Arlington County declares state of emergency following Monday's severe storms

ARLINGTON, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - Arlington County has declared a state of emergency after Monday's heavy rains and flooding that caused damage across the area.

The county's board will vote to formalize the emergency declaration at Saturday's meeting. The county will then be able to request reimbursement for storm-related costs through Virginia to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Arlington County is asking those impacted by the storm to submit a damage report form by Friday, July 12.

More information can be found ONLINE.