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Residents Urged to Leave Deer Fawns Alone 🦌
from Fairfax County Government
Animal Protection Police and wildlife management specialists receive many calls this time of year about found white-tailed deer fawns. In most cases, fawns are healthy and need no human intervention.
Most white-tailed deer fawns are born in May and June. Newborn fawns are often found on lawns, in flower beds, gardens, bushes or areas of tall grass near homes. It is common for people to encounter white-tailed deer fawns motionless and without their mother, then mistakenly assume it is orphaned or abandoned. In almost all cases, fawns are only temporarily left by their mothers for protection and just need to be left alone.
You should only seek help for a fawn if it is showing obvious signs of injury or distress.
More details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/resid...
Weekender: Events for May 23-26
from Fairfax County Government
Our latest Weekender newsletter is full of many events and gatherings this holiday weekend, including:
-Memorial Day Events
-Water Mine and Our Special Harbor Opening
-Pet Supply Drive
-Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
-Community Plant Swap
And much more
Details: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts...
Urgent alert
from Fairfax County Government
Traffic Alert (5/19, 4:30 p.m.): George Washington Parkway remains closed between Belle Haven Blvd and Alexandria Ave. This closure is expected to impact the Monday evening commute and Tuesday morning's commute. Please plan ahead to use alternate route.
https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/learn/news/tree...
(May 16, 6:55 p.
from Fairfax County Government
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Our Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and Fairfax County Police Department are responding to an increased volume of calls due to heavy storms in the area. Please use caution if you are out and report any downed trees and wires. Call 911 if the situation is life-threatening or there is an immediate safety issue.
Here's who to contact about downed trees and wires: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/who-c...
Urgent alert
from Fairfax County Government
Fairfax County Courthouse to Reopen Monday, May 19
The Fairfax County Courthouse will reopen and resume operations, with some modifications, on Monday, May 19. Please be aware that visitors may experience delays in accessing the building or services.
Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (JDRDC)
JDRDC will operate out of the Historic Courthouse at 4000 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax.
For general information about the county court system: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/cou...
Urgent alert
from Fairfax County Government
Due to an ongoing issue with the electronic access control system, the Fairfax County Courthouse will remain closed on Friday, May 16. The following courts are affected:
General District Court
Circuit Court
Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Bond motions, arraignments, and juvenile detention hearings previously scheduled on May 15, 2025, and May 16, 2025, will be held virtually on Friday, May 16.
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court protective order hearings will be heard on Friday, May 16, in the Historic Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax.
If You Planned to Visit the Courthouse for Business:
The courthouse will remain closed on Friday, including for functions like record and document requests, payments and other walk-in services.
For general information about the county court system, visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/cou...
Urgent alert
from Fairfax County Government
Fairfax County Courts Closed on Thursday, May 15
Due to ongoing technical difficulties, the Fairfax County Courthouse will be CLOSED Thursday, May 15. All three courts — Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court — are affected and will be closed.
For anyone who had a court date on Thursday, May 15, those cases will be continued to another date.
Efforts are underway to resolve the issue and restore normal operations as quickly as possible. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.
Be Bear Aware – It’s the Season for Bear Sightings
from Fairfax County Government
Virginia is black bear country – including Fairfax County.
But while bears are not commonly encountered in our community, multiple bear sightings are reported each spring and summer as bears sometimes wander into residential areas in search of food.
Bears typically avoid humans, but may be drawn into populated areas due to the smell of food around homes. Bears are attracted by bird feeders, garbage, outdoor pet food, compost piles, fruit trees, beehives and berry-producing shrubs.
Learn more at the link, including:
🐻 8 Ways to Make Your Property Unattractive to Bears
🐻 What to Do If You Notice a Bear
🐻 How to Report Bear Conflicts
DETAILS: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/be-be...
The 30-day School Bus Safety Program warning period is over, and live citations begin today, May 12.
from Fairfax County Government
Drivers who pass a bus with its stop arm extended will be fined $250.
Learn more: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/count...
Ticks are active in Fairfax County almost year round, but especially now as we transition from spring to summer.
from Fairfax County Government
Our guide walks you through various considerations and actions:
➡️ 8 Ways to Prevent Tick Bites
➡️ How to Remove a Tick
➡️ Health Department's Free Tick ID Service
➡️ How a Tick Finds You
➡️ 3 Types of Ticks
➡️ Tick-Borne Disease Symptoms
➡️ Lyme Disease Rashes
➡️ Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Full details here; please share! https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/your-...
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