(Updated at 9:25 a.m.) Ebola Screenings Start at Dulles — Travelers coming from ebola-affected countries will be subject to additional screening at Dulles International Airport starting Thursday. Travelers from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone will answer questions about their health, have their temperatures taken and receive information about ebola symptoms. [Fairfax County]
Disaster Survivor Actors Needed — The Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is seeking victim actors who can help trainees practice their skills. “Perfect for drama classes, students needing community service hours, retired persons, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and anyone interested in disasters.” [Fairfax County CERT blog]
World Police & Fire Games — Athletes worldwide are preparing for the police and firefighter “Olympics” coming to the area June 26 through July 5, 2015. A new video shows the route cross-country athletes will run around Lake Fairfax Park. [Fairfax 2015 World Police & Fire Games]
Earthquake Drill at 10:16 a.m. — To be ready in the event of an earthquake, the county wants locals to “drop, cover and hold on” no matter where you are at 10:16 a.m. [Fairfax County]
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