Frederick County

We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween! Make sure adults know where the kids are going. A parent or responsible adult should accompany young children door-to-door. Walk, don’t run. Only visit homes that have a porch light on. Accept treats at the door – never go inside!

The Board of Supervisors will meet with Senator French, Delegate Wiley, and Delegate Oates for discussion of the Board’s adopted legislative agenda. The meeting is open to the public and will also be streamed at fcva.us/BOSmeetings

Effective immediately through 4 a.m. Thursday, 10/24 ELEVATED FIRE DANGER EXPECTED Expect dry conditions and gusty winds. Relative humidity values 20-30% are expected with sustained winds of 10 to 15 mph; gusts 20 to 25 mph. This will result in the rapid drying of fine fuels.

DYK Board of Supervisors work sessions and meetings are live-streamed? Visit fcva.us/BOSmeetings for the agenda and to view the meeting (a "view event" link will pop up once the meeting starts). Tonight at 5:30 and 7p.m.

Effective immediately through 4 a.m. Thursday, 10/24 ELEVATED FIRE DANGER EXPECTED Expect dry conditions and gusty winds. Relative humidity values 20-30% along with sustained westerly winds of 10-15 mph and gusts 20-25 mph. This will result in the rapid drying of fine fuels.

We are entering the time of year for fire pits and s'mores! Be sure you are aware of the burning regulations. Visit fcva.us/burn.

Frederick County Government Offices will be closed Monday, October 14, 2024 in observance of Columbus Day. The Regional Landfill and Landfill Citizens’ Convenience Center will close at noon. Neighborhood Convenience Centers are open regular hours.

DYK Board of Supervisors work sessions are now live-streamed? Visit fcva.us/BOS for the agenda and to view the meeting (a "view event" link will pop up once the meeting starts)

Be informed! Sign up now for ALERT FREDCOVA! You will select which types of weather alerts you want to receive, and other emergency and community notifications will be sent as needed by staff. Go to fcva.us/alert.

Now Hiring: Experienced police/fire and rescue dispatchers for our Public Safety Communications team. Salary DOE. Apply today: ow.ly/mRJB50SLmLu

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Warning for parts of our area. Be informed! ow.ly/80Tv50TbHpn Sign up for ALERT FREDCOVA: fcva.us/alert for the details.

Roadside trash is a real issue here in beautiful Frederick County. If you love our roads, secure your loads! ow.ly/okjR50T8PZ6

Frederick County Government Offices will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. The Regional Landfill and all Convenience Centers will also be closed.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for our area. Widespread thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into this evening. Be alert in low lying areas and areas prone to flooding. Be informed! Sign up for ALERT FREDCOVA: fcva.us/alert for the details.

Join the fun in basicREC - as staff! Full and part-time positions available. Program takes place in FC elementary schools, before and after school. Apply today at fcva.us/jobs

Want to get weather alerts targeted to your preferred location? Sign up now for ALERT FREDCOVA! You will select which types of weather alerts you want to receive, and other emergency and community notifications will be sent as needed by staff. Go to fcva.us/alert.

Are you ready to answer the call? If you are a certified Firefighter/EMT, Fire & Rescue Technician, and/ or Fire & Rescue Specialist, we want you to join Frederick County, Fire & Rescue. Apply today: ow.ly/1t2750T3kGH

Frederick County Emergency Management has launched a new emergency alert system! Visit fcva.us/alert and follow the links to sign up today. If you were registered in our previous system, please create an account for the new system. Media release: ow.ly/ZmSk50T34YL

Happening this evening: Community Meeting for the Western Frederick Land Use Plan. Over 100 people turned out last week!! Tuesday, August 20 at 6:00PM (Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School - 349 Apple Pie Ridge Road, Winchester) Visit fcva.us/WFLUP.

Now Hiring: lateral opportunity for experienced police/fire and rescue dispatchers for our Public Safety Communications team. Salary DOE. Apply today: ow.ly/mRJB50SLmLu