. >> reporter: jerry hawkins isn't looking forward to the weekend. >> i'm worried about those tall trees across the street. if one of those were to go over it could easily hit my house. >> reporter: that's why cynthia potter isn't wasting time. >> i called a tree trimmer today because i'm concerned about our old trees. >> reporter: that's right, a lot of people in this neighborhood plan to call tree trimming companies and keeping a close eye on the weather forecast. what's interesting they're not coming out during the weather, will buy groceries, fill up tomorrow and take it easy this weekend. i'm shomari stone, news4. >> thank you. maryland and virginia have already declared states of emergency tonight. many weekend events are rescheduled. others like the popular taste of bethesda canceled all together and a warning to look out for scams. police want you to be wary of landscapers or home repairmen going door-to-door and offering services. always make sure they are licensed before you pay them and to be proactive in a city that sees flooding often, there was an effort to clear storm drai