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Sept. 30

• Officer Joe Moore Named Virginia's Traffic Safety Officer of the Year (Sept. 30, 2011)
• Managing Chronic Illness Workshops Start Oct 6 in Vienna - Register Now (Sept. 30, 2011)
• Spring Hill Field and Infrastructure Improvements Celebrated (Sept. 30, 2011)
• ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Update Newsletter Features Emergency News/Info for Business Community (Sept. 30, 2011)
• Stay Informed With Up-to-Date Information During an Emergency (Sept. 30, 2011)
• McLean Community Center Wins Awards from Virginia Recreation and Park Society (Sept. 30, 2011)
  
• Weekender: Cool Jazz, Fall Fun and Going Green (Sept. 30, 2011)
• Route 50 Widening West of Chantilly to Begin (Sept. 30, 2011)

Sept. 29

• Arrest Made in Greenbriar Assault (Sept. 29, 2011)
• Video: Fairfax County's Georgelas Development in Tysons (Sept. 29, 2011)
• Police Caution Car Buyers About Private Sale Ads (Sept. 29, 2011)
• National Preparedness Month Tip: Elderly Preparedness (Sept. 29, 2011)
• Get Involved With New Virtual Collaboration Network: Fairfax Community Connections (Sept. 29, 2011)
• County's Volunteer Medicare Counseling Program Wins State Award (Sept. 29, 2011)

Sept. 28

• First Development Application to Remake Tysons Approved (Sept. 28, 2011)
• Kindle Users Can Now Download Library Books (Sept. 28, 2011)
• Audio: Latest Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights (Sept. 28, 2011)
• County Awarded Grant to Create Healthier Communities (Sept. 28, 2011)
• Countywide Crime Prevention Expo on Oct. 15 (Sept. 28, 2011)
• Missing 89-Year-Old Man Found (Sept. 28, 2011)
• Dispose of Unused Medicines at Police Stations on Oct. 10-14 (Sept. 28, 2011)
• 2011 Environmental Excellence Award Recipients Recognized (Sept. 28, 2011)
• Police Seeking Help to Find Missing 89-Year-Old Man (Sept. 28, 2011)
• Visit the Office for Children Booth at Fall for Fairfax on Saturday (Sept. 28, 2011)
• Tysons Metro Station Access Study Results Presented on Oct. 4 (Sept. 28, 2011)
• Nighttime Lane Closures on Routes 7100 and 50 on Oct. 3-6 (Sept. 28, 2011)
• Latino History Night For Youth on Sept. 30 (Sept. 28, 2011)
• Reston Community Center Voting Deadline Extended to Oct. 14 (Sept. 28, 2011)
• How to Contact Family Members During an Emergency (Sept. 28, 2011)

Sept. 27

• Man Charged with Taking Indecent Liberties (Sept. 27, 2011)
• Exceptional Design Awards Presented at Today's Board Meeting (Sept. 27, 2011)
• Photos: Sept. 27 Board of Supervisors Presentations (Sept. 27, 2011)
• Bank Robbery in the Springfield Area (Sept. 27, 2011)
• “Protect the Ones You Love: Vaccinate for Rabies!” – Rabies Awareness Week: Sept. 26-Oct. 2 (Sept. 27, 2011)
• Volunteer with a Fairfax County Citizen Corps Council Program (Sept. 27, 2011)
• Major Traffic Pattern Change: I-495 North Left Exit To I-66 West to Close (Sept. 27, 2011)
• Get Tech Ready! Digital Preparedness Helps You Get Ready for Emergencies (Sept. 27, 2011)
• Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Unveils New Interactive Exhibits (Sept. 27, 2011)
• Family Autism Night at Mott Community Center on Friday, Sept. 30 (Sept. 27, 2011)

Sept. 26

• Video: Personal Property Tax Deadline is Oct. 5; Ways to Pay (Sept. 26, 2011)
• Video: Public Input Sought on Area Plans Review (Sept. 26, 2011)
• Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Sept. 26, 2011)
• House Fire in Herndon Sept. 23 (Sept. 26, 2011)
• Sept. 27 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations (Sept. 26, 2011)
• If You See Something, Say Something: Terrorism Awareness (Sept. 26, 2011)
• Election Officers Needed for Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8 (Sept. 26, 2011)

Sept. 23

• Street Flooding Expected in Huntington; Residents Should Move Cars Immediately (Sept. 23, 2011)
• Bank Robbery in the Baileys Crossroad Area (Sept. 23, 2011)
• Sheriff's Office Publishes its FY2011 Annual Report (PDF) (Sept. 23, 2011)
• Free Managing Chronic Illness Workshops for People with History of Mental Health Issues Sept. 30 (Sept. 23, 2011)
• Understanding the Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease Seminar for Caregivers Sept. 28 (Sept. 23, 2011)
• Weekender: Check Out Gardening with Butterflies, Sewing and the Multicultural Festival in Reston (Sept. 23, 2011)
• Stay Informed With the Emergency Preparedness Newsletter (Sept. 23, 2011)
• Register Now for the McLean 5K Run, Walk and Roll (Sept. 23, 2011)
• October Events at Sully Senior Center (Sept. 23, 2011)

Sept. 22

• Rabies Awareness Week Sept. 26-Oct.2 (Sept. 22, 2011)
• Golden Gazette: Gardening, Estate Planning, Handling Door-to-Door Salesmen (PDF) (Sept. 22, 2011)
• Volunteers Needed to Help Individuals with Disabilities Learn to Swim (Sept. 22, 2011)
• Video: Fall Prevention Day at Lincolnia Senior Center (Sept. 22, 2011)
• “Shoulder Tap” Effort in McLean Police District (Sept. 22, 2011)
• Get Vaccinated: Health Department Launches "Community Immunity" This Flu Season (Sept. 22, 2011)
• Electrical Anomaly Causes $55,000 in Fire Damage at Lorton House (Sept. 22, 2011)
• National Preparedness Month Tip: Signup for Medical Needs Registry (Sept. 22, 2011)

Sept. 21

• Recycle Your Electronics on Electric Sunday, Sept. 25 (Sept. 21, 2011)
• Seminar on Replanting Trees Lost to the HOT Lanes Project (Sept. 21, 2011)
• Northern Virginia Walk to End Alzheimer’s Is Sept. 25 (Sept. 21, 2011)
• Lee District Holds Resource Fair Sept. 24 (Sept. 21, 2011)
• Library Hosts Teen Volunteer Fairs Sept. 26, Oct. 5 and Oct. 11 (Sept. 21, 2011)
• Columbus Day Holiday Schedule for Monday, Oct. 10 (Sept. 21, 2011)
• Sketch of Greenbriar Area Burglary, Assault Suspect Released (Sept. 21, 2011)
• Video: Fairfax County's Pre-Disaster Plan Summit 2011 (Sept. 21, 2011)
• Medicare Open Season Presentation at Sherwood Library Oct. 4 - Register Now (Sept. 21, 2011)
• Blackouts/Power Loss Can Happen at Any Time. Are You Prepared? (Sept. 21, 2011)

Sept. 20

• Annual Sully Quilt & Textile Show and Sale Rescheduled for This Sunday, Sept. 25 (PDF) (Sept. 20, 2011)
• Burglary and Assault in Greenbriar Area (Sept. 20, 2011)
• Street Robbery in Brookfield Area (Sept. 20. 2011)
• The Atlantic Hurricane Season Lasts Through November. Learn How to Prepare. (Sept. 20, 2011)
• County to Host Free Document Shredding in Sully District on Saturday, Sept. 24 (Sept. 20, 2011)
• Sobriety Checkpoint Results in Reston Police District (Sept. 20, 2011)

Sept. 19

• Weather Radio Updates Now a Phone Call Away (Sept. 19, 2011)
• Update: Merrifield Area Assault Determined to be a False Report (Sept. 19, 2011)
• VDOT's Work on Storm-Damaged Roads Continues (Sept. 19, 2011)
• 2011 RCC Preference Poll Offers Six Candidates (Sept. 19, 2011)
• Police Investigate Drowning in Reston Area (Sept. 19, 2011)
• Bank Robbery in Falls Church Area (Sept. 19, 2011)
• Tornadoes Can Appear with Little or No Warning. Learn How to Act Quickly (Sept. 19, 2011)
• Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Sept. 19, 2011)

Sept. 16

• Police Seek Witnesses in Sept. 12 Merrifield Assault (Sept. 16, 2011)
• Provide Public Comments on Water Rates by Sept. 20 (Sept. 16, 2011)
• How to File Assessment Appeals for Damaged or Destroyed Buildings (Sept. 16, 2011)
• Car Free Day Sept. 22 during Try Transit Week 2011 (Sept. 16, 2011)
• Share Ideas with Park Director at McLean Listening Forum Sept. 22 (Sept. 16, 2011)
• Photos: Huntington Community Flood Assistance (Sept. 16, 2011)
• Police Seek Suspects in Sept. 15 Armed Store Robbery in Lorton (Sept. 16, 2011)
• Great Falls Observatory Park Public Ribbon Cutting Sept. 24 (Sept. 16, 2011)
• Create a Supportive Community for All Ages in McLean; Register for Oct. 15 Event (Sept. 16, 2011)
• Was Your Vehicle Damaged by Flood Waters at the Reston Park n Ride? (Sept. 16, 2011)
• Prepare for Floods, the Most Frequent and Costly Natural Disasters in the U.S. (Sept. 16, 2011)

Sept. 15

• Arrest Made in Abduction and Assault of 5-Year-Old Girl (Sept. 15, 2011)  
• Library Hosts Digital Bookmobile on Sept. 20 at George Mason University (Sept. 15, 2011)
• Make Sure Your Child's School or Daycare Has an Emergency Response Plan (Sept. 15, 2011)
• Police Charge Two People in McLean Burglary (Sept. 15, 2011)
• Send Flood Damage Estimates to Fairfax County (Sept. 15, 2011) 
• Personal Property (Car) Tax Deadline Oct. 5; Convenient Ways to Pay (Sept. 15, 2011) 
• McLean Couple Awakened by Burglars (Sept. 15, 2011)
• Health Department Lab Receives Green Building Certification (Sept. 15, 2011)

Sept. 14

• Military Jets to Fly Over D.C. Area From 3-5 a.m. Tomorrow in an Exercise (Sept. 14, 2011)
• County Gets Award for Improving Regional Emergency Response (Sept. 14, 2011)
• How to Make a Flood Damage Claim if You Parked at Reston North (Sept. 14, 2011)
• 18 Familes Find Homes in Latest Ending Homelessnes Partner Update (Sept. 14, 2011)
• County Certified as a Community Wildlife Habitat (Sept. 14, 2011)
• Tea & Garden Tour at Green Spring Garden Tomorrow (Sept. 14, 2011)
• Video: Absentee Voting in Fairfax County 2011 (Sept. 14, 2011)
• Annual Art Show at South Run RECenter on Oct. 22-23 (Sept. 14, 2011)
• On Sept. 27, Mystery Authors Discuss Novels Set in Va. (Sept. 14, 2011)
• Include Your Pet in Your Family Emergency Plan & Kit (Sept. 14, 2011)
• Video: Fairfax County’s Election Officer Recruitment PSA 2011 (Sept. 14, 2011)
• REI Grant Funds Invasive Plant Removal Program (Sept. 14, 2011)

Sept. 13

• Residents Encouraged to Submit Flooding Damage Reports (Sept. 13, 2011)
• Board Approves First Pay Increase for Employees in Two Years (Sept. 13, 2011)
• Quinn Appointed General Registrar (Sept. 13, 2011)
• VDOT to Hold I-95 HOT Lanes Public Hearing Sept. 28 in Springfield (Sept. 13, 2011)  
• Call Solid Waste Management for Flood Debris Removal (Sept. 13, 2011)
• Two Robbed in Fort Hunt Area Motel (Sept. 13, 2011)
• Photos: Sept. 13 Board of Supervisors Presentations (Sept. 13, 2011)
• Board Recognizes NACo Award Recipients (Sept. 13, 2011)
• Do You Know the Basic Steps to Shut Off Your Gas, Water and Electricity? (Sept. 13, 2011)
• McLean Community Center to Host Oktoberfest Dinner Sept. 24 (Sept. 13, 2011)
• Is Your Workplace Prepared for a Disaster? (Sept. 13, 2011)
• Frying Pan Farm Park Introduces Barnyard Birthday Parties (Sept. 13, 2011)
• Video: Voter Registration Deadline Oct. 17 (Sept. 13, 2011)
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Turf Field at Jackson Middle School Sept. 17 (Sept. 13, 2011)

Sept. 12

• Sept. 13 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations (Sept. 12, 2011)
• Video: Fairfax County’s 9-11 10^th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony (Sept. 12, 2011)
• Get Up to $5,000 in Grants to Beautify Your Neighborhood (Sept. 12, 2011)
• Lawrence Fowler Award Nominations Extended to Oct. 3 (PDF) (Sept. 12, 2011)
• Huntington Community Meeting Sept. 14 (Sept. 12, 2011)
• VDOT Reports Road and Bridge Damage Could Cost $10 Million (Sept. 12, 2011)
• Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Sept. 12, 2011)
• Police Warn Public about Dangers of Sinkholes and Road Damage (Sept. 12, 2011)
• Man Dies in Construction Incident (Sept. 12, 2011)
• Police Investigate Third Apparent Drowning (Sept. 12, 2011)
• Bank Robbery Suspect Apprehended (Sept. 12, 2011)
• Low-cost Rabies Clinic in Mason District (Sept. 12, 2011)
• Two Drown in Fairfax County Floods (Sept. 12, 2011)
• Learn About Emergency Preparedness. Visit the Get Ready Fairfax! Fair This Saturday. (Sept. 12, 2011)
• Bullying and Cyberbullying in Fairfax County - Videos Now Available in Multiple Languages (Sept. 12, 2011)

Sept. 9

• Visit Fairfax County's Emergency Blog Friday for Weather and Flooding Updates (Sept. 9, 2011)

Sept. 8

• Street Flooding Potential in Parts of Fairfax County (Sept. 8, 2011)
• Flood Safety Tips (Sept. 8, 2011)
• Sept. 9 Is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day (Sept. 8, 2011)
• Get Up to $5,000 for Your Neighborhood Improvement Project (Sept. 8, 2011)
• Public Comment Period: Amendment to Fairfax County Consolidated Plan Annual Action for FY 2012  (PDF) (Sept. 8, 2011)
• Main Loop of Huntley Meadows Boardwalk Reopens to Visitors (Sept. 8, 2011)
• Crime Solvers Seeks Suspects in Overnight Vehicle Tamperings (Sept. 8, 2011)
• Emergency Preparedness Conference for Child Care Professionals Sept. 17 (Sept. 8, 2011)
• Free Child IDs, Fingerprinting in Alexandria Sept. 9, 10 (Sept. 8, 2011)
• Fall Older Adult Events: Caregiver Support, Fall Prevention, Medicare Presentations (Sept. 8, 2011)
• Video: Remembering Sept. 11, 2001: Tenth Anniversary (Sept. 8, 2011)
• Make Sure Your Family Is Prepared. Make a Family Emergency Plan. (Sept. 8, 2011)

Sept. 7

• Serial Assault Suspect Identified: Police Seek Public's Help (Sept. 7, 2011)
• Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts (Sept. 7, 2011)
• Flooding Safety Tips and Previous Flooding Locations (Sept. 7, 2011)
• Chessies Big Backyard Groundbreaking Set For Sept. 10 (Sept. 7, 2011)
• Sherwood Regional Library Hosts Caribbean Cookbook Author Sept. 24 (Sept. 7, 2011)
• Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste at McLean Govt. Center Sept. 10 (Sept. 7, 2011)
• An Emergency Is Not The Time To Learn The Escape Routes From Your Home (Sept. 7, 2011)

Sept. 6 

• Rider Dies After Motorcycle Collides With Deer (Sept. 6, 2011)
• 131st Recruit Firefighter Graduation (Sept. 6, 2011)
• Be Prepared. Get an Emergency Kit for Your Vehicle (Sept. 6, 2011)
• Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Sept. 6, 2011)
• Video: Fire and Rescue Partners With Local Volunteers on Backpacks for Kids Drive (Sept. 6, 2011)
• Teacher Charged With Computer Solicitation of Child Under Age 15 (Sept. 6, 2011)
• Falls Church Couple Die in Sunday Crash (Sept. 6, 2011)
• Watch "OEM Live" Highlighting Emergency Preparedness on Channel 16 Tonight at 7 p.m. (Sept. 6, 2011)
• Terrariums, Seed Saving, Monarchs Featured in Green Spring Programs Sept. 10 (Sept. 6, 2011)
• Libraries Throughout County Host Used Book Sales in September (Sept. 6, 2011)
• Reston Community Center Lake Anne Expansion to Be Celebrated with Ribbon-Cutting (Sept. 6, 2011)

Sept. 2

• Video: Emergency Communications Post 9/11 (Sept. 2, 2011)
• Holiday DWI Checkpoints on Land & Water (Sept. 2, 2011)
• Weekender: Dinosaurs, Fruits and Veggies, Butterflies and Boats (Sept. 2, 2011)
• Watch September “County Magazine”: 9/11Memories, 2015 World Police and Fire Games, 4-H Fair (Sept. 2, 2011)
• Teens Invited to Explore Policing (Sept. 2, 2011)
• Metro Orange and Blue Line Closures Sept. 2-5 (Sept. 2, 2011)
• Should I Stay or Should I Go? Do You Know When to Evacuate or Shelter-in-Place. (Sept. 2, 2011)

Sept. 1

• September Is National Preparedness Month: A Time to Remember. A Time to Prepare. (Sept. 1, 2011)
• Park Authority Named Best Overall Commitment to Aquatics (Sept. 1, 2011)
• Golden Gazette: Trusts for Estate Planning, Sept. Gardening, Medicare Enrollment Review (PDF) (Sept. 1, 2011)
• Sherwood Regional Library Celebrates 40th Anniversary Sept. 10 and 17 (Sept. 1, 2011)

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