With the Department of Public Safety. Heather was born and raised in Charles County, has lived in Calvert County for 15 years and has worked for Calvert County Government for six years. As an EMS Coordinator, Heather acts as the jurisdictional quality assurance officer, reviewing paramedic and EMT responses in Calvert County and making sure […]
September 2020 is ‘Emergency Preparedness Month’
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved this September. Emergency preparedness is the shared responsibility of the entire nation. Every community, business, family, and individual has […]
SMECO Awards $10,000 Contribution to Local Organizations
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) recently received a $10,000 contribution from CoBank to award to local organizations that SMECO has supported with matching funds. Each of the following will receive $2,500: the Southern Maryland Food Bank, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, the Charles County Government Department of Emergency Services, and the St. Mary’s […]
Class to Teach Residents How to Spot Hazardous Weather
The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, in partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS), will host a free virtual training session to teach Calvert County residents how to spot and report hazardous weather. The session will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2020, from 6-8 p.m. The SKYWARN® basic training course […]
LSM Class of 2020 Experiences Public Safety
On March 5, 2020, the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Class of 2020 participated in the seventh of nine educational sessions – Public Safety. The day began with a tour of the Charles County Detention Center. The class then traveled to the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute where they got an in-depth look at firefighting. They […]
Completing 2020 Census Forms Can Aid Federal Public Safety
While the U.S. Constitution requires the nation to conduct a national count of all living people, commonly known as a Census, every 10 years, it impacts the states in many important ways. The Census determines representation in Congress and impacts local legislative districts. The population count is also the basis for funding critical programs and […]
Do You Know the Cost to Taxpayers of False Alarms?
Did you know Calvert County police, fire and emergency medical personnel respond to more than 5,000 false alarms annually, which amounts to approximately 13 false alarms per day? However, less than 2% of all activated alarms are for actual emergencies. One way to prevent costly false alarms is by ensuring all users of a security […]
Public Safety Announces Alert Sirens Test
Alert Notification System Sirens Test December 2, 2019 Calvert County Division of Emergency Management to Test Alert and Notification System Sirens December 2, 2019 The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, will conduct a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout Calvert, St. Mary’s and Dorchester counties Monday, December […]
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 […]
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. 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 […]