January is National Radon Action Month
Radon is an invisible, odorless radioactive gas in the earth that can enter into lower level rooms of your home, like a basement. The longer you and your family are exposed to radon, the greater risk you have of developing lung cancer. Testing for radon is easy, affordable and the best way to protect your family from exposure. Radon test kits are available at home improvement stores or online.
Radon Resources
Environmental Protection Agency - Radon
Utility Scam Awareness
November 20, 2019 -
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh is joining with BGE to promote awareness of utility service scams and provide helpful advice for avoiding them. In the last three years, 61 utility scam complaints have been received by the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division. Some victims have reported losing as much as $4,000 dollars to a utility service scam.
For the fourth year in a row, BGE is joining more than 140 energy companies across the United States and Canada in the effort to protect customers from scams targeting customers of electric, natural gas, water, and other utilities. Collaborating energy companies have joined together and designated November 20 as “Utilities United Against Scams Day.” This effort is supported by a week-long campaign, including social media and online content, focused on exposing the tricks scammers use to steal money from customers, and how customers can protect themselves.
Opioid Awareness
Queen Anne's County health officials and emergency personnel are encouraging all residents of Queen Anne's County to recognize the potential health hazards associated with the illicit use of opioids and other drugs of abuse. Citizens need to be aware of the deadly risks of using or misusing all substances including prescribed medications.
In the event of a medical emergency, do not hesitate to contact 911.
Family Support Group
For families and friends of those struggling with opiate misuse. This is an open group which will be held every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 7:30 PM starting October 3, 2017. No registration requited. No cost. We will meet at the Nielsen Center located at 205 N. Liberty Street (across from the District Court) in Centreville, Maryland. For questions contact Kate Ryan, M.S., LCADC at 410-758-1306 ext. 4525 or send an e-mail to Kate.Ryan@maryland.gov
If you, a family member, friend, or co-worker needs help due to their substance use, please contact the Eastern Shore Crisis Hotline @ 1-888-407-8018. Please understand that asking for help is the first step in solving a drug abuse or addiction problem.
Queen Anne's County Department of Health
410-758-0720
Queen Anne's County Department of Emergency Services
410-758-4500
Queen Anne's County Drug Task Force
410-758-TIPS (8477)
Office of the Sheriff for Queen Anne's County
410-758-0770
Maryland State Police, Barrack 'S' Centreville
410-758-1101
Centreville Police Department
410-758-0080
Queen Anne's County State's Attorney's Office
410-758-2264