September Community Newsletter





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Preparedness month
National Preparedness Month: A Lasting Legacy

September is National Preparedness Month, an annual campaign by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to raise awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness and to encourage all Americans to prepare for disasters in their homes, businesses and neighborhoods. The 2022 National Preparedness Month theme is ?A Lasting Legacy,? encouraging everyone to protect the life they?ve built by preparing for disasters.?

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Join Us for a Community Fair on September 24

The Prince William County Police Department will host a community fair on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 12?4 p.m. to celebrate the county?s diversity, embrace unity among the various communities in the county and showcase the many facets of police work in the county.?There will be displays from county agencies, fun activities, appointments with a Prince William County Police Department recruiter, and pet adoptions.

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cars
COVID-19 Impact on 2022 Vehicle Valuations

The following information provides insight about the J.D. Power (NADA) vehicle valuation for 2022. This only affects vehicles that are assessed by J.D. Power (NADA).

Due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in supply chain shortages impacting the production of new vehicles and unusual inflationary pressures, vehicles have appreciated in value beyond what could be considered fair market value based on data received from the J.D. Power (NADA) pricing guide.

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SOAR peer support program
*Community Services Offers Help for People Recovering from Substance Use Disorders*

Communities across the United States face problems related to substance use disorders. September is National Recovery Month, bringing greater awareness about addiction and the struggle of recovery.?Prince William County Community Services offers help to adults struggling in their recovery through its Support Outreach Advocacy and Recovery, or SOAR, program.?

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*MurLarkey Distilled Spirits to Relocate to
Farm Brew LIVE *

MurLarkey? Distilled Spirits will enter a long-term lease with Villagio Hospitality Group to construct a new 25,000 square foot craft distillery on the Farm Brew LIVE campus by the end of 2023. The news was accompanied by the presentation of Prince William County?s first Agricultural and Forestry Industries Development Grant (AFID) on August 11 from Governor Youngkin?s office, with a total value of $500,000 for MurLarkey?s expansion.

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library card sign up month
*Sign Up for a Library Card at Prince William Public Libraries?*

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, when Prince William Public Libraries joins the American Library Association (ALA) to remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning.

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Dumpster days
Dumpster Days Offer Residents Convenient Disposal Options

Prince William County Neighborhood Services and Solid Waste Divisions of the Department of Public Works are helping residents, neighborhoods and community groups safely and conveniently dispose of unwanted items by providing free dumpsters at various locations throughout the county.?Residents are encouraged to work together to clean up common areas, organize litter pickups and clean up streams, lakes and waterways in their neighborhoods.

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National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, September 18?24

The Prince William Area Agency on Aging will be observing National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, September 18?24, to raise community awareness that falls are preventable. The Woodbridge and Manassas Senior Centers will host Falls Prevention Awareness Days focused on fall prevention education, tips and tools with activities and presentations from local community businesses and organizations throughout the day.

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Vaccine
Prince William Health District Monkeypox Vaccine Interest Survey

Prince William Health District is working to ensure that residents of Prince William County, Manassas City, and Manassas Park who have been exposed or are at high risk of being exposed to monkeypox receive a vaccination.

You may be eligible for the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine if you are:
A Virginia resident;
AND
Have a known exposure to someone with monkeypox.

People who fall into any of the following groups:
- All people of any sexual orientation or gender who have had anonymous or multiple (more than one) sexual partners in the last two weeks;
- Sex workers (of any sexual orientation or gender);
- Staff (of any sexual orientation or gender).

If you are interested in receiving a monkeypox vaccine, please complete the Prince William Health District Vaccine Interest Survey.

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Important Dates to Remember

* *September 6, 2022:* Board of County Supervisors Meeting
* *September 6, 2022:* Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
* *September 9, 2022:* 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony [ [link removed] ]
* *September 10, 2022:* Pooch Plunge
* *September 13, 2022:* Board of County Supervisors Work Session and Public Hearings
* *September 13, 2022:* Historical Commission Meeting
* *September 14, 2022:* Planning Commission Public Hearing
* *September 14, 2022:* Architectural Review Board
* *September 17, 2022:* Celebration of Fall in the Wellness Park [ [link removed] ]
* *September 18, 2022:* 8th Annual Kids for Kids Triathlon
* *September 20, 2022:* Board of County Supervisors Meeting
* *September 28, 2022:?*Planning Commission Hearing
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Prince William County is the second-largest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a population of nearly 467,000. A highly-educated, racially and ethnically diverse population makes the county one of the most globally represented communities in the region. AAA Bond Ratings, awarded annually from all three ratings agencies, confirms a commitment to a thriving and robust economy. Prince William County encompasses a total area of 348 square miles and includes independent cities and towns, state and federal park properties, and Quantico Marine Corps Base. Steeped in rich history, surrounded by beautiful parks and open space, Prince William County is a community of choice where individuals, families and businesses choose to live, work and play.








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