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County Continues Preparations for Hurricane Isabel
Announces Shelter Locations, Emergency Phone Numbers
Annapolis (September 16, 2003) - Anne Arundel County Executive Janet S. Owens today urged
residents to continue making preparations for Hurricane Isabel, including securing loose
objects, monitoring the storm's forecast and charging cell phones.
"There is still a great unknown about how Hurricane Isabel will affect Anne Arundel County,"
Ms. Owens said. "The best thing residents can do now is make preparations to 'shelter-in-place,'
secure loose objects in their yards, closely monitor the storm's forecast and charge their cell phones.
Please, check on your neighbors, particularly those who are elderly or disabled," Ms. Owens continued.
Information on "sheltering-in-place" is available in the County's Guide to Emergency Preparedness posted
on the County's web site, www.aacounty.org
Anne Arundel County, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will open four shelters throughout
the County for residents who live in storm surge areas or areas that are subject to inland flooding.
At this time, the shelters are tentatively scheduled to open at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2003.
However, residents should watch or listen to local news reports in case the storm necessitates changes
in the shelter opening times. Care-dependent residents should bring their care givers with them to the shelter,
as well as medications and oxygen (if needed). Only service animals, such as seeing-eye dogs,
will be permitted in the shelters. Every effort will be made to accommodate domestic pets at
an alternative site if residents are required to evacuate. If possible, residents are encouraged
to make alternative plans for their pets in advance.
The four shelters are:
Annapolis High School
2700 Riva Road
Annapolis, Maryland
Northeast High School
1121 Duvall Hwy
Pasadena, MD
Meade High School
1100 Clark Rd.
Ft. Meade, MD
Southern High School
4400 Solomons Island Road
Harwood, MD
Anne Arundel County
Emergency Numbers
Roads, Downed Traffic Signs or Signals
The public should call the Road Operations Storm Center at (410) 222-4040 to report downed trees
across County roads and/or flooding of County roads, downed traffic signs and/or signals.
Sediment & Grading
The public should call (410) 222-7777 to report sediment and erosion control concerns in the County.
Public Water & Public Wastewater
The public should call (410) 222-8400 to report water or wastewater emergencies in the County.
Emergency Operations Center
The Anne Arundel County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will activate at 9:00 a.m. on
Thursday, September 18, 2003. Call 9-1-1 for all life-threatening emergencies.
All other emergencies should be reported to the EOC at (410) 222-8040.
Trash & Recycling
The Department of Public Works has suspended curbside trash and recycling collection for
Friday, Sept. 19, 2003. Pickup is expected to resume on the next scheduled day.
Tornados
Storm conditions may lead to the possibility of tornadoes.
It is very important to be familiar with the terms involved:
· A tornado Watch means that conditions are favorable for a tornado to occur.
Continue to watch tv or listen to the radio to see if there's anything to worry about.
· A tornado Warning means a tornado has been spotted or detected on weather radar
and could be coming your way.
Here's what to do if you see a tornado or are under a tornado warning:
· Get indoors.
· Go to a basement or interior room or hallway with no windows to protect yourself from flying glass.
· If you can't get inside, lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area.
· Follow all instructions given by emergency officials when a tornado threatens or strikes.
Bea Poulin
Community and Constituent Services Specialist
Office of the County Executive
Anne Arundel County
44 Calvert Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
410-222-1260/301-970-8250
Fax: 410-222-1244
www.co.anne-arundel.md.us