Did you know that the "dog days of Summer" run from July 3-August 11? The star Sirius, part of the constellation Canis Major, is in the same region of the sky as the sun. The Romans believed the bright star gave off heat.
With temperatures forecast to remain in the mid-90s to 100 degrees and heat indexes around 110 degrees through Saturday, Worcester County Emergency Services officials urge residents to exercise caution and check on elderly and vulnerable neighbors.
Public facilities that are air conditioned and open to the public during normal business hours for those seeking to escape the heat, include the following:
Worcester County Animal Control (WCAC) invites residents and animal lovers everywhere to connect with them on Facebook to find the perfect addition to their families.
Public invited to share ideas and concerns on future growth with county staff during First Friday in Snow Hill on July 7.
You can also find more information here on the Comprehensive Plan Update Page
NOAA officials are reminding beachgoers of the moderate threat of rip currents this holiday weekend. Before heading out to splash in the waves, know the facts on rip currents: what rip currents are, how to identify and avoid them, and if caught, how to break the grip of the rip!
Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries, Recreation and Parks, the Central Landfill, and Homeowner Convenience Centers, will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
All WCG offices will resume standard hours of operation on Wednesday, July 5.
WCG staff wish one and all a safe and happy Independence Day holiday. For more information on WCG hours of operation, visit www.co.worcester.md.us.
Project Requires Overnight Closures with Detour Through Late June
Snow Hill, Maryland (June 12, 2023) – The Worcester County Fire Safety Survey is on now through July 1, and all who take the survey will automatically be entered for a chance to win a free family pizza party. This gooey, cheesy, crusty main course will be delivered by a massive, red, fire truck.
Working smoke alarms are at the heart of fire safety. These simple devices save lives by serving as early warning systems. During a fire, signal blasts from working smoke alarms provide valuable time for families to evacuate safely.
Snow Hill, Maryland (June 12, 2023) – The Worcester County Commissioners named Patricia Walls as the deputy director of Human Resources. She stepped into her new position on March 1, 2023.
Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023, for Juneteenth, National Freedom Day.
The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will also be closed.
WCG offices will resume standard operating hours on Tuesday, June 20.