[CC-ARES-RACES] Charles County Issues Evacuation Orders

[Robert Davidson]

SUBJECT:
Charles County Issues Evacuation Orders

SUMMARY:

Charles County Residents in Designated Areas Advised to Evacuate
Due to forecasted impact of Hurricane Irene on Charles County, the Department of Emergency Services is advising citizens living near low lying waterways (especially Port Tobacco, Marshall Hall, Cobb Island, and Benedict areas) and in mobile homes throughout the county to evacuate their homes and relocate to areas further inland. If possible, residents are encouraged to stay with friends or family members, and remain there until it is safe to return home.
An emergency shelter will open at 6 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, at Milton Somers Middle School (300 Willow Lane, La Plata). Any citizens and their pets (cats and dogs only) in need of shelter during the storm may report to the emergency shelter during the weather event. If possible, bring pets in a pet carrier.
During evacuation, take warm clothing and blankets, flashlights, radio, personal documents and identification, and necessary emergency supplies including special food and medicine.
A non-emergency telephone number, 301-609-3435, has been established for citizens to call who have questions during this weather event. If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Residents are advised to tune in to local radio and television news stations for emergency alerts and actions. Updated information is also available online at www.CharlesCounty.org and on Charles County Government cable television stations (Comcast channel 95 and Verizon channel 10).
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