In the first edition, readers will discover several public services the Clerk's Office offesr at the courthouse and within the community. This issue highlights programs available to residents, outlines the processes for obtaining public services, and shares upcoming community events.

A generator poses certain risks that must be addressed for safe operation, including fire, damage to electrical equipment, and even injury or death to people operating the generator or in the building where it is being used, according to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS).

Dominion Virginia Power customers can report power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy and receive outage-related information using smart phones and the company’s mobile website. Thousands of power utility workers are on standby in case of power outages.

NOVEC has tips for its 150,000 customers about what to do if the power goes off and emphasizes to stay way from downed power lines & poles & call NOVEC immediately. The emergency numbers are 703-335-0500 or 1-888-335-0500.

Update on Prince William County government closings and shelters in wake of Hurricane Sandy.

With Hurricane Sandy approaching the east coast, the City of Manassas VA government details how crews are preparing to keep city residents safe. Tips that residents can take before the storm causes potential are offered,

American Red Cross is mobilizing disaster workers in the regions that weather experts say will be affected by the storm, and has more than 100 emergency response vehicles on alert. Supplies are ready to be moved and shelter locations are being identified across multiple states. The volunteer disaster agency has put out a call for Americans to donate blood in advance of the storm's expected landfall.

Here are the addresses to use in following the latest Hurricane Sandy forecast from the National Hurricane Center:

Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has postponed the Northern Virginia District Multi-Modal Transportation, Six-Year Improvement Program meetings Oct. 29 in Fredericksburg and Oct. 30 in Fairfax.