June is Flood Awareness Month

It’s Flood Awareness Month in Prince George’s County and DoE is sharing flood prevention tips and information to help County residents and business owners protect their homes, buildings and personal belongings if flooding occurs.

Our “Be FloodSmart” poster provides information on what causes flooding, how to prevent local flooding, and how to protect homes and businesses in the case of a flood.

Modified Phase One Reopening

On June 1, 2020, the Stay-At-Home Order was lifted and Prince George’s County will enter a modified phase one reopening. While some businesses will reopen with modifications, we are encouraging residents to continue to stay home as much as possible and use good judgment.

Reapertura de la Fase Uno Modificada del Condado de Prince George

El 1 de junio de 2020, la orden de quedarse en casa se levantará y el Condado de Prince George entrará en una reapertura de la fase uno modificada. Si bien algunas empresas reabrirán con modificaciones, alentamos a los residentes a que se queden en casa tanto como sea posible y usen su buen juicio.

Stand Up & Deliver Meal Sites 

Through a partnership between the Office of the County Executive, the County Council, and the Capital Area Food Bank, Prince George’s County will be distributing groceries to go at various locations on Fridays at 12:30 PM. Locations for this Friday, June 5 are below.

A través de una asociación entre la Oficina de la Ejecutiva del Condado, el Consejo del Condado y el Banco de Alimentos del Área Capital, el Condado de Prince George distribuirá comestibles para llevar en varios lugares los viernes a las 12:30 PM. Las ubicaciones para este viernes 5 de junio están a continuación.

Plastic Straws Suck They are one of the top 10 contributors to ocean pollution! That's why we made the switch to paper or reusable straws–have you? #PGCPartofitProudofit

Las Pajillas de Plástico son de lo Peor ¡Son una de las diez cosas que más contaminan el océano! Por eso mismo, ahora usamos pajillas reutilizables o de papel. ¿Tiene la suya? #PGCPartofitProudofit

Preventing News Overload

If you feel like the news and updates about COVID-19 are growing worse by the hour, then it is time to ask yourself—How much do you really need to know? As the pandemic continues to unfold, we routinely wake up to news, watch news while we eat breakfast, turn the news back on for lunch, end the day watching a news show and of course we are constantly checking Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram accounts. Psychology Today has some wonderful tips to help us cope with the problem of never-ending news during this pandemic:

• Designate a specific “news time” during which you allow yourself to become immersed in stories that interest you. 
• Be mindful when you do read or watch the news. Check to see if you are tensing up your muscles, and make sure your breathing isn’t shallow – or worse, you are holding your breath and not breathing at all. 
• Filter what you see. This does not mean only look at news sources that support your own opinion or bias but it does mean that you do not need to read every single article, email, tweet or post about a news story that you are following. Remember, you have control over how much news you are going to consume every day.
• Most importantly, make sure to always make your mental health a priority. Feeling anxious while tuning into breaking news is normal during this pandemic. Should the stress get too much for you seek professional help.

It is important we stay abreast of the ever changing news cycle but recognize when enough is enough. Everyone needs to step away from the news from time to time, and allot time to rest and recharge.

Preparing Your Building for Reopening

After an extended building closure, water in the pipes may be stagnant. Before reopening, owners or property managers should flush the water pipes. Learn more at: https://www.wsscwater.com/contents/news/2020/important-safety-reminder-from-w.html

Have You Completed Your Census?

Even the Census isn’t separate from COVID-19. Accurate Census counts are how we ensure our community gets the resources we need, such as for our healthcare and our schools. Take ten minutes now to complete your Census. There are 3 ways that you can be counted today: Online at my2020Census.gov.  By phone at 844-330-2020. By mail.

¿Ha Completado Su Censo?

Incluso el censo no está separado de COVID-19. Los recuentos precisos del censo son cómo nos aseguramos de que nuestra comunidad obtenga los recursos que necesitamos, como para nuestra atención médica y nuestras escuelas. Tómese diez minutos para completar su Censo. Hay 3 formas en las que puede contar hoy: En línea en my2020Census.gov  Por teléfono al 844-468-2020. Por correo.