The nation's emergency alert system (EAS) will be tested for 30 seconds via television and radio stations in all 50 states and US territories at 2 p.m EST Nov. 9. The test is a combined effort of FEMA, FCC and NOAA's National Weather Service.

Here's a fun game that will help children and adults in Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park be prepared for emergencies.

Halloween trick-or-treating times designated in City of Manassas. City police issue safety tips and reminders about pranks.

There'll be no questions asked when residents drop off old, expired or unneeded prescription drugs at a collection station at Manassas Mall on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Designer Fitness in Gainesville celebrated 10 years of helping people in the community get more physically fit.

Prince William Hospital in Manassas is offering free blood pressure checks to the community to mark Emergency Nurses Week

Driving a fire truck requires patience, care and special training for Prince William County volunteers. Here, Allen LaGrave, a technician with the Antioch Fire & Rescue Station, is shown in a truck. This man drives his vehicle with care.

Manassas VA City Police Department's crime report for Oct. 3, 2011