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Food Safety Tips
In the case of an electrical outage, it is important to take careful precautions to ensure food safety. The risk of food poisoning is heightened when refrigerators and ovens are inoperable. Discard any...
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Huntington Street Flooding
Street flooding is expected around 7:30 p.m. in the Huntington area of Fairfax County. This coincides with high tide. County stormwater staff is on site. There are no reports of house flooding at this...
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Our Medical Needs Registry
Fairfax County maintains an active “Medical Needs Registry” specifically for providing assistance before, during and after emergency events like hurricanes and earthquakes. The Office of Emergency...
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Do Not Drive Into Flooded Areas
As the storm slowly passes our area, flooding or standing water may be an issue on some roads. We remind you to stay indoors tonight, but if you have to travel outdoors in the next few hours or when...
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Power Outage Update
Thousands of homes in Fairfax County are without power this morning. View important utility phone numbers and links to outage maps. Important tips: Please check in on neighbors, especially older adults...
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Dominion Virginia Power Restoration By Tuesday
Dominion Virginia Power has announced all power restoration in Northern Virginia will be completed by tomorrow. If you have lost power, keep these important tips in mind: Dispose perishable foods that...
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Do Not Drive Through Roadways Covered With Water
With more rain in the forecast, remember: Do not drive through roadways covered with water. Heavy rain may cause rapid rises in creeks/streams and flash flooding in urban areas. Flood safety tips...
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Cleanup Safety Tips
As the storm moves on, these tips can help keep you, your family and co-workers safe as you begin to put your home or business back in order: Look before you step. The ground and floors could be...
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It’s Still Hot
Posted 12:22 p.m. High temperatures continue today. While residents are cleaning debris from homes, heat safety needs to be kept in mind. Drink plenty of fluids: Drink two to four glasses of cool...
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Protect Yourself During Cleanup
Posted: 4:15 p.m. People in the areas affected by the recent severe weather will continue to face a number of hazards associated with cleanup activities. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) offers...
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Heading to the Pool? Safety Tips
Posted 2:23 p.m. With the ongoing high temperatures, many residents are heading to area public and private swimming pools. Please keep these safety tips in mind: Never leave children alone or out of...
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Reminder: Food Safety for Food Establishments and Residents
Posted 1:50 p.m. An electrical power outage will affect the safe storage of refrigerated and frozen foods. Perishable food such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk and eggs that are not stored properly...
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Firework Safety
The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public display. However, Fairfax County allows the supervised use of permissible fireworks on private property with the consent of the owner of the...
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Forecasts Predict Record Weekend Temperatures – Keep Safe and Cool
Posted 12:30 p.m. The record-breaking heat wave will continue into the weekend, with temperatures on Saturday in the triple digits and a forecasted heat index of about 115⁰ F. The combination of hot...
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4 Things to Know About Tropical Storm Andrea Tonight
Posted 4:11 p.m. Police and Fire/Rescue staff distributed flyers to the Huntington community this afternoon advising residents of potential street flooding. Water, water everywhere. Tropical Storm...
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