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Cooling Centers During Sweltering Temperatures

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for this week, as temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees. 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 open during […]

Officials Urge Awareness During Atlantic Hurricane Season

The Atlantic hurricane season is underway and the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, is teaming with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) to promote citizen awareness and preparedness. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November but most hurricane-like weather is seen between […]

NAS Patuxent River Open with Staggered Departure

Due to Weather March 21, 2018 Because of deteriorating road and weather conditions, NAS Patuxent River will be placed in “Restricted Access” by 2 p.m. Critical personnel should remain at work as scheduled. Noncritical personnel should depart 2 hours earlier than their normal departure time. Civil service employees designated non-critical may request unscheduled leave if […]

Heavy Snowfall Forecast for Maryland Wednesday

Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) crews are prepared for the possibility of accumulating snowfall Tuesday night and Wednesday. The storm system that is developing could produce hazardous conditions for drivers Wednesday morning. Pavement temperatures Tuesday afternoon are mostly remaining in the mid-upper 30’s, but areas north and west are just above […]

Citizens Urged to Prepare for Approaching Storm Toby

Calvert County Government Urges Citizens to Prepare for Approaching Storm The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning this afternoon in anticipation of a winter storm that is expected to impact Calvert County this evening and throughout tomorrow. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety urges citizens to be prepared for winter weather. To […]

Major Winter Storm to Affect Maryland

Heavy Snow, High Winds and Coastal Flooding Possible as Part of the Late-Winter Storm The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is preparing for a nor’easter that could produce accumulating snow, high winds and flooding in low-lying areas. Crews pretreated highways and bridges in northern counties in advance of the storm. As […]

Areas of Maryland To Be Affected by Late-Winter Storm

Mixture of Rain and Snow to Coincide with Wednesday Morning Commute The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is tracking and planning for a storm that will develop and impact sections of Maryland, mostly northern counties, Tuesday night and Wednesday. Crews are pretreating with salt brine in northern tier counties. Although pavement […]

Dangerous Winds to Affect Maryland

Motorists Should Use Extreme Caution Traveling as Storm Develops Early Friday A nor’easter is forecasted to develop late-Thursday and affect the state much of Friday with predicted wind gusts at nearly 60 mph. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is checking over rapid response equipment such as chain saws, chippers, as […]

NAS Pax River On Two Hour Delay

NAS Pax River, Webster Outlying Field, NRC Solomons Operating under Delayed Arrival/Unscheduled Leave/Telework Status due to Weather Jan. 17, 2018 NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Because of anticipated weather conditions, NAS Pax river, Webster Outlying Field, and NRC Solomons will operate under emergency condition three (Delayed Arrival) on 17 January 2018. NAS Pax […]