Pat Collins, Prince William County's Emergency Services Manager, said people don't think much about emergencies, but it pays to do so. "We have this overwhelming thought that this is never going to happen to us, but it can happen to us. And we want to make sure people are prepared before the emergency hits and it's too late."

Governor Terry McAuliffe has proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month in Virginia and he encourages business owners, families and communities to be ready for emergencies with such basics as food, water, radios, flashlights, extra batteries, medications, pet food, water & supplies and a first aid kit.

Fauquier County Public Schools will participate in a tornado drill on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 1:30 p.m. All schools and departments in the school division will participate.

Three boys and girls will be honored by the Prince William County Office of Public Safety Communications on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2 at 1 p.m. during a “Make the Right Call” presentation. The ceremony will be held at the Sean T. Connaughton Plaza adjacent to the McCoart Government Center, 1 County Complex Court, Prince William, VA (22192) as part of Public Safety Day.

September is Honey Month in Virginia. Some may ask, “Why honey?” or “Why September?” The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has answers to those questions.

Manassas and Prince Williaam County Police are partnering to collect unwanted and unused drugs for the US Drug Enforcement Administration's tenth annual Drug Take-Back Day in Manassas and Woodbridge.

Many of us have received calls from individuals claiming to be from the Social Security Administration, local authorities, and even the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), who will never legitimately contact anyone by telephone! Please be aware that a new scam emerging is by a man claiming to be an agent of the U.S. Department of Treasury, asking you to speak with him so that you may “help them help you.”

Structure fires in dormitories, fraternities, sororities and barracks peak during September and October between 5 and 11 p.m. as well as on weekends, when students prepare snacks or cook meals. If your child resides in a dorm or off-campus residence, remain adamant in educating him or her on being aware and practicing fire safety.