Meeting Topic & Overview:
Explore the Fairfax County Emergency Operations Center Simulation Exercise
Celebrate National Preparedness Month, 2026 by attending an important meeting for Potomac RIMS and ACP DC members and guests with a site visit of the Fairfax County Emergency Operations Center followed by a tabletop exercise. daily newspaper.
Learn what to do and what not to do when you or your employees are in the middle of a disaster Participants will experience an interactive Simulation Exercise as our guide.to help preparation ahead of time and get you through this event.
Speakers:
Staff of Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management & Security and the Risk Management Division
Fairfax County is located in Northern Virginia just outside Washington, D.C., and ranks among the top 50 most populous counties in the United States. It serves as a major national economic and technology hub, driven by corporate headquarters and an exceptionally rated public school system. The county blends this rapid urban growth with rich historical and natural attractions, from George Washington's Mount Vernon to the expansive parklands of Great Falls Park.
To protect both its workforce and the community, the Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management and Security (DEMS) coordinates countywide disaster mitigation, preparedness, and emergency response, using systems like Fairfax Alerts to keep citizens informed during crises. Operating in tandem, the county's Risk Management Division acts as an internal insurance safeguard, managing claims, workplace safety, and insurance programs to protect public assets and limit financial liabilities. Together, these agencies ensure a resilient infrastructure by equipping employees with workplace safety training while empowering residents through community readiness initiatives like Ready Fairfax.
Date:
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Time/Agenda:
Meeting: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location:
McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center 4890 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Cost and Registration Deadlines
1. Cost:
a. Potomac Chapter Members and ACP DC Members: Included in Annual Membership fees but requires pre-registration before 11 September 2026.
b. Non-member/Guest are invited but registration is capped to the first 30 registrations and requires pre-registration before 11 September 2026.
c. No Registration at the Door is available due to security reasons.
Register safely and conveniently online. If you are having problems with the registration link please go to http://potomac.rims.org/events/register to register online.
Cancellations:
In the event of a last-minute cancellation, you may send a replacement for yourself.
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