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The Health Department's Office of Emergency Preparedness
strives to keep Fairfax County residents up to date about preparedness
for possible public health emergencies, including those caused
by terrorism, weather disasters, and naturally-occurring diseases
such as "bird-flu."
The following links on this page provide regularly updated
information that is part of our ongoing effort to promote awareness
of these issues among residents:
The Health Department wishes to thank everyone who participated
in the October 27th Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) full-scale
exercise at George Mason University. The exercise was a great
success and an important component of Fairfax County’s
ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness.
Results and feedback from the exercise are being compiled
into an After Action Report which will be used to revise the
County’s CRI plan. Initial estimates indicate approximately
1100 volunteer residents were processed through the Quick Distribution
Center (QDC) with about a 95% accuracy in dispensing proper
medication!
If you have questions or to request a participation verification
letter, please call Paula Dellert 703-246-8700
TTY: 703-591-6435 or e-mail
the MRC.
Pandemic Flu
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
The MRC is an organization of
medical and non-medical volunteers that would assist the county's Health Department in
responding to a bio-terrorist event or naturally occurring epidemic.
Emergency Preparedness
The Office of Emergency Management in Fairfax County has devised a useful document entitled,
"Emergency Planning Guidance for Medical and Patient
Care Facilities" (PDF). This document was designed to assist facilities in creating a comprehensive
emergency preparedness plan.
Both residents as well as their families should be mindful and inquire about a facility's
emergency preparedness plan. Inquiries should be made regarding the following: the actual plan,
questions about staffing, supplies, resident information, coordination with other resources, and the role of the family.
For further information on Emergency Preparedness in Fairfax County, please visit the
Office of Emergency Preparedness.
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Cities
Readiness Initiative 
