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October 6, 2026
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10, and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue wants every household to answer one question: If a...
September 22, 2026
Protect important documents such as your identification, insurance policies, financial records, property records and contact information.
September 16, 2026
The StormReady program is designed to recognize communities that have established a high level of severe weather preparedness. It is built around a simple but important concept: effective warnings require more than forecasting the weather.
September 8, 2026
A simple household emergency plan can prevent confusion when family members are separated. Make a plan that includes how you’ll communicate, where you’ll meet, who your out-of-area contact is, and what your household needs.
September 4, 2026
Strong storms moved through Fairfax County overnight, leaving power outages, downed trees and road closures across the area. If you are heading out today, watch for downed limbs, standing water and traffic signals that may be out in some neighborhood...