Tropical Storm Warning Issued; Closings Announced
NAS Patuxent River reminds all residents and staff to be aware of potentially destructive weather associated with the landfall of a tropical storm this weekend.
Storm surge of 2- to 3- feet and strong winds are likely, along with 2- to 4-inches of rain.
Drivers are advised to avoid flooded roads — Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
For further notices from St. Mary’s County government, click here.
St. Mary’s County Government Announces September 23 Closure
St. Mary’s County government will be closed on Saturday, September 23, 2023, due to anticipated weather impacts from Tropical Storm Ophelia (upgraded from Potential Tropical Storm Sixteen).
This closure includes:
- All SMCG administrative offices
- All three Senior Activity Centers (Garvey, Loffler, and Northern) and there will be no home-delivered meals
- All Recreation & Parks facilities, programs, parks, and museums (St. Clement’s Island Museum, Piney Point lighthouse Museum, Old Jail Museum, and Drayden African American Schoolhouse)
- St. Mary’s Transit System (STS)
- St. Andrew’s Landfill and the six convenience centers
- All three St. Mary’s County Libraries (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown, and Lexington Park)
- St. Mary’s County Public Schools events and activities
- St. Mary’s County Circuit Courthouse
The FastTrac Distribution event scheduled for September 23 has also been postponed until a later date.
The Department of Emergency Services encourages residents to prepare ahead of the storm. Self-service sandbags are available for citizens today, September 22, 2023, until 5pm. Community members can sign up for local weather alerts at stmaryscountymd.gov/codered.
For more information on county programs and operations, visit stmaryscountymd.gov or follow St. Mary’s County government on Facebook or Twitter (X) for regular updates.
