Inside Your County Government

Chief of Media, Jennifer Harris talks with Dianna E. Abney, M.D., Health Officer, Charles County Department of Health about vaccinations, the lifting of restrictions by Governor Hogan, and what you can do once vaccinated.  Charles County Health Department GoVAX Maryland Charles County Government 24/hour COVID Call Center 301-609-6710 Staffed Call Center for Vaccination Pre-Registration 301-609-671...

This episode is part of a special series we are introducing with the Charles County Commission for Women.   Commission Chairwoman, Clarissa Stroud-Kemp, gives advise and tips on how to set goals. Charles County Commission for Women Thanks for listening.  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 - ...

Chief of Media, Jennifer Harris talks with Linda Warren, Public Information Officer for Charles County Department of Health and answers some of your questions about the vaccination process. Charles County Health Department GoVAX Maryland Charles County Government 24/hour COVID Call Center 301-609-6710 Staffed Call Center for Vaccination Pre-Registration 301-609-6717 (M-F 8:00-5:00, S-Su 10:00 - 3:...

Chief of Media, Jennifer Harris talks with Linda Warren, Public Information Officer for Charles County Department of Health about vaccine locations and the vaccination process. Charles County Health Department GoVAX Maryland Charles County Government 24/hour COVID Call Center 301-609-6710 Staffed Call Center for Vaccination Pre-Registration 301-609-6717 (M-F 8:00-5:00, S-Su 10:00 - 3:00) Thanks fo...

Chief of Media, Jennifer Harris talks with Linda Warren, Public Information Officer for Charles County Department of Health about vaccine myths. Charles County Health Department GoVAX Maryland Charles County Government 24/hour COVID Hotline 301-609-6710 Staffed Call Center for Vaccination Pre-Registration 301-609-6717 (M-F 8:00-5:00, S-Su 10:00 - 3:00) Thanks for listening.  If you like this podca...

Chief of Media Jennifer Harris talks with Health Officer Dr. Dianna Abney about Charles County's efforts to vaccinate against COVID-19 Charles County Health Department GoVAX Maryland Charles County Government 24/hour COVID Hotline 301-609-6710 Staffed Call Center for Vaccination Pre-Registration 301-609-6717 (M-F 8:00-5:00, S-Su 10:00 - 3:00) Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast an...

This episode is part of a special series we are introducing with the Charles County Commission for Women.   Commission Chairwoman, Clarissa Stroud-Kemp, gives advise and tips on how to prioritize self care so we can put our best selves forward and be there for others. Charles County Commission for Women Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Go...

We're going inside NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, to learn how and why they track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.    NORAD Santa   (NORADSanta.org) 1-877-Hi-NORAD Social Media Facebook:  @NORADSanta Twitter @NORADSanta Apps Apple App Store Google Play Alexa Skill NORAD Tracks Santa Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County...

We have data coming at us everyday about COVID, but what does it all really mean?  To answer that and get an insight into our County's data, we talk with Amber Starn, Epidemiologist with the Charles County Department of Health.  We break down positivity rates, cases per 100K, and why testing and contact tracing are so important during a public health emergency.  Links: Maryland Testing Sites...

We talk with Corporal Bryant with the Charles County Sheriffs Office about safety during the holidays and how to avoid theft and scams. Thanks for listening.  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.   We’re also available on YouTube .   Search Charles County C...

We talk with Monique Owens, Mental Health Advocate with NAMI Maryland about mental health and things you can do to promote good mental health during a pandemic and through the holidays.  NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness , is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI...

We talk with Dr. Dianna E. Abney, Health Officer for the Charles County Department of Health about how to enjoy the holidays during the COVID pandemic. On Tuesday, November 17, the Board of Commissioners adopted Governor Hogan’s recent executive orders, which returns the state of Maryland to Stage Two of the Roadmap to Recovery and limits capacity to 50% at all retail stores, religious institution...

There have been several rat sightings in the Waldorf area.  In this episode we go inside nuisance abatement to hear what is being done and what you can do to discourage rats from becoming a nuisance.   We talk with Lisa Laschalt, Director of Environmental Health, Charles County Department of Health and Jarington Bazemore, Inspection Supervisor Nuisance and Zoning Ordnances, Planning and Growth Man...

There is a lot that goes into our Department of Community Services' Housing Program.  In this second episode with the Housing Program, we talk with Jim Smith, Inspector Supervisor, about the inspection process, the need for inspections for both the tenant and the home owner, and how this plays a critical role in the success of the program.  Jim Smith can be reached at 301-934-0122 or SmithJ@C...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we're talking with Erica Rosa, a Outreach Specialist for the Center for Abused Persons (CAP).  24/7 Support and Information 301-645-3336 More Information at: Center for Abused Persons, Charles County Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever yo...

Jeremy Dautenhahn, the housing program supervisor with the Charles County Housing Authority through the Department of Community Services, joins us to talk about the Housing Choice Voucher Lottery Program.   This is the first time in Charles County the Housing Choice Voucher Program is using a lottery format.  The list had been closed down in 2012 after remaining open for decades.   We talk about t...

Event is for distribution only. Social distancing is required. We talk with Commissioner Amanda Stewart about her sixth Annual Back to School Fiesta and how this year's will be different.  Registration is required.  For more information visit Back to School Fiesta   Event held rain or shine: Saturday, Aug. 15 , from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Regency Furniture Stadium parking lot 11765 St. Linus Dr.,...

We talk with Michelle Lilly, Director of Emergency Services, about what nuisance and urban flooding are and the departments efforts to develop the County's Nuisance Flood Plan.  To participate in the comments and include a location in the County you see flood, please visit the Map Your Flooding Survey website or email Flooding@CharlesCountyMD.gov  For more information on the flood plan, visit...

In this episode we talk about the 2020 Census and how Charles County is responding. Our guests include : Census Bureau representatives Julius Maina, Partnership Coordinator for the State of Maryland, and Lee Osberry, Jr., Partnership Specialist for Southern Maryland, as well as Amy Blessinger, Planner III, Charles County Government Planning Division.  To take your Census, and for more information...

Chief of Media Services, Jennifer Harris talks with Dr. Howard Haft, Maryland Department of Health, about how the public can prevent the spread of COVID-19 and what to expect in Charles County as we move toward a Phase One reopening on May 29. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your...

Jennifer Harris, Chief of Media Services talks with Board of County Commissioners President Reuben Collins, District 3 Commissioner Amanda Stewart, and District 2 Commissioner, Thomasina Coates about the movement toward a Phase One gradual reopening of Charles County beginning on May 29, 2020.   Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government...

Lead Producer for CCGTV, Brent Huber, talks with Martin Proulx, Agriculture Business Development Manager with Charles County's Economic Development Department, about local agriculture and farmers markets during the COVID-19 pandemic.   More information can be found at MeetCharlesCounty.com . Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Governmen...

Chief of Media Services, Jennifer Harris, talks with the Board of County Commissioners about the resolution to require face mask in public and what it means for residents of Charles County.  For more information visit CharlesCountyMD.gov How to make a no sew face mask .  Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotif...

Amber Starn, MPH, and the Epidemiologist for the Charles County Department of Health, joins Chief of Media Services, Jennifer Harris, to discuss the testing procedures and what is required to be tested for COVID-19.  Charles County Department of Health: COVID-19 Hotline: 301-609-6717 CharlesCountyHealth.org Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles Count...

John Filer, Chief of EMS and Special Operations, talks with Jurisdictional Medical Director, Dr. Kevin Seaman, and Charles County Volunteer EMS Chief, Andrew Spalding about the Viral Triage Pandemic Protocol and what it means for those that call 911 for COVID-19 like symptoms. Thanks for listening.  If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast,...