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Overview

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!

Residents are encouraged to:

• Assemble an emergency supply kit
• Make a family communication plan
• Be informed of possible emergencies
• Get involved to help prepare your family, community and business

 Sign up for Fairfax County's Community Emergency Alert Network (CEAN) to receive important emergency alerts, notifications and updates during a major crisis or emergency, in addition to day-today notices about weather and traffic.