[CC-ARES-RACES] Commissioners Urge Residents to Help Keep Roadways Clear

[Robert Davidson]

SUBJECT:
Commissioners Urge Residents to Help Keep Roadways Clear

SUMMARY:
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.