Tag: emergency_preparedness

Fairfax County Gears Up for Month-Long Hispanic Heritage Celebrations

9 Sep 2026 9:01 a.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 with diverse cultural events. The county also announced Medicaid changes, emergency preparedness initiatives, and a new AI chatbot.

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Arlington Urges Preparedness, Announces Community Events and Homebuyer Aid

3 Sep 2026 3:46 p.m. · Source: Inside Arlington

Arlington County promotes emergency readiness during National Preparedness Month, details upcoming community events, and offers interest-free mortgage assistance for first-time homebuyers.

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Arlington County Urges Residents to Prepare for Emergencies During National Preparedness Month

1 Sep 2026 9:12 a.m. · Source: Arlington County Government

Arlington County highlights National Preparedness Month, encouraging residents and businesses to make emergency plans, build kits, and sign up for alerts to enhance community resilience against unexpected events.

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Governor Spanberger Modernizes Virginia's Emergency Preparedness with New Framework

18 Aug 2026 1:58 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 19, establishing the Unified Readiness Framework to modernize Virginia's emergency preparedness. This initiative integrates public safety, private sector, and community partners for a more resilient Commonwealth.

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Virginia Governor Encourages Savings During Weekend Sales Tax Holiday

7 Aug 2026 7:32 a.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger urges residents to save during the August 7-9 sales tax holiday. Shoppers can buy school supplies, clothing, footwear, and select emergency and energy-efficient products tax-free, offering financial relief to families.

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Virginia Announces Three-Day Sales Tax Holiday

6 Aug 2026 3:49 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Virginia's sales tax holiday runs August 7-9, offering tax-free purchases on school supplies, clothing, footwear, emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star and WaterSense products. Residents can save on essentials for school and home.

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Virginia Announces 2026 Sales Tax Holiday for Essentials

3 Aug 2026 4:16 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Virginia's 2026 Sales Tax Holiday, August 7-9, offers tax-free purchases on back-to-school items, emergency supplies, and energy-efficient products. Fairfax County also announces new OEEC director and environmental initiatives.

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Fairfax County Urges Heatwave Preparedness Amidst Broad Community Updates

16 Jul 2026 10:52 a.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County issues critical advisories on heatwave power outage safety, alongside updates on new demographic reports, Virginia laws, and employment opportunities. The County also highlights community programs, public safety initiatives, and summer activities for residents.

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Governor Spanberger Urges Virginians to Prepare for 2026 Hurricane Season

3 Jun 2026 2:14 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Abigail Spanberger urges Virginians to prepare for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1. She convened emergency leaders to enhance coordination, stressing individual and community readiness for severe weather and potential impacts like flooding and power outages.

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