Full Notification

🚨 HEALTH ALERT: RAW SEWAGE IN GEORGES CREEK 🚨
Raw sewage is entering Georges Creek between Shaft and Westernport, affecting the Potomac River downstream.
 
⚠️ Do NOT drink, fish, swim, or have contact with Georges Creek or the impacted Potomac section.
✅ Westernport’s water is safe. It comes from the Savage River Dam—not connected to Georges Creek.
 
🛠️ DAMAGE ASSESSMENT TEAMS RETURN – SATURDAY, JUNE 28
Supported by Allegany County & Maryland VOAD
 
📍 Teams will go door-to-door conducting in-depth flood damage assessments to guide long-term recovery.
 
🕙 Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
📋 Teams will carry official ID badges
🏠 Please try to be home to share details about your property damage.
 
📱 FLOOD RECOVERY APPLICATION HELP – IPADS AVAILABLE AT TOWN HALL
 Residents impacted by the May 13 flood can fill out the Unified Flood Recovery Application online.
✅ If you do not have internet access or a computer, iPads are available at Town Hall for you to use.
📅 Deadline to apply: July 18, 2025
 
💻 Apply from home if you're able: https://bit.ly/AllCoFloodRecoveryApplication

Application may help with:

• Appliance replacement
• Vehicle deductible reimbursement
• Building materials
• And more

📧 Questions? Email: [email protected]
 
🎒 SUPPLIES STILL AVAILABLE AT TOWN HALL
Need recovery supplies? Stop by and ask.
 
💧 WATER RATE INCREASE STARTS JULY 1, 2025
Water rate is increasing from $4.00 → $5.50 per 1,000 gallons used.
📅 Change takes effect July 1
📬 First seen on August bills
 
CLOSURE NOTICE: JULY 4–7
The Town Office and Street Department will be closed July 4–7 for Independence Day.
We reopen Tuesday, July 8.
 
🏛️ NEXT COUNCIL MEETING – JULY 7 AT 7 PM
🗓️ Monday, July 7, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM at Town Hall
Residents are encouraged to attend.