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Calvert County Government Closed Due to Weather

Calvert County Government Offices Close Monday, January 14, Due to Winter Weather Calvert County Government offices will close today, Monday, January 14, due to the overnight snowfall and continued frigid temperatures that add to dangerous driving conditions. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety urges all citizens to stay off the roads this morning until […]

NAS Pax River Remains in Status of Restricted Access

As of 6:30 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2019, NAS Patuxent River remains in an operational status of Restricted Access for all but Critical Personnel due to weather conditions throughout the remainder of Sunday, January 13, 2019.  For the remainder of Sunday, January 13, 2019 only critical personnel must report to work as previously scheduled. Non-critical […]

SNOW Emergency Plan in Effect for Calvert County

The Maryland State Police has activated the Snow Emergency Plan for Calvert County effective at 2130 hours on January 12, 2019. Current weather conditions and/or forecasts indicate that normal vehicular travel is or will become extremely dangerous. Motorists are encouraged to stay off of the roadways. This will allow emergency services and State Highway Administration […]

North Beach Warns Prepare Now for Storm

The Town of North Beach urges all residents to prepare now for the impending storm. This afternoon, Governor Hogan declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Florence. “We are preparing for the potential of historic and catastrophic flooding in Maryland,” Hogan said. Stay tuned to local news stations for current weather forecasts and do […]

Assateague State Park Shoreline Project Begins

Innovative Project Seeks to Build Resilience to Severe Weather with Natural Structures The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has begun a coastal resiliency project at Assateague State Park aimed at reducing shoreline erosion. The park improvement project will occur on a tidal marsh area located on the west side of the Verrazano Bridge, adjacent to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]