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Learn about the start of hurricane season and Hurricane Preparedness Week, how county staff are prepared for flooding, the Fairfax County Crime Solvers program and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
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Health and Safety Podcast
May 19, 2010
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May 19, 2010: Hurricane season. Hurricane Preparedness Week. DPWES Flood Response Plan. Fairfax Crime Solvers. Motorcycle Safety Awareness
Month.
Hurricane Season
Starts June 1
Hurricane PreparednessWeek - May 23-29
Visit www.nhc.noaa.gov for more information and resources.
Hurricane Sales Tax HolidayMay 25-31 Save money and protect your
home and business during hurricane and flooding season. Items such as:– Batteries– Bottled water– Duct tape– First-aid kits– Portable generators– NOAA weather radios
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/prepare/emergency-prep-sales-tax-holiday.htm
Hurricane Sales Tax Holiday Submit pictures to
www.flickr.com/groups/fairfaxprepares
Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management - 571-350-1000 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/oem
Flooding
Department of Public Works and Environmental Services has created
a flood response plan:
– Mobilizes employees to monitor water levels and the safety of local dams.
– Around-the-clock monitoring of sensors that provide real-time data on rainfall amounts, water levels and other data.
Emergency Notification Community Emergency
Alert Network, or CEAN.
To receive emergency alerts, register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean.
Fairfax Crime Solvers Become a Facebook fan. 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) E-mail through the website,
www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org Text “TIP187” plus your
message to 274637.
Motorcycle Safety Use your headlight day and night. Use reflective strips or decals on
clothing and on your motorcycle. Be aware of car and truck blind
spots.
www.nhtsa.gov www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police
Additional Information www.fairfaxcounty.gov www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency
9-1-1 – Emergency police, fire, medical.
703-691-2131 – Non-emergency.
