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All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

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Hurricane Preparedness Information
"Communities learned a lot from Hurricanes Isabel in 2003 and Katrina in 2005 -- and the most important lesson is to be prepared," says Stephen A. Haering, M.D., M.P.H., Director of the Alexandria Health Department.  Dr. Haering recommends that everyone should "get a kit, make a plan, and stay informed," a three-step strategy for preparing for all emergencies. Families should not wait to prepare. This includes setting aside three days of food and water for each family member and pet.  Each family should also have a hand-crank or battery-powered radio and extra batteries in case power goes out so they can hear emergency information from local officials.  And family members should have a communication plan in place now. Learn more about hurricane preparation >>
Back-to-School Immunizations
It's back-to-school immunization time, and the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) encourages all parents to review immunization records for their children and obtain any needed vaccines prior to the start up of a new school year. This is especially important for children entering kindergarten, sixth grade and new students transferring to the school district.
Health Department Reports Positive Test for West Nile Virus in Asian Tiger Mosquito

Asian Tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) collections in the 1600 block of Dewitt Avenue in Alexandria have tested positive for the West Nile Virus, marking Alexandria’s first reported activity of the virus in this species for the 2010 season. The mosquitoes were collected by the Alexandria Department of Health’s Environmental Health Division on August 10 after strong storms left standing water and damage throughout the area.
 

Are You Ready?
In today's world, your health and safety, and that of your family and friends, can be affected by a wide range of potential health emergencies. Knowing what to do in advance can better protect us all.  Learn more about emergency preparedness >>

4480 King Street
Alexandria, VA, 22302
703.746-4996
Fax: 703.746-4938
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