Arlington still picking up brush from storm

Published July 13, 2011 4:00am ET



Arlington County workers are still clearing away debris left by the July 3 thunderstorm that knocked out power for 7,000 residents.

County Manager Barbara Donnellan told the County Board on Wednesday night that the storm blew 60- to 80-mph winds, broke 17 utility poles, downed at least 73 trees and blocked several main roads. The county received 405 emergency calls on July 3.

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