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Learn How to Protect the Chesapeake Bay If You Live or Play Near a River, Stream or Shoreline

Director, External Communications Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 11 hr ago

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The Chesapeake Bay is one of the world’s most productive coastal water bodies, and it collects water from Fairfax County streams and rivers. We all need to do our part to keep its tributaries clean.

One of the biggest ways everyone can help protect our waterways is to properly dispose of trash including plastic items that are not bio-degradable.

Learn more about the bay and get involved in keeping it clean as we recognize Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week, June 1-9: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/learn...

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SHAPE the Future of Aging Plan Addresses Needs of Older Adults

Director, External Communications Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 1 day ago

The SHAPE the Future of Aging Plan is a strategic plan to make Fairfax County a better place to age, where older adults can live safely, independently and with dignity.

The Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, in partnership with the Fairfax Area Commission on Aging, recently provided a year one update on the plan.

Summary: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/shape...

One-Year Update: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/boardofsup...

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Attend Disability First Responder & Safety Resource Fair on June 1

Director, External Communications Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 2 days ago

The Arc of Northern Virginia is partnering with our public safety agencies to hold a safety fair for people with disabilities. Participants will interact with first responders and learn about other available safety resources.

Saturday, June 1
2-4 p.m.
Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy, 14601 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151

Participants will be able to:
✅ Practice police traffic stops and traffic accident response.
✅ Practice talking with and using fire, rescue, and EMS services.
✅ Ask questions of first responders.
✅ Learn about planning for natural disasters and other emergencies.
✅ Receive a personalized DD identification card to hand to first responders in the event of an emergency.

This event is open to anyone with any disability or general anxiety about public safety interactions. Participants can be a driver (licensed or unlicensed and getting ready to drive), or a passenger or bystander.

REGISTER: https://arcofnva.app.neoncrm.com/np/clie...

2 days ago Subscribers of Fairfax County Government in General

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Urgent alert

Director, External Communications Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 4 days ago

m.) The tornado watch has been cancelled.

Emergency Alert. (5/27, 4:15 p.m.) A tornado watch is in effect for Fairfax County and most of the region until 11 p.m.

⚠️ WATCH = BE PREPARED because a tornado is possible

Pay attention to weather alerts throughout the evening. If a warning is issued:
🚨 WARNING = TAKE ACTION because a tornado is imminent or already occurring

Guide to Tornado Preparedness in Fairfax County: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/guide...

Edited 4 days ago · Posted May 27, 2024 Subscribers of Fairfax County Government in Safety

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Memorial Day Weekend

Director, External Communications Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 24 May

This Memorial Day and every day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives to protect ours. As the unofficial kickoff to summer, it's also an opportunity to enjoy the freedoms they safeguarded.

☑️ Visit Fairfax's list of Memorial Day weekend events
https://www.fxva.com/blog/post/memorial-...

☑️ Police Department plans and safety tips
https://fcpdnews.wordpress.com/2024/05/2...

☑️ Health Department water safety tips
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/poo...

☑️ Fire and Rescue Department grilling safety tips
https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2022...

☑️ Fairfax County Government offices will be closed Monday, May 27, in observation of Memorial Day. However, some services will be available, including public safety personnel.

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The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia is hosting an online presentation with George Mason University, "Teen Suicide Prevention: What Every Parent/Guardian Needs to Know.

Director, External Communications Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 23 May

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May 30, 6-7:30 p.m.

REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register...

23 May Subscribers of Fairfax County Government in General

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Do you know a Fairfax County resident who deserves to be recognized for their work to protect and enhance the natural environment?

Director, External Communications Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 22 May

We want to hear about them!

Submit a nomination for the 2024 Environmental Excellence Awards by June 9: https://bit.ly/3bc9EZl

22 May Subscribers of Fairfax County Government in General

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2024 Fairfax County Foster Parent of the Year

Director, External Communications Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 20 May

Congratulations to Calvin Dyson. He’s been recognized as the 2024 Fairfax County Foster Parent of the Year by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

Calvin’s desire to make the world a better place led him down the path to adopting two sons and fostering additional children. Although he was not a fluent Spanish speaker when he began his adoption journey, Calvin immersed himself in learning all that he could about his adoptive son’s country of origin and native language. Calvin learned that by using physical gestures and Google Translate they could communicate without knowing the same language.

Today, over 200 Fairfax County children are in foster care. The Department of Family Services' Foster Care and Adoption Program offers temporary foster homes for these children and services to help their families.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_jS6IwF...

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Your Guide to Cycling in Fairfax County

Director, External Communications Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 17 May

Over the last 20 years, there’s been a significant increase in bicycling on county trails, sidewalks and roads. As a result, we’ve expanded our multi-use trails and bike lanes.

Be ready for your next ride with safety tips, our color-coded bike map, bike parking information and more.

Details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/guide...

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Expanding Treatment Options for Youth Using Opioids

Director, External Communications Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 15 May

There has been a significant rise in nonfatal overdoses involving those under the age of 18 in the Fairfax Health District. Key initiatives are underway to expand services for young people using opioids, including:

☑️ Youth Medication Assisted Treatment Expansion
☑️ George Mason University and Partners Clinic Bridge Partnership
☑️ Community Based Teams
☑️ Youth Detoxification and Residential Crisis Stabilization Services

Full details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/expan...

If you or someone you know is experiencing substance use issues, there are numerous county resources available:

✔️ If the situation is immediately life-threatening, call or text 911. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel carry medication that can prevent deaths from opioid overdose.

✔️ Call the CSB Entry & Referral line at 703-383-8500 to access substance use treatment services for youth and adults.

✔️ If it's after business hours, call CSB Emergency Services at 703-573-5679 or the Fairfax Detoxification Center at 703-502-7000; both are available 24/7.

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