Carroll Emergency Operation Center Activated, Shelters Available

The Carroll County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is fully activated as of 11 a.m. Sunday October 28. Below is important information residents should know and use over the coming days:  

• The phone number into the EOC that citizens should use to access information and make nonemergency requests is 1-888-5-GET EOC (1-888-543-8362)
• Important information and updates may be found at: www.facebook.com/CCOPSSSccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/default.asp
• Cable Channels 19, 23 and 24 will deliver news
• Carroll County Government Twitter: @CarrollCoMD

Emergency Shelters

Effective at 7 p.m. Sunday, Carroll County will be opening 2 emergency shelters located at:

• Century High School, 355 Ronsdale Road, Sykesville     
• Winters Mill High School, 560 Gorsuch Road, Westminster 

At the shelters, visitors will be provided with a cot, blanket, and shelf stable food. Shelter visitors are being asked to bring any other personal items including:

• All Medications
• Pillows
• Towels
• Change of clothing
• Snacks/ drinks, 
• if you wish, Books/board games
• Any personal care items (toothbrush, soap, feminine supplies, diapers and formula)

Anyone who is dependent upon special medical or nursing care MUST bring a caregiver with them to the shelter as well as any medical devices necessary.