It's Fire Prevention Week and reports indicate 25% of home fire deaths were caused by fires that start in the bedroom and half of home fire deaths occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are sleeping. Make sure your regular smoke alarm is working. Get vibrating or flashing smoke alarms for people with hearing loss.

As a result of laboratory tests, and in consultation with a university shelter veterinary program, Prince William County Animal Shelter has resumed cat adoptions and surrenders. Eight adult cats now are waiting for a forever home with a loving individual or family.

The VCE Agriculture Agent, Paige Thacker, is responsible for collecting information regarding local agricultural damage and reporting to Prince William County's Emergency Services Manager within 24, 36 and 72 hours of an event.

Due to the anticipated rainfall expected in the coming days, the Manassas Park Department of Public Works is currently preparing sand bags for distribution to Manassas Park residents only. The sandbags will be available on October 1st.

Rabies is a deadly virus that can kill anyone who gets it. Every year, an estimated 40,000 people in the U.S. receive a series of shots known as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) due to potential exposure to rabies. Prince William County Animal Control says there are steps you can take to keep yourself and your family safe from rabies throughout the year.

Congregation Ner Shalom will host a candidates night on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 7 to 10 p.m. A meet-and-greet with refreshments will be followed by a formal question and answer forum. Hank Silverberg, a freelance journalist and author, will moderate.

A crowd gathered to remember and honor 22 county residents lost during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, during Prince William County's 9-11 remembrance ceremony, Friday, Sept. 11, 2015. The remembrance ceremony was held at the Liberty Memorial at the government center in Woodbridge.

People who use the Manassas Senior Center are seeing work on a $600,000 expansion scheduled to be completed in December. It will include room to run aerobics, belly dancing, line dancing, tap dancing, yoga and tai chi classes that are currently bursting the seams. The center will remain open during construction.