Emergency Preparedness Exercise

Individuals are needed on Saturday, September 25, 2010 to act as mock emergency volunteers. Volunteer Fairfax, the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management, and the Fairfax County Health Department will be testing their Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) plans, which assign volunteers to the needs of emergency response and recovery specialists. By simply passing through each station of the VRC, you will help improve our ability to direct volunteers in future emergencies.

Emergency exercises are designed to create conditions that feel as similar to an actual emergency situation as possible.  Participating is a great way for families and groups to better understand what would happen in a real emergency and how to best respond to the needs of their community.

No prior training is needed and there are no physical limitations prohibiting participation, making this a great event for individuals aged 14 and up with or without disabilities. Participants will be asked to provide general feedback and suggestions after exiting the VRC. The event will be held in the Fairfax County Government Center lobby on Saturday, September 25 between the hours of 9am and 11am. There will also be additional information and resources on hand to help you better prepare your family, business, and property for an emergency.

If you are interested in acting as an emergency volunteer for this event or would like additional information, please email ciluser@fairfaxcounty.gov. If you plan on volunteering with a group, please include the number of individuals that will be joining you at the exercise.