Statewide Moment of Silence to Mark One Week Since Connecticut School Shooting
Governor Bob McDonnell today issued a call for Virginians to join in a moment of silence tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 21, to commemorate the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting exactly one week after the shootings occurred.
Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy has issued a proclamation declaring tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 21, as a Day of Mourning in Connecticut and called upon all residents of that state to observe a moment of silence at 9:30 a.m. Malloy has also asked Connecticut places of worship and government buildings, which have the ability, to ring bells 26 times during that moment of silence.
McDonnell also has issued a day of mourning proclamation for Dec. 21.
School Preparedness: Fairfax Prepares Day 4
Posted 10:14 a.m.
Yesterday, we suggested a way to prepare infants and young children for disasters. Today, let’s talk about the next level of our youth as it is the first day of classes for Fairfax County Public Schools and many private schools are underway, too.
If you have a student in the county school system, then each school has its own set of emergency plans. If there’s an incident, some schools may choose different response methods such as shelter in place or evacuation. It all depends on the situation. Parents are strongly encouraged to be familiar and comply with emergency response plans for schools. General emergency messages and early and late school openings and closings can be found on the school system public web home page and on cable Channel 21 and emergency messages are sent by e-mail to subscribers of FCPS Keep In Touch.
THE ASK: Within one week, review the FCPS emergency preparedness webpage and related resources so you’re familiar with emergency response plans; contact your principal for further details. If you have children at a private school, become familiar with the same type of information presented on the FCPS webpage link above.
TELL US you’ve done this:
- Post a quick reply in this blog’s comments section below such as “I’ve done this.”
- Use the Twitter hashtag #fairfaxprepares and tweet your accomplishment. Include photos if you’d like.
- Like our special Facebook page for this campaign to leave comments and share tips with your friends.
- Email us at publicaffairs@fairfaxcounty.gov that you accomplished an ask.
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Infant and Young Children: Fairfax Prepares Day 3
Posted 10:40 a.m.
In 2011, more than 75,000 infants and young children called Fairfax County home. Our littlest residents have unique needs that must be prepared for at all times.
Parents should stock up on essential supplies. Try not to run low on medications or diapers as stores may not be open depending on the incident.
If you’re not a parent of a young one, you may be called upon to care for young children for extended periods of time if a parent can’t get home due to an incident (think of the January 2011 snowstorm when people were stuck on the roads for hours). Make sure you have some supplies on hand, too, if you’re part of someone’s family emergency plan.
THE ASK: By Friday, review your infant and young children supplies that are essential to you as a parent or someone who may be taking care of a young child. At the minimum, ensure you have enough over the counter medicines on hand such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
TELL US you’ve done this:
- Post a quick reply in this blog’s comments section below such as “I’ve done this.”
- Use the Twitter hashtag #fairfaxprepares and tweet your accomplishment. Include photos if you’d like.
- Like our special Facebook page for this campaign to leave comments and share tips with your friends.
- Email us at publicaffairs@fairfaxcounty.gov that you accomplished an ask.
MORE INFO:
- Emergency Kit Checklist for Infants and Toddlers (Virginia Department of Emergency Management)
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