Fairwood community promotes safety at 2013 National Night Out

The 2013 National Night Out event at Fairwood kept hundreds of residents engaged throughout the event with food fun and lots of good information on safety and preparedness.

By Deidra L. McGee

 

The annual National Night Out in our community was another success this year in the Fairwood Community. There was something for everyone to enjoy at any age. Highlights included: a puppet show, delicious pizza, yummy popcorn, refreshing snow cones, pink cotton candy, helicopters flew in from both the state and county police aviation units, fire trucks were on display, music was provided by WHUR, dancing took place in the street and many trivia prizes were distributed.

Various booths were set up supplying residents with information focused on safety such as: an emergency supply list, preparing your older americans for emergencies and preparing your pets for safety that were all provided by members of the Prince George's County Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT. Residents can find comprehensive information on emergency preparedness by visiting www.ready.gov. 

A Fairwood Community Association board member also touted an updated version of the FEMA smartphone app that's available for iPhone, Android and Blackberry handsets. It's a helpful tool for putting together your emergency supply kit or even reporting disaster damage.

Prince Georges County provided brochures letting all residents know about Fairwood community promotes safety at 2013 National Night Out and safety text alerts by registering at: https://notifyme.princegeorgescountymd.gov

The Glenn Dale Fire Association will be having a Fire Prevention & Life Safety Open House on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, from noon to 4 p.m.

Let’s continue to keep the Fairwood community a safe one by getting to know your neighbors, by knowing who your block captains are, and by being observant and aware in your respective neighborhood and throughout the community as a whole. If you seesomething that doesn’t look right or see someone who is causing harm, say something by calling Fairwood security at (301) 331-4362 tor Dial 911.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and let’s look forward to having a safe fall season!

Commemorating the 1963 March on Washington

By Michelle Jackson, Fairwood Community Executive Committee

On August 24, 1963, thousands of people marched on Washington, DC, to call for civil rights, jobs, economic opportunity, voting rights, and equality for all. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom led to the passage of some of the most important pieces of legislation of the 20th century.

This year marks 50 years since the March on Washington. On Saturday, August 24, a number of Fairwood Residents will join the NAACP, the National Action Network, and others to commemorate the anniversary of the March. The focus of the National Action to Realize the Dream March will be on workers’ rights, gun violence, immigration, and other critical issues affecting our nation.

We will LEAVE the Sycamore Club at 6:30 a.m.m on Saturday, August 24th and car pool to the New Carrolton Metro Station.  We will take the Orange Line to Foggy Bottom-GWU, and walk to the Lincoln Memorial, where the program will begin at 8 a.m.

Yes it's early, but think of all of the sacrifices that were made for us!