PRINCE FREDERICK, MD – July 28, 2017 – The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for our area through Saturday afternoon with significant rainfall expected over a 24-hour timeframe. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety is urging county residents to be prepared and 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, Friday, July 28, from noon until 8 p.m. at the following three salt dome locations:
- • Calvert County Government Highway Maintenance Building, 335 Stafford Road, Barstow
- • Appeal Landfill, 401 Sweetwater Road, Lusby
- • Mt. Hope Convenience Center, 96 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland
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 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 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.