From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Sunday, December 08, 2013

The County is prepared, and asks for your help

PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release:

December 8, 2013

For more information, contact:

Carol Terry

Public Information Officer

Prince George’s County

Department of Public Works and Transportation

301.883.5600

Prince George’s County Prepares for Storm Warning

LARGO, MD - The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) announced that the County will move into full operation for snow and ice control beginning at 6 a.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2013 in preparation for the wintry mix that has been forecasted for our area.

Employees from DPW&T, as well as crews from the Department of Environmental Resources, Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement, and the Maryland-National-Capital Park and Planning Commission will report to their snow districts on Sunday morning. 168 trucks have been mobilized to salt County roadways and remove any accumulation of snow and ice.

County residents can assist crews by parking only on even-numbered sides of residential streets or in their driveways. Residents are also requsted to shovel their driveways after plowing and to remove snow/ice from the sidewalks abutting their homes and businesses.

To report snow conditions on your street, wait 12 hours after the precipitation has stopped and call CountyClick at 311 or the Snow Information Center at

301-350-0500. Residents may also visit the county’s website at www.princegeorgescountymd.gov to report snow conditions via the Snow Request Form.

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.