Keeping You Safe on The Water This Summer
We have a lot of waterways in Fairfax County to enjoy, including 17 lakes and 80 miles of shoreline on the Potomac and Occoquan rivers. //READ MORE >>
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Your Guide to Snakes in Fairfax County
With the emergence of spring and summer quickly approaching, many residents will be spending more time outdoors. As temperatures continue //READ MORE >>
Know What to Do During the Next Tornado Warning
In April, heavy storms swept through Fairfax County. Earlier in the day, a tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service to //READ MORE >>
4 Ways to Safely Dispose of Unused Medications
Updated Feb. 14, 2019 In this age of opioid addiction, reduce the danger lurking in your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of unused //READ MORE >>
What We Can Do to Prevent Pedestrian Crashes – and Fatalities
Updated April 11, 2019 The news is heartbreaking. So far in 2019, there have been at least 36 pedestrian crashes, including seven //READ MORE >>
Be Aware of Your Surroundings; If You See Something, Say Something
We can all play a role in protecting our community and each other. One key way is to remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings – //READ MORE >>
FCPS Digital Citizenship Week: Resources for Raising Respectful and Ethical Digital Students
What does it take to be a good digital citizen? Each day in Fairfax County Public Schools, students work to develop the skills and //READ MORE >>
Back to School on Aug. 28! 7 Things to Know
Wow, summer went by really fast! More than 190,000 Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students will be heading back to school on Tuesday, //READ MORE >>
5 Tips For Parents Sending Students Off to College
In the coming days and weeks a virtual parade of cars filled with excited college students and anxious parents will be leaving our county //READ MORE >>
8 Ways to Keep Burglars Away From Your Home This Summer
Do you have a vacation or extended trip on the horizon, especially now that it’s summer? Burglars might be interested to know, //READ MORE >>
