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September’s Theme is “Prepared, Not Scared”

September is recognized as National Preparedness Month and is a great time to review your readiness for severe weather and other emergencies. Throughout the month, government agencies, businesses, community groups, schools and families are participating in events under the theme “Prepared, Not Scared.” “Damage from natural or man-made disasters can strike without notice and are […]

County Offers Cooling Centers During Heat Wave

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for this week as temperatures are expected to exceed 90 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 […]

Hurricane Season Has Officially Begun

The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Division, urges citizen awareness and preparedness. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, but most hurricane-like weather occurs between mid-August and late October. Calvert County is at risk for strong winds, heavy rain, inland flooding and […]

MDOT SHA Responds to Winter Storm Today

Accumulating Snow Forecast for Much of Maryland; Drivers Urged to Curtail Travel After Snow Begins Later This Afternoon The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is responding to a winter storm moving across Maryland from the west that is forecast to bring accumulating snow to much of the State. The storm will […]

Flooding and High Winds Expected This Weekend

Crews Prepare for Emergency Response; Drivers Urged to Monitor Conditions and Travel with Caution The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is closely monitoring a large area of low-pressure poised to strike the State Saturday through the end of the weekend with heavy rainfall. Crews are assembling high water signs and ensuring […]

Calvert County Government Advisory for February 20th

Calvert County Government Offices to Open at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 20 Liberal Leave in Effect Calvert County Government offices will open at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, due to inclement weather, with liberal leave in effect. Employees must contact their supervisors. We will continue to monitoring the situation throughout the morning, Circuit court […]

MDOT SHA Preparing Ahead of Accumulating Snowfall

Crews Pretreating State’s Numbered Roads and Bridges; Motorists Urged to Plan Ahead and Deter Travel During Storm The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is preparing in advance of a winter storm forecast to produce accumulating snow tomorrow throughout much of the State.  As the storm transitions from snow to sleet and […]

Winter Weather to Affect Parts of Maryland

Fast Moving Storm Could Produce Wintery Mix in Southern and Eastern Maryland The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is closely monitoring a winter storm associated with a cold front that will affect mostly southern and eastern Maryland. The storm is forecast to make its way through late-Friday into Saturday morning. Elsewhere […]

Prolonged Winter Storm to Affect Commute Times

Through Tuesday in Much of the State Mixed Precipitation Including Snow, Rain and Ice Likely The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is closely monitoring and deploying state and contractor workers for a two-part storm that will affect Maryland later Sunday and continuing into Tuesday. The freeze line is still uncertain, and […]

MDOT SHA Warns of Winter Weather Friday

With Possible Morning and Evening Rush Hour Impacts The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is preparing for a statewide snow storm that could impact the Friday morning commute and linger throughout the day and early evening. The heaviest accumulations are expected in the mountains of far Western Maryland. The central region […]