Helping Our Neighbors Impacted by Florence
We were lucky. For a while the forecast was ominous that our county would be impacted by Hurricane Florence, but we were fortunate. //READ MORE >>
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Two Historic Hurricanes Mean Deployments for County’s Public Safety Staff
Editor’s Note: Close to 100 Fairfax County public safety personnel from multiple agencies are helping our neighbors to the south with //READ MORE >>
Stop the Bleed: Learn How You Can Save a Life
A person can die from severe uncontrolled bleeding in as little as five minutes. Often times, when a traumatic bleeding emergency occurs, //READ MORE >>
Help Save Lives: Adopt a Fire Hydrant
SHARE POINT Adopt a fire hydrant near your home or business and keep it clear of snow, shrubs and other… Click To Tweet Our //READ MORE >>
County Conversation: Winter Preparedness Tips
On the most recent edition of the “County Conversation” podcast, Seamus Mooney, coordinator of emergency management, talked //READ MORE >>
Planning for Emergencies Begins at Home, But New Survey Shows Many Not Prepared
SHARE POINT More preparedness, please! See survey results for how prepared county households are for emergencies Click To Tweet //READ MORE >>
Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 5-7: Bookbags, Flashlights, Dishwashers, Garter Belts and More
SHARE POINT Save $$ Aug. 5-7 during sales tax holiday, lots of items qualify: Click To Tweet Get your shopping shoes on. From Aug. 5-7, //READ MORE >>
Derecho Storm Four Years Later
SHARE POINTS 2012 derecho storm left thousands without power, caused extensive damage Click To Tweet We’re preparing for the next //READ MORE >>
Stay Informed Via Our Emergency Blog and Other Tools
It bears repeating – the best way for all of us to get through this storm is to stay informed. Here are your best resources for //READ MORE >>
What to Do If There’s an Active Shooter Nearby
Whether it’s an incident like the shootings in Orlando or San Bernardino, or you are in the checkout line at the mall or drafting an //READ MORE >>
