Winter Storm Warning in Effect |
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Dear Residents,
For the latest snow information:
For questions about snow removal, shoveling, or other winter weather related questions, visit the County's snow webpage here.
- VDOT/The roads
- VDOT owns the majority of roads in Fairfax County and they are in charge of plowing them.
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To report hazardous road conditions, call VDOT’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-367-7623 or visit online.
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Road conditions can be tracked here and you can track VDOT's plows here.
- VDOT asks that drivers carefully monitor weather reports for shifts in conditions and make plans now to avoid Wednesday travel.
- Power outages:
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Dominion: Report a power outage online here or call 1-866-366-4357.
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NOVEC: Report a power outage online here or call 703-335-0500.
- Utilities:
- Report problems:
- Verizon: 1-800-837-4966
- Cox: 703-378-8422
- Washington Gas Emergency: 844-927-4427
- Hypothermia Shelters: If you see someone who is unsheltered and you think they are at risk of hypothermia, call the County’s non-emergency police phone number: 703-691-2131.
- Hypothermia Prevention for Pets: Be sure your pet is warm and has adequate care and shelter. Adequate shelter requires that the shelter:
- Be suitable for the species, age, condition, size, and type of each animal.
- Provide adequate space for each animal.
- Be safe and protect each animal from injury during rain, sleet, snow, and ice.
- Protect each animal from adverse effects of heat or cold and physical suffering.
- Protect each animal from impairment of health.
- Be properly lighted and properly cleaned.
- Enables each animal to be clean and dry, except when detrimental to the species.
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Provide a solid surface, resting platform, pad, floormat, or similar device that is large enough for the animal to lie on in a normal manner, and can be maintained in a sanitary manner. (This requirement is for cats and dogs).
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- If you or someone you are with begins to have chest discomfort, especially with one or more of the other signs of a heart attack, call or text 9-1-1 right away.
- If you have a history of heart disease do not shovel without your doctor’s OK.
- Take breaks while shoveling and do not overexert yourself, especially if you are usually inactive. Shovel small amounts of snow at a time. Push the snow instead of lifting where possible.
- Use proper form if lifting is necessary: keeping your back straight and lift with your legs.
- Avoid shoveling under snow-covered trees and roof lines due to possibly falling limbs, ice and snow.
- Dress in layers and wear warm clothing.
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- Any final decisions regarding COVID protocol are made by the elected members of the School Board and Superintendent.
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Separate from our Health Department, FCPS recently announced their own COVID-19 testing clinics. See more here.
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It feels like I know a lot of people who have recently contracted COVID-19. Fortunately, they were vaccinated. Their symptoms seemed to be mild and after a few days, they all recovered. The truth is: vaccines have made a huge difference for our community over the past year. You stepped up, took the time and energy to act and, most likely, you saved many lives by getting your vaccinations. I urge all of you not to give up; get vaccinated and boosted. Don’t wait. Please, schedule your appointment now. There are many in our community are still vulnerable to the serious effects of COVID and now our local hospitals are starting to feel the strain. I urge everyone to get vaccinated and boosted as soon as you’re able.
- What else can you do?
- Wear a well-fitting mask while in public indoor settings. Don’t let up on this. We are at record-high numbers of cases, and we must continue to practice safe health strategies now.
- If you’re sick, stay home.
- Around others? Don’t forget to wash your hands (frequently).
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If you or a family member tests positive for COVID-19, follow these steps.
- We are all concerned about COVID-19 but, by continuing to work together, we will get through this.
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Office Phone: (703) 560-6946
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