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The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) provides emergency mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery services to the residents of Fairfax County.

Learn more about OEM, including the county's Emergency Operations Plan.

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Emergency Preparedness Newsletter

Be sure to read the current issue of the "Emergency Preparedness" newsletter. Stay up-to-date on local, regional, state and national news about being prepared for an emergency or disaster.

Presentations on Emergency Preparedness

The Office of Emergency Management would like to give you and your colleagues the tools to prepare for an emergency. If you, your homeowners or civic association, or your business are in need of a presentation about emergency preparedness or other emergency-related topics, contact Marcelo Ferreira at 571-350-1000, TTY 711.

Health and Safety Podcast

Listen every two weeks to the latest edition of the Health and Safety podcast, featuring emergency preparedness news and information. Also available is the News to Use podcast and a podcast featuring highlights of the Board of Supervisors meetings.

Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan

Fairfax County, led by the Office of Emergency Management, has developed a Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan (PDRP) supported by a Department of Homeland Security Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant. The county thanks area businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations that played a part in this important planning effort. For questions on the PDRP project, call OEM at 571-350-1000, TTY 711. 

Are You Prepared?

The Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management suggests a simple four-step process for residents to prepare themselves, their communities and their businesses for naturally occuring or man-made emergencies.

• Assemble a kit.
• Make a plan.
• Be informed.
• Get involved.

All residents should learn what to do in case of an emergency. This includes how to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself, your family and property. Disaster can strike quickly and without warning, requiring you to evacuate your neighborhood, or, in some cases, confine you to your home. Preparing in advance by learning what hazards may affect your community and learning how to deal with these hazards is an important part of emergency preparedness. Be ready!