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Emergency Preparedness:Winter Weather Jan 29, 2025

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In this episode, Doria Fleisher, Media Division; Wade Haubert, Emergency Management; and Shawn Jacks, Roads Division focus on emergency preparedness during winter weather. They discuss essential preparation steps for residents, including staying informed via reliable sources like the National Weather Service and Charles County’s Citizen Notification System. Also, road-clearing operations, plowing procedures, and safety tips for residents during snowstorms, such as avoiding unnecessary travel and keeping emergency kits in vehicles is discussed.

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Emergency Preparedness: Overview Jan 23, 2025

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Welcome to Ready, Set, Prepare: Emergency Preparedness in Charles County! In this episode, hosts Doria Fleisher, Media Division, and Wade Haubert, Department of Emergency Services, introduce the series and discuss the importance of emergency preparedness in our community. Learn about Wade’s role as Emergency Manager in coordinating emergency plans, tips for family preparedness, and how collaboration strengthens our response to disasters. Empower your household with knowledge and support Charles County’s efforts to stay ready. Don’t miss future episodes on topics like financial preparedness and severe weather!

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Cracking the Code: Code Enforcement Jan 22, 2025

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Tune in to hear Liz Theobalds, Deputy County Attorney, discuss all things related to Charles County Government’s zoning and permit practices. In this episode, Pat Parsons, Code Inspection and Enforcement Supervisor, talks about the importance of building codes, inspections, and compliance in Charles County.
PGM Webpage: CharlesCountyMD.gov/PGM
Charles County Self Service Portal: www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/css

https://charlescountymd.info/appointmentrequest
Telephone number: 301-645-0613

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Charles County Commissioner Meeting Update Jan. 14 Jan 16, 2025

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Here's a brief update on the January 14, 2025 County Commissioners meeting.

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Let's Get Fiscal: Snow Removal Jan 15, 2025

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Let’s Get Fiscal is a monthly series featured in “Inside Your County Government” that focuses on all things related to Charles County Government’s budget and finances. In this episode of Let's Get Fiscal, the focus is all about snow removal in Charles County: the costs, operations, and how residents can help. Co-Hosts Jake Dyer, Department of Fiscal and Administrative Services, and Doria Fleisher, County Administrators Office, are joined by Shawn Jacks from the Department of Public Works, to break down how the county budgets for snow events and ensures roads are clear and safe. They discuss the process for preparing for storms, the use of contractors, and the importance of resident engagement. To find out more, visit: https://www.charlescountymd.gov/services/roads/snow-operations or call the Roads Division at 301-932-3450.

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Gift of Information: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Dec 18, 2024

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Tune in to find out from Litter Control Superintendent Meg Romero the many ways you can reduce, reuse, and recycle everything from wrapping paper and greeting cards to extra holiday food and those gifts that you just don’t need. Note about terminology: throughout this episode, you will hear the terms “accepted/acceptable” and “not accepted/not acceptable” in regards to items that cannot be recycled. We wanted to provide a clarification on exactly what this means. Even though certain items may be marked as “recyclable” on the label, the recycling facility that processes items collected in Charles County through curbside recycling and at our recycling locations may not be equipped to process those items. When items are not able to be processed, this has a negative impact on operations by slowing the sorting process and potentially contaminating other acceptable materials. The Environmental Resources Division asks that residents use the website https://www.charlescountymd.gov/services/environmental-resources or Charles County Recycles app to determine what items can and cannot be processed to Keep Charles County Beautiful!

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Gift of Information: Charles County Climate Action Plan Dec 11, 2024

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Tune in find out how you can get more engaged and have a voice in Charles County Government’s Climate Action Plan with Climate Resilience and Sustainability’s Beth Groth and Noelani Brockett. For more information about this topic, visit: https://charles-county-md.civilspace.io/en/c/climate-action

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Gift of Information:Resilience Authority Dec 04, 2024

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Tune into learn about the role of the Resilience Authority with Executive Director Stacy Shafer and Chesapeake Bay Trust Conservation and Climate Corps mentee Jewel Lester. For more information about this topic, visit: https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions/resilience-authority

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Inside Our Community: Poiema Nov 27, 2024

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In this episode we talk with Tiffany Barber, Executive Director of Poiema about what they do, how they assist our community, and how the Charitable Trust assists them in fulfilling their mission.
Poiema is a transitional living program empowering women survivors on the road to recovery from substance abuse, addiction, domestic violence, human trafficking, prostitution, incarceration, homelessness, or other traumas.
This episode is part of our Inside Our Community series. County Government works with Associated agencies that play an important role in shaping our community, and over this series, we’ll be exploring what they do, why they’re important, and how you can get engaged.

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If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast - and be sure to like and subscribe.

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Cracking the Code: Home Improvements Nov 20, 2024

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Tune in to hear Liz Theobalds, Deputy County Attorney, discuss all things related to Charles County Government’s zoning and permit practices. In this episode, Amanda Siko, Permit Supervisor, talks about the permitting process for home improvements and home additions.
PGM Webpage: CharlesCountyMD.gov/PGM
Permit guide: CharlesCountyMD.info/permitguide
Charles County Self Service Portal: www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/css

https://charlescountymd.info/appointmentrequest
Telephone number: 301-645-0613

Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

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We’re also available on YouTube. Search Charles County Commissioners

And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

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