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.