begin shortly.

* Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Germantown, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Leesburg, Olney, Damascus,
Lansdowne, Lowes Island, Poolesville, Aspen Hill, Ashburn,
Montgomery Village, North Potomac, Redland, Colesville,
Countryside, Purcellville, Brunswick, Round Hill and Rossmoor.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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Interactive: How to Prevent Drowning Tragedies This Summer

nbcwashington.com As the summer months move in, oung children

Virginia Weather Network

HEAVY RAINFALL POTENTIAL | MONDAY .... Thunderstorms this afternoon and evening will likely produce TORRENTIAL DOWNPOURS in the "High" and "Very High" area.

While the "Flash Flood Guidance" is showing 1.5 to 3 inches in a 1 to 3 hour period (the amount of rain it would take in that duration to produce flash flooding), very high dew points in the mid 70's and Precipitable Water ranging 2 to 3 inches are strong indicators of a heavy rainfall potential. Watch for rapidly rising creeks and streams, and flooding across low-lying and poor drainage areas.

Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad

Providing EMS/ Medical Support to the Senior PGA Championship, this week at Trump National Golf Course. The event has been staffed by Sterling Rescue since Monday and will continue through the weekend.

Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad

As Hurricane Matthew sets its sights on the US Coast, we are watching and preparing for the storm. The members of Sterling Rescue remind everyone to take Fall hurricanes seriously and understand Matthew is a deadly storm. But, even if it doesn't have a high impact on the region, this is a good opportunity to review your hurricane safety plan.

An update on today's rain from the NWS.

US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington

Significant rainfall/flooding event possible over the next few days. Remain alert.

Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the our area over the next several days, resulting in significant moisture. Potential exists for Flash flooding of small streams, creeks and urban areas, especially in areas of repeated activity.

Remember the number one rule with water covered roads: Turn around don't drown.

Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad

15 years ago; we witnessed the horrifc images of terrorist attack on our Nation. Specifically; in New York City at the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon in Arlington County, and in a country field in Shanksville, PA. We were sadden by the lost of life that day, but drew strength from the first responders in our country who made the ultimate sacrifice and who unselfishly rushed into help. Further, we continue to support and say thank you to those who have and continue to protect and defend our Country today.

Last; we recognize those members who served that fatefull day who rushed to the station to staff additional units and staions, who covered stations both in Fairfax and Arlington, and those on the scene at the Pentagon. Many of those members still contine to serve Sterling Rescue today.

Never Forget 343 !!!!!!!

Congrats to our 2 newest Swiftwater Techs, EMT Null and EMT Medwedeff. Both members successfully completed the Loudoun County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management Swiftwater Rescue Technician Class earlier this month.

Photos courtesy of LCFR.

Last week, 18 personnel graduated a 43 hour, comprehensive Swift-water Rescue Technician course. The 18 graduates, which represented both LCFR career and volunteer personnel, completed classroom and practical hands-on training in the Potomac River as well as a controlled pool setting. The training included; incident planning, medical considerations, rescue equipment, self-rescue and shore based rescue techniques. It also covered advance line-systems pertaining to water rescues, and tethered rescue swimmer techniques using a type V rescue life jacket. Loudoun County Professional Firefighters- IAFF Local 3756

Pictures from this weekends Rescue 3 Swiftwater Rescue Technician class at McCoy Falls near Blacksburg, Va.

Many thanks to New River Valley Water Rescue And Recovery Association for hosting the class and allowing us to send 2 members.

Photo credit goes to original photographers.

Flash flood danger: How to survive being trapped in your car

today.com In a dramatic demonstration, Rossen Reports shows just how easily your car can be swept away by water, and how to survive in a flash flood.

Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad

While we traditionally look at Memorial Day as the beginning of Summer. Please take a moment with your family and friends to reflect on those Men and Women who made the ultimate sacrifice gallantly serving our Armed Forces to secure our Freedom for this Great Nation.

"They are dead, but they live in each Patriot's breast, and their names are engraven on honor's bright crest" - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

On behalf of all the members of Sterling Rescue, Thank You!!!

The perils at Great Falls

An amazing interactive article on the dangers of Great Falls that can also be applied to other locations along the river as well.

washingtonpost.com From thundering falls to placid-looking shallows, deadly hazards lurk in water all along the Potomac River Gorge.

Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad

Keeping in the spirit of the Washington Capitals making to 2nd round of the NHL Playoff Series and Timothy Oshie's Hat Trick the other night to bet the Penquins. Sterling Rescue had it's own Hat Trick at the 89th Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Firefighters Parade. Sterling Rescue received First Place in the Heavy Rescue Category, Best Appearing Antique in the Specialty/ Ambulance/ Chief's Vehicle category and 2nd place ALS Transport unit.

Congratulations to all and Job Well Done.

Loudoun County Sheriff's Office

Parts of under high wind warning. Secure loose items outside or bring them inside to eliminate damage. https://t.co/ieG8T5u0YF

Sterling Rescue Water Rescue Team

Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad

The members and officers of the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad offer our thoughts and prayers to the Prince William County Police Department and their families as they endure the unbelievable pain at the shooting of three of their officers. Tragically, Officer Ashley Guidon was killed in the ambush attack. She had been sworn in the day before her death. Godspeed Officer Guidon, thank you for your service.

Just a friendly reminder, please don't drive through or play in or around flooded roadways or creeks. With the snow melt and rain, creeks are rising to minor flood levels before cresting tomorrow or Friday.

Trying to save a few minutes in traffic isn't worth yours or someone else's life.

US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington

Blizzard & Winter Storm Watches have been issued. Begin preparing now for a major winter storm.

Virginia Department of Emergency Management

Don't let the uncertainty of forecasts keep you from preparing for winter storms. Take time now to be sure you have emergency supplies on hand should we have a major storm later this week, later this month or next month. More winter storm preparedness tips: http://www.vaemergency.gov/readyvirginia/stayinformed/winter.

US National Weather Service Wakefield VA

As seen in image 1, originally sent from the Weather Prediction Center earlier today, the storm system expected to impact much of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region is currently tracking across the Eastern Pacific Ocean. There IS good (and growing) model agreement that this system will likely bring widespread precipitation to our region by late Thursday evening through Friday. It is here that uncertainty begins to creep into the forecast picture. This is what we know at this time:

• As of now, we expect precipitation ahead of this rapidly developing storm system to begin as snow (or a wintry mix at the coast) Thursday evening over most of our area before a turnover to rain, eventually ending as a period of wintry precipitation late Friday. There will be potential mixed precipitation issues to be dealt with in this storm system on Friday. We have provided a graphic of the different precipitation phases. A small change in temperature can make a HUGE difference!

• The exact timing, and resulting rain/snow accumulation remains subject to change. Once again, the storm system that will eventually develop into our late week weather-maker has still not yet reached the west coast!

• At this time, the potential exists for significant snows over parts of our area during the late week period. However, exact details cannot possibly be hammered down at this early stage.

• Please continue to monitor the forecast through the week. The forecast can, and probably will change as the storm system evolves in the coming days. We will continue to keep you updated as the storm takes shape.

• Finally, this is the season for hype in Social Media. As said by our friends at NWS Norman, OK (and Peter Parker’s Uncle Ben in the comic books!), “With great power comes responsibility”. Sharing dire forecasts for this storm system, or verbatim “Raw” model data may increase the “Wow!” factor, but it could also spread panic unnecessarily.

Spread the word and come out to Firehouse Subs Regal Center or Firehouse Subs Sugarland Crossing on Thursday, January, 21 from 10:30am until close and support Sterling Rescue.
Print or show this flyer and Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad will receive 20% of the proceeds.

Thank you for supporting your squad. See you at a Firehouse Subs near you!

Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad

The Members of Sterling Rescue wishing all a very Merry Christmas and very Happy Holiday Season.

Does anyone utilize the weather alerts automatically generated to this page? We're considering going back to manual alerts due to lack of interest and increased clutter.

Anderson Technical Rescue Team

Virginia Department of Emergency Management

Just a reminder, no matter the track of Joaquin, there is still the potential for heavy rainfall and flooding Friday into Saturday.

• At his press conference today, Governor McAuliffe expressed concern that Virginians are tracking the hurricane but are not focused on the major weather pattern that will impact the Commonwealth over the next 36 hours, with widespread flooding. Please monitor local conditions and avoid unnecessary travel. Road crews are cleaning drains and removing trees - please give them room to work.

8 Ways to Get Ready for Significant Rain and Flooding

fairfaxcounty.gov Significant rain will impact Fairfax County in the coming days. Here are 8 ways to get ready.

Loudoun County, VA - Official Website - Flooding

loudoun.gov Flooding

Floods | Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)

Flooding is forecast this weekend with the possibility of Joaquin hitting our area. Now is a good time to review your emergency plan as a precaution.

Below is a flooding resource from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.

vaemergency.gov The Virginia Department of Emergency Management protects the lives and property of Virginia's citizens from emergencies and disasters by coordinating the state's emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts

Flood Locations

With flooding occurring, please remember never drive across flooded roadways or play in or near floodwaters. Potentially saving a few minutes isn't worth risking yours or others lives. Turn around don't drown.

As a reminder areas that are prone to flooding are listed below and at the link attached.

Route 7 at Sugarland Run
Thomas Avenue at Sugarland Run
Relocation Dr at Indian Creek between Executive Dr and Underwood Lane

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