Who Should Take Your Temperature at the Airport?
Airlines want government agencies to take on the responsibility for monitoring passengers’ health at the airport, before they board a plane. It is unclear, if the US government did monitor, would the program fall under Transportation or Homeland Security? And what would the mask policy be?
Isaias Packs Punch That Lingers in St. Mary’s
Isaias caused hundreds of electrical outages, swamped roads, and took a life in St. Mary’s County. County Commissioner President Guy declares a state of emergency.
Tech Bridge Collaborations for 2021 and Beyond
Capital Tech Bridge and Southern Maryland Tech Bridge will host University Day from 2 to 3:30 pm Wednesday, August 5.
MetCom Reporting Sewer Overflows
The St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission is reporting sanitary sewer overflows at the Marlay Taylor Water Reclamation Facility and in Piney Point, Forrest Run, Cedar Cove, Villages of Leonardtown, Essex South, California Run, Pembrooke, and St. George Island.
Flooding, Downed Trees Prompt Road Closures
St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services urges citizens to stay at home and do not travel at this time. There are multiple road closures due to flooding throughout St. Mary’s.
Marines Halt All AAV Training in Wake of Fatal Accident
The Marine Corps will suspend all waterborne amphibious assault vehicle training until the cause of Thursday’s AAV accident is known. On July 30, 15 Marines and one sailor were participating in a training exercise off the coast of Southern California when the vehicle they were riding in, began to take on water and sank. One confirmed dead, eight others missing.
Storm Will Affect Some County Govt. Operations
Sandbags will be available from 3-8 p.m. Monday, August 3, at all six convenience centers (Charlotte Hall, Clements, Oakville, Ridge, St. Andrews, and Valley Lee) in St. Mary’s County. Limit of 10 per vehicle. County government also has announced changes to its operations on Tuesday, August 4.
SMECO Urges Residents to Prepare for Power Outages
With the potential impact of heavy rains and high winds facing Southern Maryland on Tuesday, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is urging area residents to take steps to prepare for possible storm-related power outages.
Navy & County: Be Prepared for Isaias
The US Navy and St. Mary’s County want citizens to be prepared for the impacts of Tropical Storm Isaias.
St. Mary’s Celebrates Census Response Rate
As of July 27, the 2020 US Census self-response rate for St. Mary’s County was 66.2%. The nationwide self-response rate was 62.6%, while the state of Maryland’s rate was 66.6%, according to figures at 2020census.gov.
