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Saturday, October 22, 2022 | 10 - 11 am via Zoom

Presenter: Courtney Arroyo, Community Engagement Manager, Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management and Security

Join Fairfax County Emergency Management professionals to learn more about preparing for emergencies, what hazards affect our area, and steps you can take to protect yourself. We will talk about how to involve all citizens in emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, crime prevention, and emergency training. Learn how to also protect yourself from scams after disasters

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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When: Saturday, April 23, 2022
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 AM EST
Title of Presentation: An Introduction to Public Health Preparedness
Speaker: Molly Barlow, MS - HEM

This program will provide an introduction to public health emergency preparedness with an emphasis on the individual and family and will cover the following topics:

  • Overview of the Health Department’s role in emergency preparedness and response
  • Understand making a plan to prepare for public health emergencies
  • Discuss building an emergency preparedness kit tailored for personal health needs
  • Review ways to stay informed during public health emergencies
  • Learn about the Medical Reserve Corps program and how to get involved in your community

See the flyer for more information.  Please register.

Workshop will include what hazards could affect the area you live in as well as what to do before, during and after an emergency.

with Fairfax County's Office of Emergency Management 

Recorded: November 9, 2019
Live Internet Webcast

Live Webcast will begin after 11:30 AM -

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The Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing in collaboration with Fairfax County Public Safety agencies are hosting a workshop to discuss how to prepare and respond to emergencies.

 

 

There’s a “golden hour” after a vehicle crash or emergency.

Medical help may be required, but first responders need to know what medical conditions people might have, especially if they are unconscious or unable to talk.

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department’s new “Yellow Dot Program” could save your life, and enrollment is simple:

  1. Visit your local fire station for a kit.
  2. Fill out the booklet in pencil (so you can make future updates).
  3. Attach a current photo into the booklet.
  4. Place the booklet in your glove compartment.
  5. Place the yellow dot decal in the lower left of your rear windshield to alert first responders to check the glove compartment for vital medical information. Tip: place the sticker no higher than three inches from the bottom.