From Prince William County Pubilc Schools:
We have not made any plans to cancel school at this point. However, we will continually monitor the weather forecast and frequently communicate with the Prince William Office of Emergency Management for updates. We also have an agreement with the Office of Emergency Management to provide schools as emergency shelters, if needed.
MANASSAS — (Press Release) On September 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Manassas City Police Department will be hosting its 3rd annual Open House event.
The day’s events will include police demonstrations, static displays, a tour of the public safety communications center, dunk the Chief, plenty of activities for kids, and much more. Food will also be served courtesy of the Manassas City Police Association. The event is family-friendly and admission is free. All members of the public are invited to come and meet local officers, and learn about the Manassas City Police Department.
OCCOQUAN — Town officials in Occoquan are not being caught off guard ahead of Hurricane Florence.
Mayor Earnie Porta tells us sandbags are being filled at the Vulcan Quarry next to the town along the Occoquan River in Prince William County.
MANASSAS — Organizers have canceled this year’s Arts Alive festival ahead of Hurricane Florence.
From an email:
Family members fought in WWI and WWII
DALE CITY — The National Museum of Americans in Wartime took another step toward completion. On July 2, the Museum appointed its first CEO – Kraig Butrum, who, with close to 25 years of experience working with nonprofits., Under his leadership, supporters hope they can finally bring the much-talked-about museum to Prince William County.
Garland Wadsworth Gee Jr. peacefully entered his eternal rest on September 11, 2018 in his home surrounded by his wife, children and immediate loved ones after a strong and valiant battle against cancer. Garland was born on January 23, 1944 to the late Garland Sr. and Lucille Gee and was the youngest of five children. He is preceded in death by his four siblings; Vietta Williams, Lutricia Garner, William Gee, and Dorothy Rose. Garland spent
MANASSAS — (From Email) The Prince William County Office of Emergency Management asked us to share the following information and I am asking you to help by sharing it too:
If Volunteer Prince William is asked to activate, we will contact our registered disaster volunteers via email or telephone for specific needs requests. First and foremost, take safety measures now to prepare – keep yourself and your family safe (including pets) – see the web links above.
RICHMOND—(Press Release) Governor Ralph Northam this evening issued a mandatory evacuation order for coastal Virginia residents in Zone A in advance of Hurricane Florence, effective Tuesday, September 11 at 8 a.m.
