Citizens Encouraged to Shelter in Place during Hurricane
Today Governor O’Malley issued a statewide directive for citizens to stay off of the roadways until the severe weather has passed. The Charles County Commissioners support the Governor’s order, and urge residents to keep the roads clear so emergency vehicles and personnel are able to reach citizens in need.
The Commissioners encourage residents to shelter in place until the storm has moved out of the area. The Department of Emergency Services opened a temporary emergency shelter today at 8 a.m. for residents and their pets that are not confident in their safety at their current location, and wish to voluntarily relocate. The shelter is located at the Department of Community Services building (8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco).
A non-emergency telephone number, 301-609-3435, has been established for citizens to call with any questions regarding Hurricane Sandy. This number is not to be used in the event of an emergency. If you have an emergency situation, call 9-1-1.
Citizens may report road blockages or downed trees/debris in the roadways the Roads Hotline at 301-932-3450 or 888-460-SNOW.
Severe weather and emergency notices will be posted on the Charles County website (www.CharlesCountyMD.gov), on the county’s Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/CharlesCounty), and on the county’s government cable station, CCGTV, broadcast on Verizon channel 10 and Comcast channel 95.
Register today for Charles County’s Citizen Notification Service (CNS) to receive inclement weather and traffic alerts by e-mail or on your cell phone or pager. To sign up for the free CNS service, visit www.CharlesCountyCNS.com.
