[CC-ARES-RACES] Emergency Shelter Opens

[Robert Davidson]

SUBJECT:
 Emergency Shelter Opens

SUMMARY:

Emergency Shelter Open for Residents
An emergency shelter opened at 6 a.m. today 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. Residents should bring warm clothing and blankets, 
flashlights, radio, personal documents and identification, and necessary emergency supplies including special food and medicine.
Due to the forecasted impact of Hurricane Irene on Charles County, Commissioner President Candice Quinn Kelly issued a proclamation of order to evacuate. The order advises 
citizens living near low lying waterways (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.
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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