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The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER The number of new hospitalizations is flattening in Maryland. As this is good news, taking proper precautions continues to be important for Washington
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 11, 2020) – The Washington County Office of Budget and Finance reminds citizens that a public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2020. The hearing will be conducted virtually, with video-streaming available on Facebook – Washington County Government
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER In the video below, Washington County Health Officer Earl Stoner provides an update on the County’s effort to combat COVID-19. We are excited
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published information about how COVID-19 can spread quickly at community gatherings, including a family funeral or a
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 7, 2020) – Beginning May 11, 2020, the Washington County Division of Construction will be implementing Virtual Inspections, an alternative to in-person inspections, enabling prompt service, productive follow-ups, and scheduling for most types of inspections. Virtual Inspections will be essential for most occupied residential structures during the current State
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 7, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program has reopened and is accepting applications on a limited basis to provide relief to U.S. agricultural businesses. The new eligibility is made possible as a result of the latest round of funds
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 6, 2020) – Black Rock Golf Course announces it will be reopening on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Per Governor Hogan’s announcement at his press conference earlier today, it was stated that safe activities including golf, tennis, recreational boating, fishing, and camping, are allowed effective 7:00 a.m.
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER At Governor Hogan’s press conference earlier today, he announced the Maryland Department of Health has issued guidelines, effective immediately, to allow for elective procedures to
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Earlier today, the VEIP site at 12100 Insurance Way in Hagerstown, opened as a drive thru testing site for COVID-19. Tests will be
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER It’s important to avoid close contact with people, stay home, and wash your hands frequently. Learn more ways to protect yourself and others
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER In the video below, Washington County Health Officer Earl Stoner provides an update on the County’s effort to combat COVID-19. During a press
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Everyone can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a Coronavirus Self-Checker, also known as Clara. Clara can
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Are you living with older family members or others at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19? Help protect your household by taking
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Wear a cloth face covering to slow the spread of coronavirus. Growing evidence suggests the virus can spread: • Before people show symptoms
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER As we continue to take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER In the video below, Washington County Health Officer Earl Stoner provides an update on the County’s effort to combat COVID-19. WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice healthy habits to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Wash
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Given the shortage of N95 respirators during this COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to understand the difference between N95 respirators and surgical masks. The Centers
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Everyone has a role to play to reduce and slow the transmission of COVID-19. Social distancing is an essential step in preventing the
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most people who get sick can take care of themselves at home. Practice healthy habits
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER In the video below, Health Officer Earl Stoner briefly discusses how the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is planning to handle a surge in