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Greetings District 8 Residents,
Today marks one year since the January 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection. Following the attack on our Capitol, a Council Resolution was presented to urge and support our County Executive in efforts to ensure appropriate actions were taken on the chance public servants of our County took part in the violence of that day. The Resolution also condemns all efforts to disenfranchise Black, Brown, Latino, Indigenous voters and any other minorities. With the unanimous support of County Council, CR-007-2021 was passed and adopted on January 28, 2021, and is currently in effect.
CR-7-2021: Acts of Insurgency - Prince George’s County Public Servants
Status: Adopted on January 28, 2021
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTS OF INSURGENCY - PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SERVANTS for the purpose of urging and indicating support to the County Executive in directing and assisting the appropriate agencies including but not limited to federal, state and local authorities, to investigate whether any and all actions taken by any public servant of Prince George’s County, by volunteer, employment, appointment, or election of any position within any Prince George’s County entity participated in, aided, or abetted the violent and unlawful insurrection, as defined by 18 U.S. Code §2383, at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 or similar actions for the January 20, 2021 Inauguration of the 46th President of the United States and for the days leading up thereto shall face sanction, including removal from their Official position, including volunteer positions.
The Special Primary Election ballots are still being counted by The Board of Elections. The announcement will be shared as soon as the final results are determined. Thank you for your participation in the process.
The warm weather a week ago in the high 60's have been replaced by inclement weather, reminding us this is winter. More snow is expected tonight. Here is a message from DPW&T on their progress, plans and modified services.
DPW&T crews are continuing to work diligently around the clock to plow and treat our roadways. As we wrap up this storm, we are preparing for the next one. Weather conditions for today, Thursday, January 6, 2022 will be cloudy with a high temperature of 41 degrees. Snow is predicted to begin in the area around 10pm and will continue until around 4am, with accumulations between 2-4 inches expected. DPW&T crews will pretreat the primary and major collector roads prior to this next event. Please see the following updates:
At present road conditions are:
Primary/Major Collector: 100% passable; 97.8% bare pavement.
Secondary roads/Residential: 100% passable; 86% bare pavement
*Note: We are experiencing a small degree of icy/slippery road conditions due to temperature fluctuations across the County. Crews are continuing to monitor and treat as necessary.
UPDATE: TheBus is operating on a modified Saturday Service Schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Route 51x will be active during today. The PGC Link is not operating. Passengers are encouraged to sign up for TheBus email alerts at https://map.pgcwifi.com/home or call (301) 324-2877.
UPDATE: Call-A-Bus is performing prescheduled dialysis trips only. Riders will be advised to use caution as some sidewalks and walkways remain slippery.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
SMECO Power Outages Call 1-877-747-6326
Pepco Power Outages Call – 1-877-737-2662
DPW&T Emergency Number - 301.324.2710
RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES - SNOW & ICE REMOVAL
As a reminder, residents are requested to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks abutting your property, as required by County Code. Please be a good neighbor and assist those who are unable to clear the sidewalks adjacent to their properties.
To assist crews with snow removal, County residents are asked to park on the same side of the street and to park in driveways or other off-road locations whenever possible. Parking is prohibited along all designated snow emergency routes. Abandoned vehicles will be towed.
To avoid shoveling the driveway multiple times, please shovel after the street has been plowed. Please see Abbuters Ordinance below:
https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4304/Abutters-Ordinance-Regarding-Snow-Removal-PDF
COVID-19 Vaccination Update: Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the County Health Department has seen a dramatic increase in vaccine demand, especially for booster doses. In addition, many upcoming athletic events have been cancelled. As a result, the County’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Prince George’s Community College is relocating back to the Sports and Learning Complex beginning Tuesday, January 11. Vaccinations will continue at the Prince George’s Community College through Friday, January 7. Individuals with appointments Saturday, January 8 through Monday, January 10 will be rescheduled.
Actualización de vacunación COVID-19: Debido al aumento de casos de COVID-19, el Departamento de Salud del Condado ha visto un aumento dramático en la demanda de vacunas, especialmente para dosis de refuerzo. Además, se han cancelado muchos de los próximos eventos deportivos. Como resultado, la clínica de vacunación COVID-19 del condado en el Prince George's Community College se reubicará en el Complejo Deportivo y de Aprendizaje a partir del martes 11 de enero. Las vacunas continuarán en el Prince George's Community College hasta el viernes 7 de enero. Las personas con citas entre el sábado 8 de enero y el lunes 10 de enero serán reprogramadas.
LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Department of the Environment advises residents that all regular trash and recycling collections are operating on a one-day inclement weather schedule and shift by one day through Saturday, January 8, 2022. Below is the trash and recycling collection schedule for the remainder of the week barring any new weather-related incidents.
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Regular Collection Day
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Shift Collection Day
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Jan. 6
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Friday
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Jan. 7
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Services located at the Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill including the Brown Station Road Drop-off Convenience Center, scrap tire, and appliance disposal sites, the Prince George’s County Organics Composting Facility in Upper Marlboro, the Missouri Avenue Drop-off Solid Waste Acceptance and Recycling Center in Brandywine, and the Materials Recycling Facility in Capitol Heights will open on time. Residents are reminded to observe their current HOA or civic association rules and regulations regarding trash and recycling placed in public areas. All collections can occur anytime from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The County will make every effort to post any information regarding delayed or suspended collections on the County's website or DoE's website Click Here or you may contact PGC311.
Give a gift that is highly requested by the homeless. Support Prince George's County Police Athletic League "Sock Drive" by bringing socks, by January 14, 2022, to a location on the flyer.
Convenient Locations for District 8:
Division 4: 5135 Indian Head Highway, Oxon Hill, Maryland
Division 5: 6707 Groveton Drive, Clinton, Maryland
Division 7: 11108 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, Maryland
The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is accepting applications to assist homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage due to COVID-19 through the Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund. To learn more about the program and apply, visit: Click Here
The Maryland State Department of Education is accepting applications for the 2022 Child Care Stabilization Grant program now through January 23, 2022. We encourage all licensed child care providers to apply. Learn more and apply here: Click Here
Prince George's County Health Connect Enrollment Program has open Enrollment for private coverage with huge discounts starting on Nov 1, 2021 thru Jan 15, 2022 for plan year 2022.
Click Here for full information
Whether your education has been put on hold, you're beginning a new career path, or just a few credits away from that valuable degree or workplace credential... Laurel College Center can help. Come meet virtually with the advisors and staff at LCC and learn how you can get started today.
Assistance for Laurel College Center, Prince George’s Community Center, Howard Community College, Bowie State University, Morgan State University, University of Maryland, Washington Adventist University
RSVP for LCC’s Virtual Open House! Wednesday, January 12TH - 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Registration Link:
https://www.laurelcollegecenter.org/why-lcc/open-house-rsvp.html
Stay safe and healthy! DISTRICT 8 Team is here for you!
Email: Councildistrict8@co.pg.md.us or
Call 301-952-3860
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