PRINCE FREDERICK, MD – With up to 6 inches of rain predicted for the region over the next two days, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety is urging county residents to be prepared for the potential of coastal and inland flooding. The county is making sand and sand bags available for residents who need them to protect property.
Up to 10 sand bags per vehicle may be picked up today, Wednesday, Sept. 28, until 3:30 p.m. at the salt dome located at 335 Stafford Road in Barstow. Residents are responsible for filling the sand bags. Shovels will be provided and county staff will be available to assist.
To keep abreast of local conditions and emergency information, residents are encouraged to download the free “Prepare Me Calvert” emergency preparedness mobile application now available for iOS (Apple) and Android devices through the Apple App Store or the Google Play market. Residents can also sign up for Calvert County ALERT to receive timely information about various emergency and nonemergency situations. Sign up for Calvert County ALERT online at www.co.cal.md.us and click on the Emergency Alerts button. Those without Internet can contact the Calvert County Division of Emergency Management at
410-535-1600, ext. 2638, to sign up or for additional emergency preparedness information.