Public Affairs

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.
703-324-3187 TTY 711
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Tony Castrilli
Director of Public Affairs

Fairfax County Press Rooms

Fairfax County has three main press rooms:

Emergencies: MPSTOC Press Room

During emergencies, briefings are typically conducted from the McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center, located at 4890 Alliance Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Fire & Police: PSHQ Press Room

Public safety briefings are conducted from Public Safety Headquarters, located at 12099 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035.

County Announcements: Government Center Press Room

Major County announcements are typically made from the Government Center, located at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035. 

Government Center Press RoomThe Government Center press room is located on the first floor, next to the Board Auditorium, in Room 158. It is equipped with free wireless internet service, workstations, a briefing area, and four television monitors.

The room is secured 24/7. Members of the media who need regular access should contact the Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs to request an access card. Media representatives who only need occasional access can present their credentials to building security at the main entrance to receive a one-day pass.

For more information, contact the Office of Public Affairs at publicaffairs@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-3187, TTY 711.

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