Inside Your County Government

In this episode, we're going inside Mobile Integrated Healthcare, a service that is a partnership between the Charles County Department of Emergency Services, Charles County Health Department, and UMD Charles Regional Medical Center.  The program has received several awards for its community service, collaboration, and innovation in healthcare.   

Our guests are Pam Gantt with the Charles County Department of Emergency Services and Jennifer Hunt and Amber Starn with the Charles County Health Department.

From the Show

The profile for the National Organization for State Offices and Rural Health care can be found at PowerOfRural.org.  Follow the "Meet the 2018 Stars" link and our MIH team is highlighted on page 60.  

We're talking weather, winter weather, preparedness and why Charles County has a special place in our guest's heart.  We're talking with WUSA9 meteorologist Howard Bernstein.   

This episode is all about Veterans.  We’re going inside County Government and talking with Randy Nye, Superintendent of Maintenance and Jefre Tschudi, White Plains Golf Course Superintendent about their experiences serving our Nation. 

We’ll also hear about some services available for Veterans from from Travis Rahill, of Melwood Veterans Services.  Travis is also the Vice-Chair of the newly formed Charles County Commission for Veteran Affairs.  

For more information on Veteran services in Charles County visit: http://www.charlescountymd.gov/veterans-corner

Melwood Veteran Services can be found through this link: https://www.melwood.org/veterans-services

Do some of our historical sites have paranormal activity?  Are there ghostly connections to the past?

Listen, in this special Halloween episode, as we talk with Patrick and Emily Burke of SPARC about their paranormal encounters at some of Charles County's famous historical sites.

Patrick and Emily can be found at FindYourSPARC.com

Listen to our other Halloween special, "Stories of the Historical District with Kate Taylor" 

Kate Taylor does not have your typical County Government job.  In this episode, we're visiting with Kate at Port Tobacco and talking about what she does and, more importantly, who she becomes in the performance of her duties.

Listen as Kate tells of ghostly tales and legends that surround the mystique of our Historical District in this special Halloween episode. 

Be sure to check out our other Halloween special on the "Ghosts of Charles County". 

 

Ever wonder what happens when it rains?  Where does all the water go and what does it take with it to our rivers and bay?  Did you know you could get a tax break for helping to manage stormwater on your property?

We’re talking with Erica Hahn and Karen Wiggen from Planning and Growth Management about stormwater management, outreach programs, and everything you wanted to know about what happens when it rains.

For more information on outreach programs, including the stenciling program, contact Erica Hahn at [email protected].

For more information on stormwater management visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/watershed.

Charles County Government has an incredible intern program. Each summer, interns from all parts of the County, from high school students to college students to recent graduates, all participate in a program that gives them an inside experience in County Government.

In this episode we're talking with Intern Program Coordinator, Destiny Proctor about her efforts to grow this program into something beneficial to our community and we'll hear from two of the County's interns. Jaylen Gore (Media Services) and Elizabeth Ashley Roberts (County Attorney).

So, come along as we step inside your County Government.

Ever wonder what goes into taking care of our County roads? Want to know what the number one thing the Roads Division does in keeping our roads safe?

In this episode we talk with Chief of Roads, Steve Staples about those things and more. Then we'll hear from Bob Curtin about what its been like to work for County Government and Roads for more than 30 years.

So, get ready to step inside your County Government. 

Do you know how to be prepared for a disaster or natural hazard? Do you know what Emergency Management does for Charles County? We're going inside your County Government to find those answers and a lot more.

In this episode of Inside Your County Government, we are taking Emergency Management and Preparedness with Charles County's Chief of Emergency Management, Michell Lilly.