Citizen's Guide to County Government

4-H COMMUNITY CLUBS. The 4-H Program is open to all youth ages 5-19 and is offered by Virginia Cooperative Extension, York County. Volunteers are welcome. Clubs include: Millennium Riders Horse Club, Topline Horse Club, Tabb area Cloverbud Club, Environmental Sciences and Small Animal Club, 4-H Upper County Club, Peer Teacher Program, and a 4-H Teen Council. Telephone - (757) 890-4940.

4-H/D.A.R.E. LEADERSHIP CAMP.  The Leadership Camp is a 3-day residential summer camping experience that teaches youth leadership development skills.  The camp is open to students in grades 7 through 9.  Youth are supervised by Extension staff and trained adult and teen counselors, but function as self-guided leadership teams.  This camp is held as a partnership between the Extension office and the York-Poquoson D.A.R.E. office.  This camp is held at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center and preregistration is required.  Telephone - (757) 890-4940.

4-H SUMMER RESIDENTIAL CAMP. A weeklong residential camping experience is offered during the summer to youth ages 9-13. This camp is held at Jamestown 4-H Education Center and pre-registration is required. Telephone - (757) 890-4940.

FAMILY ORIENTED GROUP HOME. See Juvenile Services.

FAMILY SERVICES CENTER. The Family Services Center is located on Cook Road and is home to staff of Community Supervision for the division of Juvenile Services.

FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Department of. Includes the divisions of Budget & Financial Reporting, Fiscal Accounting Services, Human Resources, Computer Support Services, Central Purchasing, and Emergency Communications (E-911). Telephone - (757) 890-3700. yorkcounty.gov/fms/index.html

FIRE & LIFE SAFETY, Department of. Includes the divisions of Emergency Communications, Fire & Rescue Operations, Prevention and Technical Services/Special Operations, as well as the Office of Emergency Management, Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Telephone - (757) 890-3600.  EMERGENCIES--CALL 911. yorkcounty.gov/fls

FIRE & RESCUE OPERATIONS. Responsible for minimizing the losses caused by fire, injury, illness and natural or man-made disasters. It performs its tasks through the emergency response and delivery of fire suppression, emergency medical, rescue and hazardous materials response services; the non-emergency delivery of fire/injury prevention and  public education programs; by assisting the Fire Prevention Division; and the provision of services at special events. This division also spends considerable time in preparedness activities through training programs. A division of the Department of Fire & Life Safety. Monday through Friday, 8::15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Telephone - (757) 890-3600.  yorkcounty.gov/fls

FIRE PREVENTION. Responsible for reducing the loss caused by injury, illness, fire and natural or man-made disasters through public education, the exposure of fire and life safety hazards, the development, implementation and enforcement of the state and local fire and life safety codes, and the investigation of arson and fires of unknown and suspicious origin. Reviews new construction plans and inspects businesses and new construction for compliance with the Fire Code. The division also coordinates activities involving hazardous materials response. It is also responsible for the development and promotion of fire prevention and life safety behaviors. These behaviors are introduced through specialized educational programs such as Safety Town for preschoolers and the Risk Watch program for school children. A division of the Department of Fire & Life Safety. Telephone - (757) 890-3600.  yorkcounty.gov/fls

FISCAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES. Responsible for processing of payroll and accounts payable; billing and collection for water, sewer, and solid waste services; and maintaining official financial records for County. A division of the Department of Financial & Management Services. Telephone - (757) 890-3710.

FLOOD INSURANCE. Flood insurance in York County is available with private insurance carriers under the National Flood Insurance Program. Flood zones are areas which would likely be flooded in the "100 year flood," the storm with a 1:100 (%) chance of occurring in any given year. New buildings in flood zones must have first floors at least above the flood elevation, which ranges from 7.5 to 12 feet above sea level depending on the location. For information on which flood zone a parcel or building may be in, call: Computer Support Services. Telephone - (757) 890-3894. For information about building structures in a flood zone, call Building Regulation. Telephone - (757) 890-3522.

FOOD STAMPS. Food stamps are available to those who qualify through York-Poquoson Social Services. Telephone - (757) 890-3787.

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