Weather Related Closings, Delays, and Information for Wednesday, March 21, 2018

March 21, 2018

St. Mary’s County:

  • St. Mary’s County Public Schools: All St. Mary’s County Public Schools are closed for Wednesday, March 21, 2018, with a Code 3 for employees. No employees should report to work. Administrative leave will be provided for twelve month employees. Operations and Maintenance Emergency personnel will follow the established protocol.
  • St. Mary’s County Government: St. Mary’s County Government to Remain ClosedDue to the inclement weather all St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices will remain closed for today Wednesday, March 21.Additionally, the St. Andrew’s Landfill and six convenience centers will also remain closed.

Calvert County:

  • Calvert County Public Schools: closed on Wednesday, March 21. Code Red.
    • All emergency personnel report at 1pm.
    • All other personnel do not report to work.
    • Child care is closed.
    • Afternoon/Evening activities are canceled.
  • Calvert County government offices: Government offices will close today, Wednesday, March 21, due to the impending snowfall and continued cold temperatures.The Calvert County Department of Public Safety is urging all citizens to stay off the roads this morning until crews can adequately clear and treat them. The following Calvert County services are affected by the closure:• All Calvert County Government offices and the circuit and districts courts are closed March 21.
    • County bus service is not available March 21.
    • All county Parks & Recreation activities, rentals and programs are canceled for March 21.
    • The county’s community centers, nature center, parks, the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course and the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center are closed March 21.
    • County convenience centers will close at 8 a.m. and the Appeal Landfill will close at 10 a.m.
    • Calvert County libraries are closed today.
    • The Calvert Marine Museum is closed.
    • All Health Department offices are closed.

Charles County:

  • Charles County Public Schools: all Charles County public schools will be closed today, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. There is a code red for staff who follow the code system.
  • Charles County Government: Due to inclement weather, Charles County Government will be closed on Wednesday, Mar. 21, including:
    Charles County Circuit Court
    Charles County Public Library (all Branches)
    Charles County Department of Social Services
    Charles County Health Department
    Charles County Landfill, Landfill Recycling Center, and Pisgah Recycling Center
    Curbside recycling services will be delayed by one day for the rest of this week
    All Department of Community Services programs and facilities, including Meals on Wheels, Elite Gymnastics Center, Indoor Pools, Senior Centers and Community Recreation Centers.
    VanGO
    Tri-County Animal Shelter
    Charles County Public Schools and activities
    Crain Memorial Welcome Center

Other:

  • NAS Patuxent River: Because of deteriorating road and weather conditions, NAS Patuxent River will be placed in “Restricted Access” by 2 p.m. Critical personnel should remain at work as scheduled. Noncritical personnel should depart 2 hours earlier than their normal departure time. Civil service employees designated non-critical may request unscheduled leave if departing prior to their staggered departure time. Admin leave will be granted for the hours after staggered departure time. Check with your command for specific guidance.

    Drivers are encouraged to slow down, allow extra time and exercise increased caution while driving during any inclement weather.

  • Washington, DC Area:
    • The following message applies to March 21, 2018.
    • Status: Federal Offices are Closed – Emergency and Telework-ready Employees Must Follow Their Agency’s Policies
    • FEDERAL OFFICES in the Washington, DC area are CLOSED. Emergency and telework-ready employees required to work must follow their agency’s policies, including written telework agreements.
    • Non-emergency employees will be granted excused absence (administrative leave) for the number of hours they were scheduled to work unless they are:
      • required to telework,
      • on official travel outside of the Washington, DC area,
      • on pre-approved leave (including leave without pay), or
      • on an alternative work schedule (AWS) day off.
    • Telework-Ready Employees who are scheduled to perform telework on the effective day of the announcement or who are required to perform telework on a day when Federal offices are closed must telework the entire workday or request leave, or a combination of both, in accordance with their agency’s policies and procedures, subject to any applicable collective bargaining requirements (as consistent with law).
    • Emergency Employees are expected to report to their worksite unless otherwise directed by their agencies.
  • Maryland Courts: The following courts have reported closings/delays.
    • Court of Appeals is closed.
    • Court of Special Appeals is closed.
    • Anne Arundel County Circuit and District Courts are closed.
    • Calvert County Circuit Court opening at 10:00 a.m.
    • Calvert County District Court is closed.
    • Charles County Circuit Court and Clerk’s Office and District Court are closed.
    • Montgomery County Circuit and District Courts are closed.
    • Prince George’s County Circuit and District Courts are closed.
    • St. Mary’s County Circuit and District Courts are closed.