[Kathleen]

Everyone is operating in full combat mode, while at the same time being told to carry on as normal. We case parking lots for suspicious vehicles before entering stores. I anticipate possible rifle shot angles at gas stations.

This situation is completely unnerving. Your brother-in-law is not alone.

[Ligeia]

Thirteen days of this, Kathleen. My nerves are becoming fried and I'm a pretty tough cookie.

Emergency Announcement
for Fairfax County Public Schools

Posted Monday, October 14, 11 p.m.

Fairfax County Public Schools will open on time tomorrow, Tuesday Oct. 15. Current restrictions on outdoor activities and field trips will remain in place.

--All outdoor activities, including interscholastic games and practices and other student events, physical education classes, and recess will be moved indoors or canceled.

--Indoor activities, including SAT testing, indoor practices, dances, and craft fairs will be held.

--There will be no field trips within the Washington metropolitan area.

--All FCPS Adult & Community Education classes are being held with the exception of Behind-the-Wheel driving instruction.Only Behind the Wheel driving instruction classes have been canceled through Monday, 10/14.

These restrictions will be in place until Tuesday afternoon, October 15, at which time we will once again review the situation.