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Election Officers Needed!
Fairfax County needs Election Officers for upcoming elections. Election officers must be registered voters in Virginia and complete required training and forms. You may choose to accept the $175 stipend for a full day, or volunteer your time.
View the “Become an Election Officer in Fairfax County” video:
For more information, visit the Office of Elections website by clicking on this link.
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8 Snow Shoveling Safety Tips

Fairfax County Emergency Information
Around a foot of snow has fallen across the county, so snow lovers are happy! It will continue to snow for a few more hours, but many of you will spend the day removing snow.
Shoveling snow can by physically demanding and can lead to injuries such as sprains and strains, but even more serious heart attacks. Please follow these safety tips when you go out in today’s wintry weather:
- If you or someone you are with begins to have chest discomfort, especially with one or more of the other signs of a heart attack, call 9-1-1 right away.
- If you have a history of heart disease do not shovel without your doctor’s okay.
- Shovel small amounts of snow at a time.
- Push the snow instead of lifting where possible. If you have a driveway, move snow to the opposite side of where a plow will…
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Medical Personnel Needing Transportation
Fairfax County Emergency Information
Medical personnel in Fairfax County needing a ride to the hospital today should call our non-emergency number, 703-691-2131, TTY 711, to arrange transportation.
This service is only for Fairfax County residents/medical personnel that need to get to their hospital shifts.
Transportation is being provided by volunteers through Volunteer Fairfax.