Philomont Volunteer Fire Department

Philomont Volunteer
Fire Department

36560 Jeb Stuart Road
Philomont, VA 20131

540-338-6506
Fax. 540-338-3654

Serving Philomont, Silcott Springs, Airmont, Unison, Foxcroft, Mountville, & North Fork

Controlled Open Burning Permitted until June 1
According to the Loudoun County Fire Marshall's Office, controlled open brunign is permitted at anytime until June 1. P)lease call the Loudoun County Fire Marshall at 703-777-0637 before burning. Go to LCFR FAQ Burn Laws for more detailed information.

Alert Loudoun - a tool to keep citizens informed
Loudoun County, VA uses the Roam Secure Alert Network to immediately contact you during a major crisis or emergency and also to keep you informed about other news and events in Loudoun County. Alert Loudoun can deliver important emergency alerts, notifications and updates to you via:

E-mail (work, home, other)

Cell phone (via SMS)

Pager

Smartphone/PDA (BlackBerry, Treo & other handhelds)

See Alert Loudoun for more detailed information.

FEMA Announces Citizen Corps Opportunities for America's for First Responders:
FEMA Announces New Citizen Corps Publication for Leaders of First Responder Organizations. The "Citizen Corps Opportunities for America’s First Responders" brochure provides a sampling of citizen advocate/volunteer activities, which can potentially assist local fire and EMS departments. This brochure is the result of a successful joint effort among federal, state, local, and private fire-service personnel, including FEMA and USFA staff. Go to FEMA/USFA Citizens Corp announcement for more detailed information.

NOAA's National Weather Service Turn Around - Don't Drown Program (TM)
Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. Why? The main reason is people underestimate the force and power of water. Many of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. Of these drownings, many are preventable, but too many people continue to drive around the barriers that warn you the road is flooded. Whether you are driving or walking, if you come to a flooded road, you will not know the depth of the water nor will you know the condition of the road under the water.
See the following NOAA NWS web sites for more information
Turn Around Don't Drown (TM)

Are You Prepared for an Emergency
With war under way, and the possibility of retailatory terrorist attacks, homeland security experts say every person and every family should be prepared. Security officials said everyone should have three things: an emergency kit, a communications plan, information. Experts state that some of the basics that belong in the kits include: water, food, first aid supplies, bedding, clothes, tools, battery-powered radio or TV. See
FEMA - A Guide to Citizen Preparedness
VA Dept of Emergency Management - Preparing for Disasters
NBC4 News - Prepare for any Emergency CDC Extreme Cold Information.

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