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<h1>Join Mask Bloc NOVA for a fun fall day at the park with bingo, trivia, and Portacount fit testing for your mask!</h1><p></p><h1>FAQ:</h1><h1>Is this a mask required event?</h1><h3>Yes, this is a mask required event. Please wear a KN95 or N95 and stay home if you are experiencing symptoms outside of your baseline health.</h3><p></p><h1>Is there a cost?</h1><h3>This a sliding scale event. Please bring cash for a suggested donation of $5-$10 to help cover the Portacount testing and park rental. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.</h3><p></p><h1>Do I need to bring anything with me?</h1><ul><li><p><strong>If you plan on getting fit tested, please bring one extra mask, preferably headstrap. </strong></p></li><li><p><strong>There will be picnic tables but we recommend bringing a picnic blanket or folding chairs as back up seating or to spread out.</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Please feel free to bring any drinks. No alcohol allowed. </strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Please bring cash as able!</strong></p></li></ul><p></p><h1>What is Portacount Fit Testing?</h1><h3>Respirator fit testing is done to determine how well any given respirator mask is fitting your face. There are two types of fit testing: qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative uses taste to determine is there is a leak in how the respirator is sealing to your face. Quantitative uses a number called Fit Factor which quantifies how clean the air is inside your mask compared to outside it, for professional fit testing a Fit Factor of 100 is considered passing. Portacounts are specialized machines that are used to conduct quantitative fit testing while you wear your respirator. This video explains what fit testing is and demonstrates how a Portacount works:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/YflxRI2QDw8?is=kBerUmOwnd4B_BgX">https://youtu.be/YflxRI2QDw8?is=kBerUmOwnd4B_BgX</a></h3><p></p><h1>How do I sign up for the Portacount Fit Testing?</h1><h3>Please register here, use code 703:  <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tinyurl.com/Oct24Portacount">https://tinyurl.com/Oct24Portacount</a></h3><p></p><h3>You can email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:DMVPortacount@gmail.com">DMVPortacount@gmail.com </a>to ask any further questions. Mask Bloc NOVA is collaborating with this group and we are not actually the ones who provide the fit testing. If not enough people sign up, testing will unfortunately be cancelled.</h3><p></p><h1>Do I need to test beforehand?</h1><h3><strong>Anyone who plans on doing Portacount testing needs to show proof of a negative COVID test on the day of the event, more information will be provided from DMV Portacount. If you do not have access to any tests we will have some on site for you to take beforehand, we recommend you choose a later testing slot to allow for the extra time. For everyone else, testing beforehand is encouraged but not required.</strong></h3><h1></h1><h1>What if I've already been fit tested before? Can I still come to the event?</h1><h3>Yes! We ask that those who are not getting fit tested to still bring $5-$10 in cash to help cover the cost of the event fees and to help "pay it forward" for others who have not been fit tested.</h3><h3></h3><h1>Are restrooms available?</h1><h3>Yes, the park provides free restrooms, including wheelchair accessible stalls. We've attached a map at the bottom of the page.</h3><p></p><h1>Is this wheelchair accessible?</h1><h3><strong>Yes. Wheelchair-accessible entrance and Wheelchair-accessible car park with paved path from parking to Picnic Shelter B (</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nottoway-park.wheree.com"><strong>https://nottoway-park.wheree.com). Please see photos in gallery section at the bottom of the page for view of walking path. </strong></a></h3><p></p><h1>What about other accessibility needs?</h1><h3>Please reach out to Mask Bloc NOVA through email (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:maskblocnova@protonmail.com">maskblocnova@protonmail.com</a>) or DM us on Instagram for any questions about the event.</h3><p></p><h1>Are children allowed?</h1><h3>Yes, this is a family friendly event.</h3><p></p><h1>Is this Metro accessible?</h1><h3><strong>Yes, the closest station is Vienna-Fairfax GMU Metro Station, the last stop on the Orange Line. If you are coming from the Silver Line, you can transfer to the Orange Line at East Falls Church Metro Station. Nottoway Park is a 19-25 minute walk from the metro station. We have included the WMATA walking directions from Vienna-Fairfax GMU Metro Station to Nottoway Park in the photo gallery section at the bottom of the page, however using the map app of your choice may also be helpful.</strong></h3><p></p><h1>Will there be free masks?</h1><h3><strong>We will have a small selection of masks on hand, but if you would like to pick up more than a few masks please fill out our request form (linked below) and indicate that you would like to pick it up at the event.</strong></h3>