Tools for Disaster Response and Recovery Like our constituents around the state and partners around the country, the Maryland Historical Trust is watching Hurricane Florence and hoping for the best possible outcomes for the people and places affected by the storm. Although it looks like the worst impacts will remain to the south of Maryland, […]
Gov Hogan Directs State Agencies to Work Together
Governor Larry Hogan has directed state agencies to work together to keep Marylanders safe and informed as Hurricane Florence continues to head towards the U.S. eastern seaboard. Large areas of Maryland have already experienced significant rainfall in the past few days, making the ground saturated with water and thus making this storm a serious threat […]
NAS Pax River Prepares for Hurricane Florence
NAS Patuxent River Increases Readiness Condition in Preparation of Hurricane Florence Naval Air Station Patuxent River has set Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness (TCCOR) III in preparation of Hurricane Florence. TCCOR III means destructive winds associated with a tropical system are possible in the NAS Patuxent River area of responsibility within 48 hours. Florence is […]
MDOT SHA Prepares for Hurricane Florence
Entire State to Experience Significant Rainfall and High Winds As Hurricane Florence moves closer to the east coast, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is deploying maintenance forces throughout the state to begin preparations for the storm and its impacts. MDOT SHA crews will inspect, clean and clear storm water ditches, […]
North Beach Warns Prepare Now for Storm
The Town of North Beach urges all residents to prepare now for the impending storm. This afternoon, Governor Hogan declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Florence. “We are preparing for the potential of historic and catastrophic flooding in Maryland,” Hogan said. Stay tuned to local news stations for current weather forecasts and do […]
County Urges Preparations for Predicted Heavy Rainfall
Sandbags Are Available to Help Residents Protect Property The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood warning for our area now through 8 p.m. tonight. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety is urging county residents to be prepared and is making sand and sand bags available for residents who need them to protect […]
Breezy Point Beach Send-Off Event Cancelled
Due to Inclement Weather The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announced today the Breezy Point Beach Send-Off event scheduled for Saturday, September 15, from 3:30 p.m. until dark, is cancelled due to the ongoing and predicted inclement weather conditions. “While we are disappointed to cancel this event for a second time, public safety […]
Gov Hogan Declares State of Emergency for Florence
In preparation for Hurricane Florence, Governor Larry Hogan has asked State agencies to launch a coordinated effort to keep Marylanders safe and informed in the upcoming days. Governor Hogan signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in Maryland on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. EST. Here is information on what a […]
North Beach on Recent Street Flooding
Our area has recently experienced some of the worst flooding since Hurricane Isabel in 2003. To put this into perspective, the pump located on Chesapeake Avenue normally runs for approximately 13 hours on a typical Friday through Sunday timeframe. Over this past Friday through Sunday, the pump ran for 63 hours to pump out the […]
Cooling Centers Available During Sweltering Temperatures
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for this week, as temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees this weekend. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management reminds citizens there are several places in Calvert County to visit if they need to cool off. These sites will be […]
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