Glade Valley Government 

Citizens urged to take precautions in heat

As the summertime heat arrives, citizens and businesses are advised to be aware of the signs of heat-related illnesses and to use caution during weekend activities. The combination of high temperatures and humidity will create a dangerous situation in which heat illness is possible. The Frederick County Department of Emergency Preparedness and its partners remind citizens to: Drink plenty of fluids; Stay in an air-conditioned area and out of the sun; Check on neighbors and relatives, especially young children and the elderly, who are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. On…

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Glade Valley Government 

Join Live Facebook Chat with Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner on April 20

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner will hold her first live Facebook chat from 7 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, as one more way to connect with the public. She invites citizens to ask questions about her proposed FY17 budget, school construction, economic development or other issues of interest. To join in this virtual gathering of Facebook users, participants should first “Like” Frederick County Executive Jan H. Gardner (www.Facebook.com/JanGardnerExec).

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Community Government 

Sustainability Commission Seeks Nominees for 2016 Awards

In time for Earth Day, the Frederick County Sustainability Commission is accepting nominations for its 2016 Sustainability Awards. The awards are presented annually to one employee or office of Frederick County Government, one organization (municipality, non-profit, or private) and one member of the general public that lives or works in Frederick County. Award recipients have made an outstanding contribution in helping Frederick County advance sustainability efforts, for example by implementing energy efficiency, encouraging renewable energy, improving air and water quality, building green or creating land use sustainability. Nominations must be…

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