Anne Arundel County government offices will experience a delayed opening on Wednesday, January 28, with operations set to begin at 10:00 a.m. County buildings will not be open to the public until that time. Liberal leave and telework policies are in effect, although emergency and essential employees are expected to report at their regular times.
The Department of Public Works will also delay the opening of landfill and recycling centers until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. Residents should be aware of the revised curbside collection schedule for the week: Monday’s collections will occur on Wednesday, Tuesday’s on Thursday, Thursday’s on Friday, and Friday’s collections will shift to Saturday.
All Anne Arundel County Public Library locations and senior activity centers will be closed on January 28. Consequently, lunches will not be provided at senior activity centers or congregate sites, and activities at Senior Center Plus have been canceled for the day.
As crews continue to clear snow and ice, residents are reminded to exercise caution on untreated surfaces and ensure their vehicles are equipped for winter conditions. More updates on county operations can be accessed at www.aacounty.org/county-operations.
Meanwhile, the City of Annapolis will return to normal operations on Wednesday as it continues to recover from the recent winter storm. The Department of Public Works has made significant progress, with 90% of city streets plowed as of 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. Residents can report unplowed streets by contacting the Annapolis Call Center at 410-260-2211.
To assist residents further, free parking at city garages—Mills-Hillman, Gotts, Knighton, and Park Place—has been extended until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 1. This extension is meant to accommodate continued snow clearing efforts and allow residents time to clear their driveways and walkways.
While sidewalk clearing code enforcement for residential properties will be paused on Wednesday, the city will continue commercial enforcement and may issue warnings where sidewalks are not cleared. A phased approach will follow for enforcement as conditions improve.
City offices will operate on time Wednesday, with liberal leave and telework available, pending supervisor approval. The trash and recycling collection schedule will also mirror that of the county’s, with shifts in collections this week and no metal bulk or yard waste pickups.
Additionally, the Pip Moyer Recreation Center’s auxiliary gym will serve as an emergency warming center through Monday, February 2, opening daily at 7:00 a.m. For residents needing general sheltering assistance, the Crisis Response System Warmline can be reached at 410-768-5522.
Annapolis Transit will resume services on schedule on Wednesday, beginning at 5:30 a.m., including on-demand Go Time services. Routine transit operations will conclude at 7:00 p.m., with specific shuttle services running throughout the day.
As the city’s Emergency Operations Center remains partially activated, the Annapolis Call Center is available for non-emergency storm-related inquiries or to assist residents in joining the Special Assistance Roster. For emergencies, residents should always dial 911.
In light of school closures for Anne Arundel County Public Schools on January 28, community members are encouraged to check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors and assist in clearing sidewalks and fire hydrants where possible. This collaborative spirit underscores the community’s resilience amid challenging winter conditions.