New Normal Guidance

Please see the infographic and commercial the County has put together, to remind residents about the importance of getting to the right sources for the facts as the COVID-19 situation evolves. We also encourage the community to visit the FEMA Rumor Control page to separate fact from fiction.

The County’s  COVID-19 website, has links to the information from Charles County Government and affiliated agencies, and residents are encouraged to share that, along with any/all of the messages the County has put out over the last two weeks (links and content listed below).

 Video Updates from Commissioner President Collins: (The County will be releasing an interview that Commissioner President Collins is doing with the hospital later today).

• Commissioner President’s Update on Response to the Coronavirus (March 23, 2020)
• Commissioner President Collins Declares a State of Emergency (March 16, 2020)
• First COVID-19 case in Charles County (March 13, 2020)

Board of County Commissioners COVID-19 Update (March 17, 2020)

“In the Studio” Video -- Health Officer Dr. Suzan Lowry, MD FAAP with Commissioner President Collins

Health Department video messages:

• Coping Strategies for COVID-19
• Social Distancing
• Stop the Spread

Podcast with Emergency Services Staff: Inside Your County Government

Charles County Government News Releases:

• March 23- County to Waive Online Transaction Fees for Taxes and Water and Sewer Billing During COVID-19
• March 22- Charles County Government Buildings Closed to the Public
• March 20- Department of Planning and Growth Management Encourages Use of Online Services
• March 19- County Government Eliminates In-Person Payments Effective March 23
• March 19- County Landfill and Recycling Center Encourage COVID19 Precautions
• March 19- Board, Committees, and Commissions Non-Essential Meetings to be Suspended
• March 18- Economic Development Publishes Businesses' Operating Status Web Page
• March 16- Housing Authority Suspends In-person Appointments and Inspection
• March 16- Charles County Commissioners Declare Local State of Emergency
• March 13- Charles County Government Announces Operating Status Updates

Operating Status Updates:

• County Government Operating Status and Affiliated Agencies: Click here
• Local Businesses Operations (hosted by EDD): Link

County Citizen Notifications (for Text and Email Alerts)  -- Updates sent daily. Sign up online here àhttps://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736722254#/signup

Daily Enews Updates

• March 23- County Government Update for COVID-2019
• March 19- County Government Update for COVID-2019
• March 18- County Government Update for COVID-2019
• March 17- County Government Update for COVID-2019
• March 16- Charles County Commissioners Declare Local State of Emergency
• March 13- Protecting Yourself from the Coronavirus
• March 6- Local Update in Response to the Coronavirus

Fitness at Home: The County’s recreation/senior center fitness instructors recorded classes for residents to watch/follow at home during COVID-19.

• Reconditioning Wellness
• Household Exercises
• Yoga Class
• Senior Exercises
• Abs Workout
• Kids Workout (Ages 3-5)

 

Grant & Loan Opportunities:

Charles County COVID-19 Business Loans

COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Opportunities

Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Programs for Businesses

 

UNRELATED BUT VERY IMPORTANT:

• Census 2020 Public Service Announcement