Hunter Mill District News - February 17, 2021

Feb. 17, 2021 Dear Neighbors, Another winter storm is in our forecast for tomorrow, which may include a combination of snow and ice. Please take a few minutes to review the county's Guide to Snow for resources, including VDOT plowing information, safe shoveling tips and more. A few things you can do to prepare before the snow arrives: Charge all your electronic devices, especially smart phones. Make sure you have plenty of gas and windshield wiper fluid in your car. Check on neighbors who are older or disabled to make sure they are OK and have enough food, etc. Subscribe to the Fairfax Alerts . Please Note if You Have a Vaccine Scheduled Tomorrow, Feb. 18 The COVID-19 vaccine clinics scheduled at the Fairfax County Government Center and the four Health Department District office sites on Thursday, Feb. 18 are cancelled, due to the expected winter storm. People who have appointments will receive an email informing them of the cancellation. The cancellation notice will contain a link to reschedule their appointment for clinics scheduled during the upcoming week. Please note that appointment locations may be at a different site than where you were originally scheduled. Residents who need assistance in rescheduling their appointment may call the COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 703-324-7404. Learn more. More Vaccine Updates: Fairfax Health District Not Participating in Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System At This Time The Fairfax County Health Department (covers Fairfax County, City of Fairfax, Falls Church, Vienna, Herndon and Clifton) is not participating in the statewide COVID-19 vaccine registration system. Eligible residents should continue to use the Fairfax County registration system already in place. The county has invested a lot of resources into our registration system and at this point, the decision was made to maintain our system that residents are familiar with to cut down on confusion. The Health Department will continue to have conversations with the state about registration as the vaccine process rolls out. Learn more. Vaccine Registration Status Checker The Health Department has identified some technical issues that have come up with the Vaccine Registration Status Checker that was launched on Friday, Feb. 12. More information is forthcoming, but if you have questions, call the Health Department's call center at 703-324-7404, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. (Evenings and weekends are recommended for shorter wait times.) More information on the status checker and vaccine dashboard is in my Feb. 12 vaccine update. What You Need to Know When You Get Vaccinated AND After You Get Vaccinated To date, more than 110,000 people have been vaccinated in Fairfax County (administered by both the Health Department and their vaccination partners). For those still waiting for vaccine, you may have questions about what happens during and after your appointment. These tips will help you know what to expect when you get vaccinated, what information you will receive and resources you can use to monitor your health after you are vaccinated. Learn more. COVID-19 Symptoms Can Last for Months for “Long Haulers" While most people fully recover from the virus, an estimated 10 to 30% experience long-term medical problems. The British Medical Journal found that 10% of people still experienced symptoms three weeks after their illness. Learn more. Please stay safe and I will send you more information about the winter storm and vaccine distribution when it is available. Respectfully, Walter Today's COVID-19 Updates (Feb. 17) If you have questions about COVID-19, you can contact the Fairfax County Health Department: Call 703-267-3511 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends) Email ffxcovid@fairfaxcounty.gov (monitored 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays) Vaccine Updates Vaccine Updates Vaccine FAQs A Closer Look at How COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Work Know the Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine Testing COVID-19 Testing Sites Additional Resources for Testing Data Dashboards and Charts Fairfax County Public Schools Return to Schools Health Metrics Dashboard Virginia Department of Health Pandemic Metrics Dashboard Current Number of Cases in the Fairfax Health District Daily reported case information for the Fairfax Health District: here and scroll down to get to ZIP Code data. Daily reported case information throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia: here and ZIP Code data look for Data Download bar. COVID-19 Case Information Chart (as of publication on Feb. 17) Chart data resources: Fairfax County Health District (FXHD) Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NOVA) State of Virginia Department of Health (VA) State of Maryland (MD) District of Columbia (DC) Virtual Town Hall Tomorrow, Feb. 18 Thank you to everyone who attended last night's public safety town hall with the Reston District Station commanders. A lot of good information was shared! You'll find more information under the public safety update below. I'm hosting another virtual town hall tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 18, 7 to 9 p.m. This town hall is an opportunity to get a briefing from me on the state of Hunter Mill District and Fairfax County. Residents will have the opportunity ask questions on county-related issues. Join the virtual meeting with this WebEx link. To listen to the meeting, dial 1-844-621-3956 and use access code: 179 565 4421. You can also watch a live stream of the meeting on YouTube Live, this is also the link to watch the video beginning Feb. 19.  For additional information, email my office or call 703-478-0283. 2021 Summer Internship My office is looking for a smart, talented, enthusiastic summer intern. If you know a college-age Hunter Mill District resident who would like to get some great experience in public service, please send them this link. The deadline for applications is March 1.Here are the details:  The Hunter Mill District Office is seeking a part-time summer intern to assist with a myriad of public service activities, which may include: Coordinating special events Assisting constituents Researching projects for Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn and staff Updating lists, such as homeowner association (HOA) contacts Assisting with communications, including writing, graphic design and social media To apply for the internship you must be a college-age student and reside in Hunter Mill District (where you live when you are not in school). The intern should have enthusiasm for public service at the local government level and be able to work independently. Intern should also be available as needed on evenings and weekends. Preferred skills include: Familiarity with Hunter Mill District and Fairfax County government Effective writing and verbal communications Researching and reporting results Technical skills, including these examples: Excel, WebEx, Microsoft, Photoshop, and Canva  Spanish language ability (verbal and written) This is a paid internship and start and end dates are negotiable. To apply send your resume, including two references by email to huntermill@fairfaxcounty.gov by Monday, March 1. Please put Internship Application in the subject line. Transportation and Land Use Reston Comprehensive Plan Study Task Force Meeting on Feb. 22, 7 to 9 p.m. To learn more about the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study and the task force, visit the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study webpage. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, Feb. 8, 7 to 9 p.m. Details and the agenda will be found here. The meeting will be hosted on the Webex platform. Use this link to attend and participate in the meeting. You will be prompted to register with your email address and ZIP code before logging into meeting. If you prefer to listen to the meeting on your phone, you may call 1-844-621-3956 and use access code: 129 411 5523. This is also the number to use if accessing TTY 711. (Please note each meeting has a unique link and call-in information.) You will also be able to watch a live stream of the meeting on YouTube Live, which is also where you can watch the Feb. 8 meeting. RESCHEDULED: Wiehle Avenue Crossing Study Group Virtual Meeting, March 18, 7:00 p.m. Wiehle Pedestrian Crossing Study Group virtual meeting is Thursday, March 18, 7 to 9 p.m. The meeting is hosted on the Webex platform – use this link to attend and participate in the meeting. You will be prompted to register with your email address and ZIP code before logging into meeting. If you prefer to only listen to the meeting, you may call 1-844-621-3956 and use Access Code: 173 512 0630. This is also the number to use if accessing TTY 711. To submit feedback, questions or comments, email WiehleCrossingStudyGroup@fairfaxcounty.gov. Public Safety Update Last night, I hosted a virtual town hall with the Fairfax County Police Department's Reston District Station commanders Captain Thea Pirnat and Lieutenant Marc Mitchell. You can watch the meeting here. The Reston District Station is the largest police station in the Hunter Mill District, which also includes the Fair Oaks and McLean district stations (and although not county, the Town of Vienna Police Department is in the Hunter Mill District). To view the area covered by the Reston District Station, click on the map for a larger version. The commanders also provided several links to share with residents: General Information Fairfax County Police Homepage Fairfax County Police Department | Police Reston District Station Homepage (Contact Information) Reston District (703-478-0904) | Police (fairfaxcounty.gov) Accountability/Transparency Independent Police Auditor Department Homepage | Independent Police Auditor (fairfaxcounty.gov) Civilian Review Panel Police Civilian Review Panel | Police Civilian Review Panel (fairfaxcounty.gov) Open Data Initiative Fairfax County's Police Public Mapping (arcgis.com) Administrative Investigation and Use of Force Reports IAB Administrative Investigation and Use of Force Data Report | Police (fairfaxcounty.gov) Department Diversity & Recruiting Chief's Council on Diversity Recruitment | Police (fairfaxcounty.gov) 3 Things to Know Today Need Help Paying Your Fairfax Water Bill?  Eligible residents can apply for assistance through the COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To qualify, you must meet certain eligibility requirements, attest that you are experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus public health emergency, and submit an application to Fairfax Water. For additional assistance, call Fairfax Water’s customer service department to discuss payment options. The call center is available weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 703-698-5800 (TTY 711). Learn more. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) - Free Income Tax Preparation Due to safety precautions during the pandemic, the IRS has determined that the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for Elderly (TCE) programs will not be operating at full capacity, with many sites temporarily closed. There are several alternative ways for eligible residents to receive free income tax filing assistance - online or by phone. Learn more. Celebrate Parks, Poetry and the Planet with the Parks Poetry Contest The Fairfax County Park Authority and the Fairfax County Park Foundation invite students in grades K-8 to enter the 2021 Poetry Contest in honor of National Poetry Month in April. This year’s contest also celebrates 70 Years of Excellence in Fairfax County Parks. Students are encouraged to share how their local parks have made Fairfax County a greener, cleaner, healthier place to live, work and play. Poetry contest participants compete for prizes and a chance to read their poem in the 2021 Fairfax Parks Virtual Poetry Showcase in April. More information. Stay Informed and In Touch  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn Huntermill@Fairfaxcounty.gov 703-478-0283, TTY 711 fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill

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Hunter Mill District News - February 10, 2021

 

Feb. 10, 2021 Dear Neighbors, My office has received many emails and calls from residents who want to know how long it will take to get a vaccine appointment after they have registered with the Health Department. During yesterday's Board of Supervisors meeting, I sponsored a joint Board Matter with Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust directing county staff to expediate efforts to get this information to residents. County Executive Bryan Hill assured the Board that more communications and transparency on the vaccine queue will be coming in the next two weeks, beginning as early as this Friday, including: An online vaccine and registration dashboard with a range of information, including the registration date the Health Department is now scheduling appointments for and the number of doses received/administered. An online registration validation form for residents to confirm their registration and get a sense of where they are in line. An online self-cancellation form for anyone who receives a vaccine from another health care provider. Weekly emails to those on the waitlist to remind them that they are still registered.   The supply of vaccine coming to the Fairfax County Health Department continues to be far below what we need with

Hunter Mill District News, February 3, 2021

 

Feb. 3, 2021 Dear Neighbors, I hope you enjoyed our first significant snowfall in two years! Gwenn on my staff took this photo of Lake Newport, one of the many picturesque areas in our snow-covered district. Also a reminder for the next snow – the county has a handy Snow Guide, which has links to many helpful resources. Vaccine Update Yesterday, the county's Health Department presented an update on vaccine distribution to the Board of Supervisors during the Health and Human Services Committee meeting. You can watch the meeting here and review the presentation here.   Among the highlights of the update:  The nation is facing limited vaccine supplies, which means limited supply for Fairfax Heath District residents through at least March.  Vaccination will be targeted while supply is limited following guidelines from the Virginia Department of Health.  As of right now, all of Virginia is receiving about 105,000 doses a week, of which 13,600 doses are sent to the Fairfax Health District.  Of those 13,600 doses, the Health Department is generally following state guidelines at this time and allocating about 50 percent for older adults and 50 percent for front line essential workers.  Administration of 2nd doses is also occurring at scheduled intervals (Pfizer – 3 weeks; Moderna – 4 weeks) When supply is sufficient, vaccine will be administered by private providers, pharmacies, occupational health clinics, etc. (similar to flu vaccinations).   Vaccination numbers as of Feb. 1:  Fairfax County Health Department: 45,238 doses  Inova: approximately 75,000 doses  Skilled nursing and assisted living facilities: 6,069 doses  Others: 16,368 doses  As of Feb. 1, more than 186,000 residents have pre-registered for the vaccine in the Fairfax Health District.    Additional Updates: The county's online COVID-19 vaccine registration form will be offline for scheduled maintenance and updates from Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. to Thursday, Feb. 4, at 7 a.m. This will not affect anyone who already has a scheduled appointment or anyone who is currently on the waitlist to get an appointment. The Fairfax County Health Department has partnered with Trusted Doctors this week to help vaccinate people on the county's waitlist. Trusted Doctors is a local health care practice that will

Republic Services are closed on February 1, 2021 and will not service WCA until February 2, 2021

Message from Republic Services:

We closed  our office today and will not be able to service your communities due to weather conditions. Your services will be moved to the next day this week. For example, Monday service will be on Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday, Wednesday to Thursday,  Thursday to Friday, and Friday to Saturday.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we must close today due to safety conditions and schedule for the following day this week.

James Evans

Major Account Executive-HOA

4619 West Ox Rd

Fairfax VA 22030

 

The WCA BoD will hold a regular meeting on Monday February 8 at 7pm via Zoom

The Waterview Cluster Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Monday February 8, 2021 at 7pm via a Zoom call.  The meeting location is online:

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