{"id":727,"date":"2012-11-05T19:25:57","date_gmt":"2012-11-05T19:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mema\/?p=727"},"modified":"2012-11-05T19:25:57","modified_gmt":"2012-11-05T19:25:57","slug":"garrett-county-residents-frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mdem\/2012\/11\/05\/garrett-county-residents-frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Garrett County Residents: Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

All county government offices and services are now operating on a regular schedule.<\/p>\n

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Q:\u00a0 I am still without power.\u00a0 Are shelters still available?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 <\/strong>The County is no longer offering shelters at this time.\u00a0 People without power are encouraged to visit or call Community Action 301-334-9431.\n<\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0 I am still without power and am in need of water.\u00a0 Where can I go?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A:<\/strong>\u00a0 Water is available at this time through Community Action at the 360 West Liberty Street facility in Oakland.\u00a0 For further information contact (301) 334-9431.\n<\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0 What can I do with storm debris?\u00a0 Will the landfill accept it?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A:<\/strong> Effective immediately residents may take storm related woody debris resulting from Hurricane Sandy to the following locations for disposal free of charge:\n<\/p>\n

Garrett County Landfill<\/strong><\/p>\n

3118 Oakland Sang Run Road; Oakland<\/p>\n

Monday to Saturday:\u00a0 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Closed on Sundays<\/p>\n

Phone: 301-387-0322\n<\/p>\n

Old Oakland County Roads Garage<\/strong><\/p>\n

North Oakland Garrett Highway- Across from the Brodak Plaza; Oakland<\/p>\n

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Closed on Saturdays and Sundays\n<\/p>\n

Grantsville Roads Garage<\/strong><\/p>\n

13266 National Pike: Grantsville<\/p>\n

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Closed on Saturdays and Sundays\n<\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0 What can I do with storm related woody debris?\u00a0 May I burn it?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 <\/strong>To report burning of brush that is associated with the recent storm damage, please call the Garrett County Non-Emergency number in the 9-1-1 Communications Center at 301-334-1929.\u00a0 The normal permitting procedure for open burning through the Garrett County Health Department is temporarily suspended until November 17, 2012.\u00a0 Brush may be burned any time of the day provided there is snow on the ground, otherwise burning should occur between 4 p.m. and midnight.\u00a0 All fires must be kept 200 feet from neighboring habitable dwellings and gathering places.\n<\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0 Is it safe to eat food that hasn\u2019t been refrigerated for multiple days due to the storm?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 <\/strong>Food Safety Tips:<\/p>\n