Delegate Susan Krebs, District 5
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- Message from Susan
- Hogan Green Lights County Schools to Reopen
- Don't Get Ripped-Off Over the Phone
- 9-1-1 - - Texting Now Available
- Requested Relief for Childcare Centers
- How Will I Vote This Year?
- Carroll County Opiod Grant Awards
- Carroll Reconized for High Census Response
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Important COVID-19 Resources
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Message from Delegate Susan Krebs |
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Friends,
Sorry that I have not been able to communicate with you as frequently as I would like during these very uncertain times, my attention has been diverted to my family.
It is with heavy heart that I announce the recent
passing of my dad, Bill Wolf. Many thanks to all of you who reached out during this difficult time. Our family will be forever grateful for your thoughts, prayers, cards, food, visits and every manner of support imaginable- we are so very blessed.
The Wolf Family - Susan, Bill, Stephen and Janis
A special appreciation to Carroll Hospital and the Carroll Hospice Dove House for the comfort and care you provided for my dad and our family, and thanks to the Sykesville/Freedom District Fire Department paramedics who transported my Dad with great care twice during his brief illness.
My Dad and Mom moved one mile away from us in Eldersburg 24 years ago to be closer to the “Grandkids”- they have been a constant presence in our family’s lives and Dad will be missed by not only his family and friends, but by all of those casual acquaintances that he befriended as he worked in his yard and met at the grocery store and Home Depot.
While our hearts are heavy with loss, we are so blessed that Dad was happy and healthy until the last two weeks of his life on this earth and passed comfortably and peacefully with his family by his side.
Susan
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Governor Hogan Green Lights
County Schools to Reopen
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On Wednesday, August 26, the Carroll County Board of Education passed a motion to guide the reopening of our local public schools. In light of Governor Hogan’s announcement yesterday, Carroll County is definitely moving in the right direction to reopen schools safely for our students. This additional guidance from the Governor will make those decisions much easier. These plans will continue to be updated as they are a work in progress.
In Carroll County, when teachers officially begin on August 31, and students begin enhanced virtual learning on September 8, teachers are strongly encouraged to be in the schools, in their classrooms. The teachers have the option to teach from their home or from the school. The BOE is working hard to keep ensure that the buildings are safe and all appropriate CDC guidelines are followed. Custodians and food services staff have been working in the buildings since March. Currently, some teachers, administrators, custodians, food services, day cares and other small groups are using the buildings, following appropriate guidelines.
On October 19, 2020, the schools will open, hybrid. To properly prepare for this, and while continuing to teach enhanced virtual learning, teachers will be required to be in the buildings beginning October 5.
School systems have been forced to make decisions that are in the best interest of the students, families and staff while conditions continue to evolve. It has been difficult for families to plan without having a roadmap to follow. We need our students face to face with our teachers as soon as safely possible. This gives 5 to 6 weeks for everyone to properly plan. The Board of Education has a number of meetings scheduled during this period in which they will be constantly monitoring and reevaluating the plan.
Boards of Education around the state will be considering all of the guidelines that the State Superintendent of Schools and Department of Health has put out and continue the efforts to get our students back into the classroom in a safe manner.
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Watch the Governor's August 27, 2020 Press Conference: |
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Safeguarding Our Assets
COVID-related consumer rip-offs have recently increased in our area. Please be wary of any phone call or email that asks for your personal information (especially a Social Security Number) in order to receive "stimulus" benefits. Never give out an personal information for an unsolicited phone call. If you have fallen victim to such a scam, please contact the Attorney General's Office of Consumer Protection immediately
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Launching A New Tool to Save Lives
In case you missed the important news, you may now text to 9-1-1 anywhere in Maryland in case of emergency! Howerver, calling remains infinitely more effective; if you can't speak, you can now send a text. For the past six years, I have been dedicated to updating our State’s emergency response systems. Marylanders in crisis will now have another option when they need police, fire, or paramedics.
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The District 5 Legislators recently wrote a letter to the Maryland Department of Education requesting that the State Superintendent of Schools relax new restrictions on child care centers so that they can serve more families. Our child care providers have done a remarkable job of keeping children with working families safe during this pandemic.
As schools and child-care programs reopen in parts of the United States, a federal study published Friday found that child-care programs that resumed operation at a time of low community spread, and that followed strict protocols, including universal masking for adults were successful at limiting new cases of coronavirus. Read More.
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VOTING GUIDE FOR THE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION
Maryland’s election vendor began mailing applications for ballots to residents this week. If you wish to vote by mail rather than in person, please keep an eye out for this form and return it in the postage-paid envelope as quickly as possible. You may also request your ballot online anytime prior to October 20th.
Please note that voting locations will be changing. We will provide that information as soon as it is finalized.
To download a simple guide to help you figure out the safest way to vote in the November election, click here.
Voting by mail
- Ballot requests must be received by October 20th.
Early Voting- In Person
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Early voting starts October 26th and goes until November 3rd
- Hours are 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Voting Day- In Person
- Election Day is November 3rd
- Hours are 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
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Opioid and Substance Use Grant Awards for Fiscal Year 2021 |
Before It’s Too Late is the state’s effort to bring awareness to the opioid crisis and to mobilize resources for effective prevention, enforcement, and treatment.
The grant distributions for Fiscal Year 2021 were recently announced. Here are highlights of Carroll County's Awards:
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$85,000 to provide prevention-focused programming at Sykesville Middle School in Carroll County.
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$108,000 to support Carroll County Public Schools’ opioid abuse prevention project involving a partnership with the Carroll County Health Department and Carroll County State's Attorney's Office.
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$137,803 to continue with the mobile crisis services.
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Carroll County Excels in Census Reponse |
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CARROLL HAS HIGH RATE OF CENSUS RESPONSE: Carroll County has one of the highest census self-response rates in the nation, and with a little over a month to go before the federal deadline, county officials are hoping that knocking on doors and ice cream socials can help elevate lower-participation parts of the county.
Check to be sure you have filled your Census.
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The highest priority is keeping Marylanders safe. As we continue on the road to health and economic recovery, we have no doubt we will emerge from this crisis stronger than ever.
A wide variety of resources are available to help Marylanders weather this storm:
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Access COVID-19 data. The Maryland Department of Health updates COVID-19 data daily during the 10 a.m. hour, including breakdowns by jurisdiction, ZIP code, and demographic groups. You can find COVID-19 data here.
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Find a COVID-19 testing site near you. With our new interactive map, you can find accessible testing sites that accept walk-in and/or scheduled appointments. Visit the interactive map here.
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Call the COVID-19 Hotline. For frequently asked questions, including information about symptoms, how COVID-19 spreads, where you can get tested, and updated statistics for Marylanders, you can call 211.
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Enroll in health coverage. From now until Dec. 15, you can sign up for health insurance using Maryland Health Connection, our state’s health insurance marketplace. To enroll, visit MarylandHealthConnection.gov, download the free “Enroll MHC” mobile app, or call 855-642-8572.
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Apply for unemployment insurance. Unemployment insurance can provide economic relief and stability for those who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. To learn about benefits or file a claim, call (877) 293-4125 or visit the Maryland Department of Labor's website.
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Seek food assistance. Marylanders can see if they qualify for nutrition assistance benefits on the Maryland Department of Human Resources website. Access the website here
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Free and reduced meals. The Maryland State Department of Education can provide three meals a day and a snack to students in need. There are hundreds of meal distribution centers across the state. You can find a meal distribution center here.
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Receive text message updates. To receive alerts, tips, and resources related to COVID-19 and other threats and hazards affecting or that may affect Maryland, text “MdReady” to 898211.
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Request your mail-in ballot. All eligible Maryland voters who feel safer voting by mail may request a mail-in ballot for the November general election. Visit the Maryland Board of Elections website or text ‘VBM’ to 77788 to access the mail-in ballot request form. Postage to return your form is free.
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Join the Medical Reserve Corps. The Maryland Responds Reserve Medical Corps is now recruiting active and retired health care professionals, medical students, and other interested volunteers. You can register here.
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Learn how you can help. Visit Maryland Unites to learn how you can help your community respond to COVID-19. Also check out the Hogan Administration’s A-Z glossary of available resources and information.
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Register for the senior call check program. The Maryland Department of Aging has a first-in-the-nation, free senior call check program, which provides peace of mind by checking in on seniors living at home alone. Register by calling 1-866-50-CHECK or by visiting this website.
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Get counted in the 2020 Census. Self response to the 2020 Census continues through September 30. To get counted, visit my2020census.gov or call (844) 330-2020.
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