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Virginia's 2025 Winter Weather Preparedness Week is December 8–12, 2025!

Virginia’s Winter Weather Awareness Week is an annual statewide initiative that helps residents prepare for the hazards of winter. Prince William County agencies, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the National Weather Service, use this week to highlight key safety information related to snowstorms, ice, freezing rain, extreme cold, and hazardous travel. Topics include: understanding winter weather terminology, preparing your home and vehicle for cold weather, creating emergency kits, safe winter driving practices, protecting vulnerable populations, and staying informed through reliable alerts and forecasts Winter Weather Awareness Week is an opportunity for our community to take simple, proactive steps that reduce risk and improve readiness. By preparing early and staying informed, Prince William County residents can stay safe, warm, and resilient all winter long.
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    The County’s Office of Emergency Management coordinates efforts to ensure that the County is able to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from any type of natural or human-caused disaster. The County uses an all-hazards approach to emergency preparedness, which means that planning efforts consider all types of disasters that could occur in the County. Emergency Management resides under the Department of Fire and Rescue.

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    3 County Complex Ct.
    Prince William, VA 22192
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    (703) 792–7050 (TTY: 711)
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM M-F
    Brian Misner
    Brian Misner
    Emergency Management Coordinator