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Wireless Emergency Alerts are Now Available in Our Area (May 13, 2013)
Turn Around, Don't Drown (May 9, 2013)
April ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Newsletter Features Emergency Preparedness News and Info (PDF) (May 1, 2013)
Ask Fairfax! Online Chat About 9-1-1 this Afternoon at 2 p.m. (April 29, 2013)
Stay Informed, Be Vigilant, Prepare (April 18, 2013)
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week April 14-20 (April 16, 2013)
Red Flag Warning in Effect This Afternoon (April 3, 2013)
March Business/Nonprofit Newsletter (PDF) Features Emergency Preparedness Info, Trainings and More (March 29, 2013)
County Operating Status for March 25 (March 25, 2013)
County Trash and Recycling Collection for March 25 (March 25, 2013)
March Emergency Preparedness Newsletter (PDF) Features Apps, Texting and Preparing for Power Outages (March 21, 2013)
March 18-22 is National Flood Safety Awareness Week (March 18, 2013)
Statewide Tornado Drill Today at 9:45 a.m. (March 12, 2013)
County Operating Status for March 7 (March 7, 2013)
Four Things to Know for the Snow (March 5, 2013)
Winter Storm Watch Issued Beginning Tuesday Evening, March 5 (March 4, 2013)
Be a Force of Nature During National Severe Weather Prepardness Week March 3-9 (March 4, 2013)
Register for March 12 Statewide Tornado Drill (March 1, 2013)
Statewide Burning Law Now in Effec (Feb. 28, 2013)
February ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Update Newsletter Now Available (PDF) (Feb. 28, 2013)
Register Now for Statewide Tornado Drill March 12 (Feb. 12, 2013)
ESF-15 Update Highlights: FCC 9-1-1 Report, New Emergency App; Tornado Drill and More (PDF) (Jan. 31, 2013)
County Operating Status for Jan. 28 (Jan. 28, 2013)
County Operating Status for Jan. 25 (Jan. 25, 2013)
Video: Emergency Manager Offers Tips for Cold Weather and Snow (Jan. 24, 2013)
County Operating Status for Jan. 24 (Jan. 24, 2013)
Extreme Cold Continues and Snow is in the Overnight Forecast (Jan. 23, 2013)
Video: Presidential Inauguration Planning for Fairfax County (Jan. 18, 2013)
6 Suggestions to Prepare for Thursday's Snow (Jan. 16, 2013)
Common Sense Preparations for Attending the Presidential Inauguration (Jan. 14, 2013)
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect until 7 p.m. (Dec. 26, 2012)
Occoquan Dam Siren Test at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13 (Dec. 11, 2012)
Dec. 2-8 is Winter Preparedness Week in Virginia (Dec. 3, 2012)
November ESF-15 Newsletter: Preparedness Tips, Media Articles, Training News and More (PDF) (Dec. 3, 2012)
Christmas Tree Fire Safety Tips (Nov. 26, 2012)
6 Things You Can Do to Get Ready for Winter Weather (Nov. 13, 2012)
Virginia Task Force One Returns Home (Nov. 6, 2012)
"Fall Back" and Check Your Smoke Alarm and Emergency Supply Kit (Nov. 5, 2012)
Fairfax County 9-1-1 Center Productivity Increases during Hurricane Sandy (Nov. 5, 2012)
Document Hurricane Sandy Damage for Potential Disaster Assistance (Nov. 2, 2012)
Latest Road Closures from Hurricane Sandy (Oct. 31, 2012)
Monthly Business/Nonprofit Update Newsletter: Winter Weather, Preparedness News and More (PDF) (Oct. 31, 2012)
Virginia Task Force 1 in New Jersey (Oct. 31, 2012)
VATF-1 Deploys to Ft. Dix, New Jersey (Oct. 31, 2012)
VATF-1 Activated for Hurricane Sandy (Oct. 31, 2012)
Shelter and Emergency Operations Center Now Closed (Oct. 31, 2012)
No NewsWire Today: Stay Tuned to the Emergency Blog for Hurricane Sandy Info (Oct. 30, 2012)
The Importance of Neighbors During Hurricane Sandy (Oct. 26, 2012)
County Government Preparations for Hurricane Sandy (Oct. 26, 2012)
Video: Deputy County Executive Rohrer Discusses Hurricane Sandy Preparation (Oct. 26, 2012)
10 Ways to Get Ready for Hurricane Sandy; Latest Projections (Oct. 26, 2012)
Video: Community Gathers to Discuss Disaster Resiliency (Oct. 26, 2012)
Fairfax County 9-1-1 Celebrates 5^th Annual Fall Awards Ceremony (Oct. 26, 2012)
3 Ways to Prepare for Hurricane Sandy (Oct. 26, 2012)
Firefighters to Check Smoke Alarms, Provide Home Escape Plans Nov. 3 (Oct. 23, 2012)
Hurricane Sandy: Stay Informed and Prepared (Oct. 23, 2012)
Winter Forecast Calls for “Equal Chance” of Winter Temperatures and Precipitation (Oct. 23, 2012)
Virginia Task Force One (VATF-1) Grand Opening and Open House Oct. 19 (Oct. 18, 2012)
Community Roundup Event Sets Stage for Collaboration, Resiliency during Emergencies (Oct. 18, 2012)
We’re Participating in the ShakeOut... Are You? (Oct. 16, 2012)
Are You Registered for the Great Southeast ShakeOut Yet? (Oct. 15, 2012)
Protect Your Digital Presence: National Cyber Security Awareness Month (Oct. 10, 2012)
Emergency Preparedness Newsletter: Survey Results, Volunteers Needed and More (PDF) (Oct. 5, 2012)
Get Where You Need to Be: Fairfax Prepares Day 29 (Oct. 1, 2012)
Car Preparedness: Fairfax Prepares (Sept. 28, 2012)
Flu Updates and More in Business/Nonprofit Newsletter (PDF) (Sept. 28, 2012)
Take Pictures: Fairfax Prepares (Sept. 28, 2012)
Earthquakes: Fairfax Prepares Day 26 (Sept. 26, 2012)
The Importance of Neighborhoods: Fairfax Prepares Day 24 (Sept. 24, 2012)
Fairfax Prepares: Two Ways Out (Sept. 24, 2012)
Emergency Preparedness Newsletter for Child Care Professionals (PDF) (Sept. 24, 2012)
Fairfax Prepares Day 21: Calling 9-1-1 (Sept. 21, 2012)
Fairfax Prepares Day 20: Emergency Speakers Bureau (Sept. 21, 2012)
Fairfax Prepares Day 19: Turning Off Utilities (Sept. 19, 2012)
Fire and Rescue Department Now on Facebook (Sept. 19, 2012)
Fairfax Prepares Day 18: Make a Plan (Sept. 18, 2012)
Fairfax Prepares: Special Needs Registry (Sept. 17, 2012)
Fairfax Prepares Weekend Recap: Get Involved and Floods (Sept. 17, 2012)
Fairfax Prepares: Multiple Languages (Sept. 14, 2012)
Fairfax Prepares: Water, Water, Water (Sept. 14, 2012)
Fairfax Prepares: The Day Before (Sept. 13, 2012)
Fairfax Prepares: Ways to Stay Informed (Sept. 12, 2012)
Ask Fairfax!: National Preparedness Month Discussion Transcript (Sept. 12, 2012)
Video: Volunteer Fairfax Emergency Response Program (Sept. 12, 2012)
Video: Fairfax County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony (Sept. 11, 2012)
We Remember: Fairfax Prepares Day 11 (Sept. 11, 2012)
See Something, Say Something: Fairfax Prepares Day 10 (Sept. 10, 2012)
Fairfax Prepares Weekend Recap: Batteries and Tornado Preparedness (Sept. 10, 2012)
Power Outages: Fairfax Prepares Day 7 (Sept. 7, 2012)
Weather Radios: Fairfax Prepares Day 6 (Sept. 6, 2012)
Submit Questions: Sept. 12 Chat Focuses on Emergency Preparedness (Sept. 6, 2012)
Emergency Survey: Fairfax Prepares Day 5 (Sept. 5, 2012)
Put Together an Emergency Preparedness Kit for Your Pet (Sept. 4, 2012)
A Supply of Emergency Items is Essential for Infants and Young Children (Sept. 4, 2012)
Keep Extra Cash On Hand In Case of Electrical Outage (Sept. 4, 2012)
Be Prepared For School Emergencies; Know Your School's Plan (Sept. 4, 2012)
Find Valuable Emergency Information in the ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Update (Aug. 31, 2012)
Take a Survey to Improve County's Emergency Communications (Aug. 28, 2012)
Business Emergency Preparedness Seminar Sept. 26 (Aug. 27, 2012)
Our Official Comments to the FCC about 9-1-1 Outage (Aug. 23, 2012)
Input Needed from Residents for Emergency Information Survey (Aug. 22, 2012)
Are You Ready for National Preparedness Month? (Aug. 21, 2012)
Tips for Dealing With Extreme Heat (Aug. 17, 2012)
"Emergency Preparedness": Summer Weather Dangers, Flat Stanley and Stella, Business Planning (Aug. 15, 2012)
Emergency Information Survey - Residents and Businesses Encouraged to Provide Feedback (Aug. 13, 2012)
Video: Fairfax County Community Chaplain Corps (Aug. 3, 2012)
July Issue of "ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Update" (July 31, 2012)
How to Spot a Dangerous Tree and What You Can Do (July 18, 2012)
Report Derecho Storm Damage Online with New Disaster Database (July 13, 2012)
Debris Removal Information and Options (July 11, 2012)
June 29 Storm Report Presented to Board of Supervisors (July 10, 2012)
Video: Heat Safety Tips (July 2, 2012)
Special July 4 Schedule for Trash And Recycling Facilities (July 2, 2012)
Storm Aftermath: What You Need to Know (June 30, 2012)
Drink Up During This Heatwave Weekend (June 29, 2012)
July Business/Nonprofit Update Newsletter Features Preparedness Info and More (PDF) (June 29, 2012)
Lightning Safety: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors (June 26, 2012)
Increased Chance for Wildfires Today; Take Caution Igniting Flames (June 25, 2012)
County Courthouse Closed June 13 Due to Bomb Threat (June 13, 2012)
Video: Family Emergency Kit Practice Guide (June 8, 2012)
Flash Flood Watch Until Midnight; Information for Flood-Prone Areas (June 1, 2012)
Severe Weather to Impact Our Area; Tornado Watch Until 9 p.m. (June 1, 2012)
ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Update: Preparedness Info, Cybersecurity (PDF) (May 31, 2012)
Video: Learn About the Office of Emergency Management (May 30, 2012)
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know Our Risk (May 29, 2012)
Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Begins Friday (May 25, 2012)
Video: Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday May 25-31 (May 25, 2012)
Join the Online Discussion May 22 on Preparing for Hurricane Season (May 21, 2012)
Celebrate Emergency Medical Services Week May 19 at 5 County RECenters (May 16, 2012)
Save Money During Sales Tax Holiday May 25-31 (May 16, 2012)
Boating Safety Tips, Safety Patrols Begin Soon (May 14, 2012)
County 9-1-1 is Certified Partner of National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (May 8, 2012)
Have a Crime to Report? There's an App for That! (April 24, 2012)
Take Action: It's National Severe Weather Preparedness Week (April 24, 2012)
Learn About Fairfax County 9-1-1: What is Emergency Medical Dispatch (April 18, 2012)
Elevated Threat for Wildfires Today: Take Steps to Prevent Them (April 12, 2012)
Public Safety Communications Telecommunicator Awards Presented (April 10, 2012)
Video: 9-1-1 Center Telecommunicators (April 10, 2012)
Tornado Exercise Day 2 Recap: Sewage, Water, Animals and Other Issues (March 21, 2012)
Day 1 Recap of Tornado Exercise; What Would You Do? (March 20, 2012)
10 Questions to Ask When Tornadoes Strike Fairfax County (March 15, 2012)
Tornado Watch and Warning Differences (March 14, 2012)
Change Clocks, Smoke Alarms and Emergency Supply Kits (March 9, 2012)
Are Your Windows Kid Safe? (March 9, 2012)
Recognizing Tornado Danger Signs (March 8, 2012)
Participate in Statewide Tornado Drill March 20 (March 7, 2012)
Coming Soon: (Fake) Tornadoes in Fairfax County (March 6, 2012)
Firefighters Check Smoke Alarms, Provide Home Escape Plans (March 5, 2012)
February ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Update Available (PDF) (March 2, 2012)
Resolve to Be Ready: Emergency Kits for Home, Work & Cars (Jan. 27, 2012)
A Year Later: Steps Forward after January 2011 Snowstorm (Jan. 26, 2012)
January Issue of the Emergency Preparedness Newsletter (PDF) is Now Online (Jan. 24, 2012)
Resolve to be Ready in 2012 - Make an Emergency Kit (PDF) (Jan. 13, 2012)
Resolve To Be Ready for Emergencies in 201 (Dec. 29, 2011)
December ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Newsletter Available (Dec. 29, 2011)
Video: VDOT - Getting Ready for Winter (Dec. 28, 2011)
Winter Fire and Holiday Tree Safety, Snow and New Web Portal Featured in Emergency Preparedness Newsletter (PDF) (Dec. 28, 2011)
New Regional Website to Provide Emergency Information (Dec. 20, 2011)
Prepare Your Vehicle Now for Winter Weather (Dec. 20, 2011)
Video: National Capital Region's SNOW: Stay Off the Roads Not Out in the Weather (Dec. 16, 2011)
Dec. 6 Tropical Storm Lee Presentation to the Board of Supervisors (Dec. 6, 2011)
Winter Preparedness Week is Dec. 4-10. Are You Ready? (Dec. 2, 2011)
Business/Nonprofit Emergency Newsletter: Updates on Tropical Storm Lee; Winter Preparedness and More (PDF) (Dec. 1, 2011)
Winter Preparedness, NOAA Radio and Cybersecurity Featured in Emergency Preparedness Newsletter (PDF) (Nov. 22, 2011)
Gov. McDonnell Requests Low-Interest Loans for Recovery from Tropical Storm Lee (Nov. 9, 2011)
Test of the National Emergency Alert System Today at 2 p.m. (Nov. 9, 2011)
Urban Search Rescue Team Gets “Concrete Buster” Tool (Nov. 7, 2011)
Video: Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. (Nov. 7, 2011)
Change Clocks, Smoke Alarms and Emergency Supply Kits This Weekend (Nov. 4, 2011)
Start Thinking About Winter Weather Preparedness (Oct. 28, 2011)
Be Prepared: Buy Flood Insurance Now at Discounted Rates (Oct. 26, 2011)
Video: Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Nov. 9 PSA (Oct. 26, 2011)
Home Heating Fuel Program Accepting Applications Through Nov. 14, Crisis Assistance Detailed (Oct. 26, 2011)
Halloween Safety Tips Among Items in This Month’s “Emergency Preparedness” Newsletter (PDF) (Oct. 25, 2011)
Check Chimneys and Smoke Alarms Now (Oct. 21, 2011)
Audio: Listen to the Latest Health and Safety Podcast (Oct. 20. 2011)
Be Safe When Using Alternate Heating Sources (Oct. 20, 2011)
Emergency Preparedness: If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail (Oct. 14, 2011)
Governor Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Fairfax County (Oct. 11, 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)
How to Contact Family Members During an Emergency (Sept. 28, 2011)
Get Tech Ready! Digital Preparedness Helps You Get Ready for Emergencies (Sept. 27, 2011)
If You See Something, Say Something: Terrorism Awareness (Sept. 26, 2011)
Stay Informed With the Emergency Preparedness Newsletter (Sept. 23, 2011)
Video: Fairfax County's Pre-Disaster Plan Summit 2011 (Sept. 21, 2011)
Blackouts/Power Loss Can Happen at Any Time. Are You Prepared? (Sept. 21, 2011)
The Atlantic Hurricane Season Lasts Through November. Learn How to Prepare. (Sept. 20, 2011)
Tornadoes Can Appear with Little or No Warning. Learn How to Act Quickly (Sept. 19, 2011)
How to File Assessment Appeals for Damaged or Destroyed Buildings (Sept. 16, 2011)
Photos: Huntington Community Flood Assistance (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)
Send Flood Damage Estimates to Fairfax County (Sept. 15, 2011)
Make Sure Your Child's School or Daycare Has an Emergency Response Plan (Sept. 15, 2011)
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)
Include Your Pet in Your Family Emergency Plan & Kit (Sept. 14, 2011)
Residents Encouraged to Submit Flooding Damage Reports (Sept. 13, 2011)
Call Solid Waste Management for Flood Debris Removal (Sept. 13, 2011)
Do You Know the Basic Steps to Shut Off Your Gas, Water and Electricity? (Sept. 13, 2011)
Is Your Workplace Prepared for a Disaster? (Sept. 13, 2011)
Video: Fairfax County’s 9-11 10th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony (Sept. 12, 2011)
Huntington Community Meeting Sept. 14 (Sept. 12, 2011)
Learn About Emergency Preparedness. Visit the Get Ready Fairfax! Fair This Saturday. (Sept. 12, 2011)
Street Flooding Potential in Parts of Fairfax County (Sept. 8, 2011)
Flood Safety Tips (Sept. 8, 2011)
Make Sure Your Family Is Prepared. Make a Family Emergency Plan. (Sept. 8, 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)
An emergency is not the time to learn the escape routes from your home (Sept. 7, 2011)
Be Prepared. Get an Emergency Kit for Your Vehicle (Sept. 6, 2011)
Watch "OEM Live" Highlighting Emergency Preparedness on Channel 16 Tonight at 7 p.m. (Sept. 6, 2011)
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Do You Know When to Evacuate or Shelter-in-Place. (Sept. 2, 2011)
September Is National Preparedness Month: A Time to Remember. A Time to Prepare. (Sept. 1, 2011)
Virginia Task Force 1 Returning from Connecticut (Aug. 31, 2011)
Fairfax Inspectors Help Louisa County Assess Quake Damage (Aug. 30, 2011)
Audio: Listen to the Latest Health and Safety Podcast (Aug. 30, 2011)
Pet Preparedness Tips (Aug. 26, 2011)
Digital Preparedness Kit (Aug. 26, 2011)
Video: Fairfax County Prepares for Irene (Aug. 26, 2011)
Video: Preparing for Hurricane Irene on Friday (Aug. 26, 2011)
Hurricane Irene Online Discussion Transcript (Aug. 26, 2011)
Safety Tips for Construction Sites and Homeowners (Aug. 26, 2011)
Plan Alternative Power for Medicine, Special Needs (Aug. 26, 2011)
Virginia Task Force 1 Activated to North Carolina (Aug. 26, 2011)
Preparing for Hurricane Irene (Aug. 25, 2011)
Fairfax County Launches New Emergency Information Blog (Aug. 25, 2011)
Earthquakes and Hurricanes: Are You Prepared? (Aug. 25, 2011)
Pohick and City of Fairfax Regional Libraries Reopened Today at 1 p.m. (Aug. 24, 2011)
Send In Questions for Aug. 26 Online Chat on Hurricane Irene & Earthquakes (Aug. 24, 2011)
Health Department's Springfield Clinic Closed Today (Aug. 24, 2011)
Pohick and City of Fairfax Regional Libraries Closed Today Due to Quake (Aug. 24, 2011)
Building Safety Tips Following Yesterday's Earthquake (Aug. 24, 2011)
Develop a Family Emergency Communications Plan (Aug. 23, 2011)
Statement from Chairman Bulova Following Earthquake (Aug. 23. 2011)
View Earthquake Status Updates (Aug. 23, 2011)
Earthquake Preparedness Tips (Aug. 23, 2011)
Submit Questions Now for Upcoming "OEM Live" Program on Emergency Preparedness (Aug. 23, 2011)
Video: Preparing For All Hazards: Family Emergency Preparedness Plan (Aug. 17, 2011)
Gunfire-Like Noises May Be Heard at Dulles Expo Center Today (Aug. 11)
August “Emergency Preparedness” Newsletter is Now Online (PDF) (Aug. 11)
Audio: Listen to the Latest Health and Safety Podcast (Aug. 10, 2011)
Create Your Family or Business Emergency Plan with New Online Tool (July 29, 2011)
Accidental Annandale House Fire (July 27, 2011)
Photos: New Images of Alleged Serial Cutter Suspect Released (July 27, 2011)
Safety Tips for Using Moon Bounces (July 27, 2011)
During the Dog Days of Summer, Remember to Keep Your Pets Safe (July 22, 2011)
During Extreme Heat, Be Alert for the Signs of Heat-Related Illnesses Like Heat Stroke (July 21, 2011)
Excessive Heat and Humidity On the Way: Use Summer Safety Tips to Take Care (July 20, 2011)
Help the Vulnerable Through the Extreme Heat (July 20, 2011)
It's Hot. Fairfax County Health Director Offers Tips on How to Beat the Heat (July 19, 2011)

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