Camp Springs Civic Association

NOW IN EFFECT

Regional Drought Watch

Voluntary Water Conservation

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission reports that our region is experiencing severe drought conditions, with all of Prince George’s and Montgomery counties classified as D2 Severe Drought. Rainfall has been significantly below normal this year, and both Maryland and Virginia have issued drought warnings, while Baltimore City has announced voluntary water restrictions.

Brandywine/Surratts Road Closures for WSSC Water Improvements

Traffic Alert from WSSC Water for residents and commuters in the Brandywine area. Road work is now
underway and will continue through approximately Sunday, August 30. Brandywine Road is currently closed to through traffic due to major drinking water infrastructure improvements. Through July 30, traffic on Surratts Road between Summit Creek Drive and Beverly Avenue is reduced to one lane, with alternating traffic in each direction using traffic control.

June Is Flood Awareness Month!

Prince George’s County encourages residents to stay flood ready as June begins hurricane season, bringing severe weather that can cause dangerous flooding and property damage. Floods can happen anywhere, and even a small amount of water can be costly, so the Department of the Environment urges everyone to… 

• Sign up for Alert Prince George’s
• Consider flood insurance
• Make a flood plan
• Help prevent local flooding by keeping storm are drains clear. 

Residents and business owners are encouraged to learn whether they are in a flood-prone area and to take steps to protect homes, businesses, and personal belongings. 

More information and resources are available at environment.mypgc.us/floodmanagement