STORM UPDATE FROM SUPERVISOR FOUST
July 4, 2012
Cooling Centers in Dranesville District
Most of the public facilities in McLean and Great Falls have not had power. Fortunately, we were able to get the McLean Community Center and the Spring Hill Recreation Center power restored on Tuesday afternoon. These sites are now available as cooling centers. In addition, Lewinsville Presbyterian Church is open as a cooling center. Also, the Town of Herndon has informed me that it is operating a cooling center at the Herndon Community Center.
Spring Hill Recreation Center
The Spring Hill Recreation Center is available for individuals seeking relief from the heat. It has shower facilities that will probably be appreciated by McLean and Great Falls residents who get their water from wells that are not working due to lack of power. The fees for using showers at the Recreation Center have been waived but residents must bring their own towels and toiletries.
Hours for the cooling center are:
July 4 –until 6:00 p.m.
July 5 5:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
July 6 5:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m.
Spring Hill Recreation Center
1239 Spring Hill Road
McLean, VA 22102
703-827-0055
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church has opened its doors to be a Heat Relief Center on July 3, 4 and 5 from 9:30am-4:30pm. Anyone is welcome to come in, cool down, and charge up their electronic devices. The Heat Relief Center will be in Fellowship Hall, with access to water, bathrooms, and the nursery if there are small children. Lewinsville Presbyterian Church is located at the intersection of Chain Bridge Road and Great Falls Street.
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church
1724 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA
703-356-7200
Transportation to Spring Hill Recreation Center and Lewinsville Presbyterian Church
We have arranged for transport to the church or the Spring Hill Rec Center for seniors or those with disabilities who may not have access to transportation. For those older adults and individuals with disabilities who need transport to one of these two facilities this week, please contact 703-324-7062. Transportation will only be provided during the operating hours for the cooling centers.
McLean Community Center
The McLean Community Center will serve as a cooling center for all residents. On July 4th, the center will be open from 10 am to 6 pm. Beginning Thursday, July 5, the Community Center will be open from 9 am to 11 pm. Chairs and tables will be available throughout the lobby area and in the Community Hall wing of the center. The kitchen will be accessible for cold drinks, and visitors will be able to bring food into the building. No pets will be allowed in the building.
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Avenue
McLean, VA
703-790-0123
Herndon Community Center
The Herndon Community Center is still operating as a cooling center for people to shower and charge their electrical devices. It will be open through Friday; hours may be extended if needed.
Herndon Community Center
814 Ferndale Avenue
Herndon, VA.
703-435-6868
Thank You’s
On behalf of the entire Dranesville community, I want to thank the pastor and members of Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, the McLean Community Center Governing Board and staff, the Park Authority Board and staff, and the Town of Herndon Mayor, Council and staff for staffing and making these facilities available.
I also want to thank my staff for giving up part of their holiday to cover our phones and email and to respond to constituent concerns. We continue to be in regular contact with Dominion Power. Please let us know of any specific problems or issues that need to be addressed. Email us at
Happy 4th of July!
John
Supervisor John W. Foust
Dranesville District
6649-A Old Dominion Drive
McLean, VA 22101
PH: 703-356-0551
FAX: 703-821-4275
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