Live Holiday Tree Fire Safety
Live holiday trees are showing up for sale all over our region. If you purchase one for your family, please read these very important fire safety tips to ensure your family will safety enjoy your live...
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Winterize Your Vehicle
Winter isn’t just around the corner—it’s hear today! Make sure your vehicle and emergency vehicle kit are ready to keep you safe and prepared. Prepare Your Vehicle Install good winter tires. Make sure...
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Welcome New College Safety Manager
NOVA would like to welcome its new College Safety Manager, David Cook. David will be responsible for developing and implementing programs to ensure compliance with safety regulations and to preserve...
View ArticleHeimlich Maneuver Can Save Lives
In this month’s NOVA Public Safety Newsletter, it described how one fast-acting NOVA employee was able to apply the Heimlich Maneuver to a fellow colleague in need. This is an important reminder to...
View ArticleWinter Weather Warning Update 2/19
The National Weather Service’s latest update early this morning (247 AM Tue Feb 19) places the surrounding NOVA Community under a Winter Storm Warning in effect from 1 AM to 7 PM tomorrow (Wednesday)....
View Article*Important Video* – Close Before You Doze
People 40 years ago once had an average of 17 minutes to escape a burning home after the activation of a smoke alarm. Today, that time has dropped to 3 minutes or less due to materials used in...
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Tornado Weather Alert Definitions
On Friday, April 19th Virginia experienced 11 tornadoes–including one in Northern Virginia’s Reston area! Many of us were at home when this all occurred. We were inundated with news coverage and...
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Tornadoes and Road Safety
Severe storms in the Norther Virginia region do not just bring heavy rain and winds, but also traffic backups. If a tornado warning results from a severe storm and you are in your car, please...
View ArticleJune 1-7 is CPR and AED Awareness Week
June 1-7 is National CPR and AED Awareness Week. The Office of Emergency Management and Safety encourages all NOVA faculty, staff, and students to please take 90 seconds and watch the above video to...
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Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness
Stay Cool Wear Appropriate Clothing: Choose lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Stay Cool Indoors: Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. Schedule Outdoor Activities...
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