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Help Shape 9-1-1 Services in Fairfax County

Digital Communications and Strategy Director Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 1 day ago
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Our Department of Public Safety Communications (the 9-1-1 Center), in partnership with George Mason University, is seeking your help to improve emergency services.

Focus groups are being formed to talk about how community members and first responders work together. Your input will help:
✅ Spot challenges in emergency response
✅ Identify what communities need
✅ Find ways to make services better
✅ Share your thoughts on how AI tools could support emergency services

An upcoming session is scheduled near you:
Centreville Regional Library
Sunday, April 6
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
14200 St Germain Dr., Centreville

Each focus group lasts about 2-3 hours. Food and refreshments will be provided.

REGISTER: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.go...

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Help Shape 9-1-1 Services in Fairfax County

Digital Communications and Strategy Director Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 1 day ago
Photo from Digital Communications and Strategy Director Greg L.

Our Department of Public Safety Communications (the 9-1-1 Center), in partnership with George Mason University, is seeking your help to improve emergency services.

Focus groups are being formed to talk about how community members and first responders work together. Your input will help:
✅ Spot challenges in emergency response
✅ Identify what communities need
✅ Find ways to make services better
✅ Share your thoughts on how AI tools could support emergency services

An upcoming session is scheduled near you:
Richard Byrd Library
Saturday, April 5
3-6 p.m.
7250 Commerce St., Springfield

Each focus group lasts about 2-3 hours. Food and refreshments will be provided.

REGISTER: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.go...

1 day ago Subscribers of Fairfax County Government in 41 neighborhoods in General
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Help Shape 9-1-1 Services in Fairfax County

Digital Communications and Strategy Director Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 1 day ago
Photo from Digital Communications and Strategy Director Greg L.

Our Department of Public Safety Communications (the 9-1-1 Center), in partnership with George Mason University, is seeking your help to improve emergency services.

Focus groups are being formed to talk about how community members and first responders work together. Your input will help:
✅ Spot challenges in emergency response
✅ Identify what communities need
✅ Find ways to make services better
✅ Share your thoughts on how AI tools could support emergency services

An upcoming session is scheduled near you:
Culmore Library
Saturday, March 22
3-6 p.m.
6101 Knollwood Dr., Falls Church

Each focus group lasts about 2-3 hours. Food and refreshments will be provided.

REGISTER: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.go...

1 day ago Subscribers of Fairfax County Government in 50 neighborhoods in General
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It’s Always Litter Season;

Digital Communications and Strategy Director Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 1 day ago
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Learn How You Can Help, Free Supplies Available

From intentional to unintentional littering, we see it across our county any time of the year. You’re the first line of defense and can help tackle litter if you’re able to.

Thousands of volunteers participate in cleanups each year in all corners of our county. Organize a community cleanup around your school, neighborhood, office building or any other area in need of beautification.

And the good news is that Clean Fairfax Council can support your effort – whether you’re an individual, community group, business, school or anyone who wants to help keep our woods, trails, roadways and elsewhere clearer.

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

It’s Always Litter Season; Learn How You Can Help, Free Supplies Available | News Center
Help cleanup litter around Fairfax County. Clean Fairfax Council provides free supplies. Learn who to contact to report some litter cases.
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County, FCPS Launch School Bus Arm Camera Program to Boost Safety

Digital Communications and Strategy Director Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 4 days ago
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Drivers who pass school buses loading and unloading children will soon receive $250 citations in the mail as a partnership between the county and Fairfax County Public Schools designed to improve the safety of students launches this spring.

The joint effort includes debuting 50 bus camera systems to identify drivers not adhering to the “stop arm” signals used by bus drivers to alert those on the road to the presence of students getting on or off of buses.

TIMELINE
🛑 Now until April 8: 30-day notice period, providing drivers with time to familiarize themselves with the regulations.
🛑 April 9-May 11: warning citations begin (no fines).
🛑 May 12: violators will be subject to a fine of $250 sent by mail.

More details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/count...

County, FCPS Launch School Bus Arm Camera Program to Boost Safety | News Center
Drivers who pass school buses loading and unloading children will soon receive $250 citations in the mail as a partnership between the county and Fairfax County Public Schools designed to improve the safety of students launches this spring. The joint effort includes debuting 50 bus camera systems to identify drivers not adhering to the “stop arm” signals used by bus drivers to alert those on the road to the presence of students getting on or off of buses.
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4 days ago Subscribers of Fairfax County Government in General
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Help End Period Poverty: Donate to Our Menstrual Product Drive

Digital Communications and Strategy Director Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 5 days ago
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Period poverty causes unnecessary disruptions in daily life, school and work.
Support our local shelters and nonprofits by donating new and sealed packages of tampons, pads, liners and menstrual cups at drop-off locations throughout the county. Donate through Monday, March 31.

Full details and locations: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/providence...

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Urgent alert

Digital Communications and Strategy Director Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 5 days ago
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Virginia Health Officials Investigating Potential Measles Exposures in Northern Virginia on March 5, 2025

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) was notified of a confirmed case of measles at Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The confirmed case was an individual who was returning from international travel. Health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed, including contacting personally exposed passengers on specific flights.

Wednesday, March 5, between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Potential exposure sites at Dulles International Airport:
- Terminal A
- Transportation to main terminal
- Baggage claim area

Full details and steps to take if you were at the locations noted above: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/vdh...

Virginia residents with additional questions about their potential exposure can call VDH at 804-363-2704 or email epi_response@vdh.virginia.gov.

5 days ago Subscribers of Fairfax County Government in Safety
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Resource Fair for Federal Workers and Contractors March 8

Digital Communications and Strategy Director Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 6 Mar
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Rep. Don Beyer, Fairfax County and other local governments are hosting a resource fair this Saturday, March 8, from noon to 5 p.m. at Wakefield High School in Arlington.

More details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/sit...

More information on our Federal Workforce Resource Hub: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/fed...

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🍃Attention Fairfax County Vacuum Leaf Customers 🍃

Fairfax County Government from Fairfax County Government · 4 Mar

The 2024-2025 vacuum leaf collection season has ended. Please submit questions and concerns by sending an email to dpwestrashcs@fairfaxcounty.gov, calling 703-802-3322, TTY 711, or filling out the Solid Waste Feedback Form: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicwork...

Here's what you can do with any leaves left on your property:

🏡 MULCH: Mulch leaves into your lawn with a lawnmower. Use a mulching blade to chop the leaves into fine particles. To prevent patches of dead grass in the spring, make sure the leaves are evenly distributed and not densely piled in one spot.

🌼 COMPOST: The leaves you rake, the grass you mow, and the branches you trim are some of the ingredients you can use to make compost at your home. For more information, visit this webpage- https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/426/426-703/....

♻ BAG: Yard waste collection for single-family and townhouse communities started MARCH 1. Yard waste collected by county and private waste services is recycled at a commercial composting facility. For more information, visit the county yard waste webpage: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicwork...

4 Mar Subscribers of Fairfax County Government in 10 areas in General
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Urgent alert

Digital Communications and Strategy Director Greg Licamele from Fairfax County Government · 4 Mar
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Elevated fire weather conditions are expected through this evening (March 4) due to low humidity and gusty winds. These factors combined could result in an elevated risk for the spread of fires this afternoon.

☑️ Please be cautious if handling open flames or equipment that create sparks.

☑️ Dispose of cigarette butts, matches and other flammable items in appropriate containers.ch 4)

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