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Preparing for All Hazards: Business Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness Newsletter
Be sure to read the current issue of the "Emergency Preparedness" newsletter. Stay up-to-date on local, regional, state and national news about being prepared for an emergency or disaster.
Hurricane Sales Tax Holiday: May 25-31
Virginia's annual Hurricane Sales Tax Holiday is May 25-31. Plan to shop for emergency preparedness supplies and save money at the same time. Learn more on our hurricane sales tax holiday Web page. And if you have any questions, contact OEM by email at oem@fairfaxcounty.gov or phone at 571-350-1000, TTY 711.
Presentations on Emergency Preparedness
The Office of Emergency Management would like to give you and your colleagues the tools to prepare for an emergency. If you, your homeowners or civic association, or your business are in need of a presentation about emergency preparedness or other emergency-related topics, contact Marcelo Ferreira at 571-350-1000, TTY 711.
Health and Safety Podcast
Listen every two weeks to the latest edition of the Health and Safety podcast, featuring emergency preparedness news and information. Also available is the News to Use podcast and a podcast featuring highlights of the Board of Supervisors meetings.
Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan
Fairfax County, led by the Office of Emergency Management, has begun development of a Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan (PDRP) supported by a Department of Homeland Security Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant. The county hopes that area businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations will play a part in this important planning effort. For questions on the PDRP project, contact Amanda Phan at 571-350-1000, TTY 711.
Are You Prepared?
The Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management suggests a simple four-step process for residents to prepare themselves, their communities and their businesses for naturally occuring or man-made emergencies.
All residents should learn what to do in case of an emergency. This includes how to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself, your family and property. Disaster can strike quickly and without warning, requiring you to evacuate your neighborhood, or, in some cases, confine you to your home. Preparing in advance by learning what hazards may affect your community and learning how to deal with these hazards is an important part of emergency preparedness. Be ready!
The Office of Emergency Management
The Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) provides emergency mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery services to the residents of Fairfax County by writing the Emergency Operations Plan (March 22, 2008, Notice of Change to EOP; July 1, 2009, Notice of Change to EOP), managing the county's emergency operations center and duty officer program, and by coordinating post disaster recovery activities. OEM also provides emergency planning in such areas as special needs, continuity of operations and emergency operations. OEM staff members are available to give presentations on emergency preparedness to your homeowner's association, civic group, business or faith community. Contact us to learn more.
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