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St. Mary's County commissioner urges summer safety, announces eight-hour volunteer bonus and Flag Day event
Summary
A St. Mary's County commissioner warned residents about heat-related incidents at recent graduations, reminded people about pool and tick safety as schools dismiss, announced an eight-hour bonus for recruitment and volunteering, and reminded the public of a Flag Day ceremony June 14 at the Potomac Building.
Commissioner (unnamed), a St. Mary's County commissioner, urged residents Tuesday to take precautions as schools close for the summer and to heed safety guidance after a heat-related medical transport following a recent graduation. The commissioner also said the county added an eight-hour bonus “for recruiting and also a help for volunteering” and reminded residents of a Flag Day ceremony on June 14 in front of the Potomac Building.
The caution came after the speaker described attending the Chopticon High School graduation, where one person “had to be transported” because of heat and an underlying medical condition. The commissioner said the county Department of Emergency Services responded and provided rapid treatment.
The commissioner warned drivers to “be especially mindful of seeing more kids out during the middle of the day” as schools close in the coming week and urged slower speeds in neighborhoods. On water safety, the commissioner advised parents to “look into getting swim lessons” and said, “Practice good pool safety. It's vitally important.”
On public health, the commissioner said tick activity has been high this year and urged residents to follow guidance posted by the St. Mary's County Health Department, to treat yards and pets, and to monitor themselves for ticks.
Separately, the commissioner announced the county added eight hours of paid time as a bonus that will be used for recruiting and to encourage volunteering; the transcript does not record a formal motion or a vote on that change. The speaker described the bonus as an incentive aimed at motivating more volunteer participation.
The commissioner also invited the public to a Flag Day retirement ceremony for worn American flags at the Potomac Building on June 14, saying American Legion posts in the county will conduct a dignified retirement with choir performances and color guards. The speaker corrected an earlier time in remarks, saying the event is at 6:00 p.m.
The commissioner closed by echoing a local exhortation to “get out and enjoy the county” and asked residents to be safe and mindful of neighbors during the summer months.
