This podcast discusses hurricane safety tips, National Preparedness Month, local firefighters assisting with back to school supplies, an upcoming emergency exercise needing volunteers, and a pre-disaster recovery planning workshop for businesses. Key tips included being prepared for hurricanes with protective gear, having emergency supply kits ready, over 1,000 backpacks being distributed by firefighters, volunteers being sought for an Saturday exercise, and an upcoming business workshop on developing recovery plans.

1. Health and Safety Podcast Sept. 8, 2010

2. Topics Hurricane safety. National Preparedness Month. Firefighters assist with back to school. Volunteers needed for an emergency exercise. Pre-disaster recovery planning workshop for area businesses.

3. Hurricane Safety Be prepared for possible hurricanes Take rubber boots, rubber gloves and goggles when you evacuate. These will protect you from possible contaminated flood waters when you return after a storm. CDC hurricane tips widget at www.cdc.gov/widgets.

4. National Preparedness Month A great time to make sure you have an emergency supply kit for your home and personal vehicle. Visit www.ready.gov. For more on emergency supply kits, call the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management at 571-350-1000. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency

5. Back to School Fairfax County firefighters distribute backpacks and school supplies. Over 1,000 backpacks were filled with school supplies. Congratulations to Fairfax County’s firefighters and local businesses and residents for the successful project.

6. Volunteers Needed Emergency exercise, Saturday, Sept. 25 Mock emergency volunteers needed. Volunteer Fairfax, the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management and the Fairfax County Health Department will be testing Volunteer Reception Center plans. ERexercise@volunteerfairfax.org

7. Pre-Disaster Planning Pre-Disaster Recovery Workshop Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center, 4890 Alliance Drive in Fairfax. Help complete a Fairfax County pre-disaster recovery plan. Call 571-350-1000. Register online.

8. Additional Information www.fairfaxcounty.gov www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency 9-1-1 – Emergency police, fire, medical. 703-691-2131 – Non-emergency.