Snow Update

Lakeport Cluster | February 9, 2010

We’re expecting an additional 10-20 inches of snow today.  At this point, Genesis hopes to plow the upcoming snow, but their resources have been crippled.  Lakeport Cluster needs your help to keep the roads cleared!

Do not shovel snow into the street!  Uneven surfaces and ice lumps brake plows, and spare parts are nearly impossible to [...]

Snow Update

Lakeport Cluster | February 7, 2010

According to WTOP radio, this is the largest snowfall for the Washington metro area ever recorded, with Dulles Airport reporting 32.4 inches.
Genesis drivers desperately moved the snow to open the roads to give us access to Sunrise Valley Drive. We don’t have much space to pile snow, so many people will have lots of digging [...]

Neighborhood Watch Schedule

Lakeport Cluster | January 18, 2010

While crime may be up in some areas, it’s not at Lakeport Cluster.  This is in part thanks to our Neighborhood Watch team that patrols the cluster looking for and reporting suspicious activities. 
Upcoming patrol calendar
29-31 Jan Sandy & Dick L.
05-07 Feb Valerie & Clarence D.
12-14 Feb Linda [...]

BE AWARE

Lakeport Cluster | October 11, 2009

As the days get shorter, Neighborhood Watch would like to remind you to be aware of your surroundings.  Fairfax County’s October news releases list a couple of violent crimes reported by the Reston Police District.
 
As a reminder, please keep an eye out for strangers, and call 911 if you feel that you are in danger.

September Is National Preparedness Month

Lakeport Cluster | September 9, 2009

Fairfax County is a member of the National Preparedness Month 2009 Coalition, under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).The goal is to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and to take action: get an emergency supply kit; make a family emergency plan; become informed about different threats; and get involved [...]

Kids First

Lakeport Cluster | September 9, 2009

Fairfax County Police invite parents and caregivers to attend “National Seat Check Saturday” on Saturday, September 12 to learn more about proper installation of safety equipment as a part of Child Passenger Safety Week, September 12 – 18. The event is at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, from 10 a.m. [...]

Neighborhood Watch Warning

Lakeport Cluster | April 23, 2009

There has been a recent spike in air bag thefts around the county and here in the Reston District. Air bags are being stolen in pairs from each car. In The Reston District the airbag thefts have occurred in parking garages of condos and apartments.There has been a recent spike in air bag thefts around [...]

Graffiti Update

Lakeport Cluster | April 16, 2009

You might have noticed some unsightly graffiti or “tagging” on cluster property (power/phone boxes between Lakespray and South Lakes and the east entrance fence) in the past few months.  The incidents have been reported to the police and will be cleaned up.  Unfortunately, this type of thing will likely continue, so we’d like to find a [...]

2010 Census: scheduled Apr 09 – Jul 09

Lakeport Cluster | March 2, 2009

The US Census Bureau will be “Address Canvassing” or Conducting Field Operations Nationwide from April through July, so you will likely see strangers in the neighborhood in the coming months. The Census Bureau wants you to be able to identify Census Bureau employees.

Temporary Census employees: identification cards have the employee’s signature, an expiration date, but [...]

Citizens Police Academy Accepting Applications

Lakeport Cluster | February 5, 2009

The Police Department is accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Police Academy, held Thursday evenings March 12 through May 16. The academy offers a unique “glimpse behind the badge.” Classes are a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. Topics include: SWAT and special operations, gangs, 9-1-1 communications, patrol, crime prevention, crime scene, identity theft and [...]