Breaking News for Culpeper and Warrenton Accident Victims

Local Hospitals and Roads Prepare for Inauguration Week Overload

Posted on Jan 14, 2009

It might be a good idea for local motorists to stay off the roads next week, if at all possible. Inauguration week is expected to be extremely busy, and adding an influx of out-of-state drivers to our area’s already busy roads could translate to more car accidents and injuries and busier hospitals.

With over a million people expected to stream into Northern Virginia and surrounding areas next week for the inauguration of President Elect Barack Obama, local officials are getting “ready for anything”. This includes preparing local hospitals for an influx of patients and being ready with road services for all the extra motorists.

Greater Washington Area Emergency Services has been planning for inauguration week with Northern Virginia Hospital Alliance leaders. Local hospitals want to be ready in case of an emergency during the inauguration.

In addition to preparing hospitals for the busy week, local officials have also been working together on road plans. Record levels of traffic are expected next week, and even though access to the District won’t be possible from Virginia there will still be plenty of motorists traveling the roads.

Authorities are making sure that stranded motorists will have access to special emergency roadside services. As for Faquier County deputies and Warrenton police, they plan to provide additional support to the Virginia State Police.