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App Puts Emergency Preparedness at Your Fingertips

In recognition of National Preparedness Month in September, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, encourages residents to download and explore its mobile preparedness app, “Calvert Prepare.” Formerly called “Prepare Me Calvert,” the recently redesigned and upgraded app is an easy way for users to access information and resources in the […]

Drivers Urged to Use Caution for Severe Weather

From Tropical Storm Isaias on Tuesday Parts of Maryland Could See Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Flooding The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is proactively working to prepare for severe weather as Tropical Storm Isaias makes landfall. The National Weather Service is forecasting Isaias to become a hurricane and drop as much […]

Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Calvert County

As Tropical Storm Isaias approaches the Mid-Atlantic, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety advises citizens that a tropical storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Calvert County. Tropical storm-force winds of 35-40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are possible in the area within the next 24 hours. Calvert […]

Calvert County Government to Close August 4

Due to Hurricane Isaias The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners has announced that county government offices will be closed Tuesday, August 4, due to Hurricane Isaias. The Calvert County Circuit Court will also be closed. Essential personnel should report as established by their supervisors or should contact supervisors for further instruction. It is important […]

Prepare for Weather-Related Outages

Tropical Storm Isaias expected to bring high winds and flooding Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is monitoring weather forecasts as Tropical Storm Isaias heads north along the eastern seaboard. With the potential impact of heavy rains and high winds facing Southern Maryland on Tuesday, area residents are urged to take steps to prepare for possible […]

Important Weather Update / Storm Readiness

Please read the following HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK issued at 5:24 am on August 2, 2020 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) / National Weather Service: Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 524 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island […]

Cooling Centers Operations Extended Due to Extreme Heat

Emergency Cooling Centers Operations Extended Due to Extreme Heat Based on the latest National Weather Service forecast with the heat index value expected to remain at 100-105 degrees through Thursday, July 23, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, will keep cooling centers open for residents who need to take refuge […]

Cooling Centers Available During Sweltering Temperatures

The National Weather Service has forecasted high temperatures with a heat index value exceeding 95 degrees through Wednesday, July 22, 2020. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, will open two cooling centers in the county for residents who need to take refuge from the heat in a safe, cool place, […]

Residents Advised to Keep Pets Safe

During Sweltering Temperatures The National Weather Service has forecasted high temperatures with a heat index value exceeding 95 degrees, Sunday, July 19, through Wednesday, July 22. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Animal Control, has issued an animal safety alert due to excessive heat and advises citizens to take steps to keep […]