Dear Friend ,
As the pandemic continues to impact our local area hospitals, blood supply levels have become critically low in the Washington, DC area and across the United States. The supply can only be replenished with donations from volunteer blood donors. Thus there is an immediate need for blood donations from local donors. All blood types and all donation types – whole blood, platelets, and double red cells – are needed.
Fortunately, my friends at Inova Blood Donor Services offer an accessible way to donate.
It is safe to donate blood. Inova Blood Donor Services has several safety measures in place to mitigate the threat of COVID-19 and provide a safe donation experience for blood donors who visit donor centers.
Please schedule an appointment today so that our local hospitals can increase and maintain supply levels. Inova Blood Donor Services supports a Level One Trauma Center and two Level Three Trauma Centers in Northern Virginia.
Each donation can save up to three lives, and it takes less than an hour to donate.
Make your appointment or ask questions about your eligibility to donate in the next few days by calling 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) or visiting inovablood.org.
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Please contact my office if we can assist you:
Email: leedist@fairfaxcounty.gov
phone 703-971-6262
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REMINDER: If you pay directly rather than through your mortgage, Fairfax County real estate tax payments are due this Monday, Dec. 6.
Pay online. E-checks are the easiest, quickest—and fastest—way to pay: https://bit.ly/2M4XxUx
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Site-Specific Plan Amendment Process Retrospective Community Survey |
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As Fairfax County evaluates the Site-Specific Plan Amendment process, community feedback will be used to inform future discussions with the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors on the priorities for site-specific land-use changes.
The survey takes under 10 minutes to complete and responses will be used to inform future discussions with the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors on the community's priorities for site-specific plan amendment studies.
The Site-Specific Plan Amendment Process (SSPA) is a vehicle to submit proposals (called ominations) to change the Comprehensive Plan (the Plan) recommendations for a particular property. The Comprehensive Plan is the guide for future land use in the County.
Access the survey here: https://publicinput.com/W2004#0
The SSPA process has been in place since 2017 and is being re-evaluated to determine how it can best meet county and community needs for land use planning. The timeline for the evaluation is shown above. Feedback will be used to help develop recommendations for changes to the process for consideration by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
To learn more about the SSPA process, please visit the SSPA website, which includes resources and information on the purpose of the process, how it works, and how to get involved.
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Texas Temp Tags Scam: Spanish Community Meeting |
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On December 8th at 6:30 pm, FCPD Community Outreach Officer for the Franconia District Station, PFC Cindy Osegueda, will be hosting an educational Zoom meeting on fake Texas temporary tags. While the beginning of the meeting with be held in English, the focus is to educate the Spanish-speaking community about the topic. A majority of this meeting will be in Spanish; however, everyone is encouraged to attend.
There will be two guest speakers from the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration. The first speaker will be the Tax Compliance Specialist from the Target Group, who deals with out-of-state vehicles that come into the county. The second speaker will be the Vehicle Assessment Manager, who will speak on the importance and the proper process of registering a vehicle with the county.
No Compre Placas Temporales Falsas De Texas
Solamente un vehículo que es comprado en Texas puede tener placas temporarias con un registro de Texas. Los vehículos necesitan ser registrados en Virginia dentro de 30 días.
Aprenda como registrar su vehicle en el candado de Fairfax. Unase con nosotros por la application de "Zoom" para una llamada de video en español. La policia del candado de Fairfax estara explicando el team y tambein estaran expertos del candad para responder todas sus preguntas el Miercoles 8 de Diciembre a las 6:30pm.
Para asostir la charla, pongo esto en el internet para conectarse: https://fairfaxcounty.zoom.us/j/85618071282
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Free COVID Test Kits at Fairfax Libraries |
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In a unique collaboration with public health, Fairfax County Public Library branches will become distribution sites for free COVID-19 rapid antigen at-home test kits.
Quantities are limited. Neither proof of residency nor a library card is required, and the kits are free of charge.
More information:
En una colaboración única con la salud pública, todas las sucursales de la biblioteca pública del condado de Fairfax se convertirán en sitios de distribución de kits caseros de prueba rápida de antígeno COVID-19 gratuitos como parte de un programa piloto a partir del 3 de diciembre
Las cantidades son limitadas. No se requiere prueba de residencia ni tarjeta de biblioteca, y los kits son gratuitos.
Más información:
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Stay Safe From COVID-19 this Holiday Season |
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The recent emergence of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19. Omicron has been designated as a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization as well as the CDC.
“Rates of COVID-19 infection in Fairfax County actually have increased again during the past two weeks emphasizing the importance of vaccination, booster doses and maintaining other measures to prevent infection,” says Fairfax County Director of Epidemiology and Population Health Dr. Ben Schwartz. “The value of the booster dose is that it will increase protection again to very high levels preventing the spread of infection in our community. This is important because as more people spend time indoors and as people get together for the holidays, the risk of spreading COVID-19 is higher."
Everyone is encouraged to maintain their layered prevention actions, including:
- Getting all eligible members of your family fully vaccinated, including booster shots, if appropriate.
- Wearing a mask indoors when around those not in your household.
- Staying home when sick.
- Socially distancing – stay six feet from others as much as possible.
- Avoiding crowded and indoor areas where distancing is not possible, or where you will be in close contact with those whose vaccination status is unknown.
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Fairfax County Hypothermia Prevention Program |
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The Fairfax County Hypothermia Prevention Program for people experiencing homelessness began on December 1, 2021. Since 2005, the program has prevented death and serious injuries among our most vulnerable residents by ensuring that no one must sleep outside during the winter months. This program - available to any adult in need of immediate shelter - provides warm shelter, food, and other supportive services to help connect guests to a variety of basic needs such as clothing, employment, housing, and more. It remains a highly effective partnership between government, nonprofits, and the faith community.
THE 2021-22 HYPOTHERMIA PREVENTION PROGRAM WILL RUN FROM
DECEMBER 1, 2021, UNTIL MARCH 31, 2022
SEE SOMEONE IN NEED?
If you see someone who is unsheltered and think they are at risk of hypothermia, call the county’s non-emergency police phone number
703-691-2131
TTY 711
A police officer will respond and conduct a wellness check.
If you see an individual in distress, please call 9-1-1.
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Supervisor Lusk joined staff from Fairfax County Wildlife Management for a tour of Franconia Park |
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Donating blood and meeting staff from Inova Blood Services. |
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Fairfax County Gift Guide |
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The county is home to dozens of small manufacturers making everything from custom furniture to baked goods, jewelry, and much more!
The Made in Fairfax entrepreneurs are here to help make the holiday season bright! Check out the Made in Fairfax directory and the 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: https://bit.ly/3xEJvyJ
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Volunteer & Donation Opportunities |
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Santa’s Ride
Donate new unwrapped toys, games, books and gifts to be distributed to children at Fairfax Hospital, Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center and to other children in the community who might not otherwise have a cheerful holiday season. New toy and gift donations can be brought to any Fairfax County police station by Saturday, Dec. 11.
Toys for Tots
The Fire and Rescue Department is participating in the Annual National Capital Region Fire and Emergency Medical Services Departments’ 2021 Toys for Tots campaign. Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any Fairfax County fire station through Sunday, Dec. 12.
Survivors of Domestic Violence
Our Domestic and Sexual Violence Services office appreciates gift card donations in $25 increments to grocery stores, gas stations and big retail stores, as well as Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards. Mail cards by Thursday, Dec. 9, to Vanessa Cullers at the Domestic Violence Action Center, 4000 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 2702, Fairfax, VA 22030, or Gulira Alieva at Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, 12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 738, Fairfax, VA, 22035.
Knitting Communities Together
Now in its third year, the annual Fairfax County Senior Centers’ Winter Warming Service Project collects new or handmade hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks for adults and children in Fairfax County. Donated items are given to local nonprofits Cornerstones, Homestretch, and ShelterHouse, who distribute them to the people they serve, including adults and families experiencing homelessness. Donations of new or handmade items and yarn can be made now through Jan. 5 at any of the locations below (look for the donation box in the entry/lobby):
- Herndon Senior Center: 873 Grace St, Herndon
- Kingstowne Center for Active Adults: 6488 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria
- Lewinsville/Pimmit Hills Senior Center: 1613 Great Falls Street, McLean
- Little River Glen Senior Center: 4001 Barker Court, Fairfax
- Mott Community Center: 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax
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Fairfax County COVID-19 Resources |
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COVID-19:
Contact our Health Department COVID-19 Call Center during business hours Monday-Friday at 703-267-3511.
Text FFXCOVID to 888777 to receive updates from Fairfax County about COVID-19; text FFXCOVIDESP to 888777 for updates in Spanish.
Email questions or concerns to ffxcovid@fairfaxcounty.gov. This email account will be staffed Monday through Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm.
For regular updates, continue to follow the following trusted sources:
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Rodney L. Lusk
Lee District Supervisor
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