Cedar Point Federal Credit Union and Dugan, McKissick & Longmore, LLC spent exactly one week collecting supplies to aid in the relief effort after the devastating effects of Hurricane Florence. The donation drive culminated in a 15-foot truck load of supplies which were delivered by Cedar Point’s CEO Charles Roach to a Red Cross facility […]
Glockner Flew Supplies to Carolinas with Md CAP
When Hurricane Florence hit the Carolinas several weeks ago, one NAVAIR employee immediately took to the skies to lend a hand. Ron Glockner, the Test and Evaluation lead for Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PMA-263), flew relief supplies to cities throughout North and South Carolina with Maryland’s Civil Air Patrol (CAP). […]
Maryland Historical Trust: If a Hurricane Hits
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Agencies Ready to Support States Affected by Irma
Urge Marylanders to Prepare for Potential Impact Governor Larry Hogan today announced Maryland’s coordinated efforts to support areas in the southeastern United States that will be impacted by Hurricane Irma this weekend. State agencies have rapidly assessed and readied resources and personnel to send to other states when requested. “I urge all Marylanders to prepare […]
Public Safety Offers Hurricane Preparedness Tips
While the impact from Hurricane Irma on Calvert County and the state of Maryland is still uncertain, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management reminds residents the time to prepare for the storm is now. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts through November and residents can be “weather ready” by considering the […]
CCSO Collecting Hurricane Harvey Relief
We have some bins in our lobby collecting donations for Hurricane Harvey relief. Here is a list of items needed: Hand Sanitizer Canned/Dried Food Toothbrushes/Toothpaste Baby wipes (used for multiple needs) Diapers/Formula Band-Aids/Antibiotic Cream Tarps Gloves – work gloves and rubber gloves Pet Food Leashes – for strays Batteries Socks Trash Bags/Ziploc Bags Flip-flops Bleach […]
Officials Urge Awareness During Hurricane Season
Atlantic hurricane season is underway and the Calvert County 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 mid-August and late October. Calvert […]
Public Safety Offers Hurricane Preparedness Tips
Calvert County Department of Public Safety Offers Hurricane Preparedness Tips Officials Closely Watch Hurricane Joaquin to Determine Potential Local Impacts As Calvert County prepares for the one-two punch of a nor’easter and Hurricane Joaquin, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety encourages residents to review emergency preparedness procedures in the event the storms pose a […]