Frederick County is now implementing phase 1 of the Roadmap to Recovery. This will require everyone to do their part. Please follow State wide directives and show your love for our Frederick community!
#LoveFrederick
Tonight we illuminated Winchester Hall in a tribute to the 400,000 Americans who have lost their lives to COVID-19. We stand in unity with cities and towns across the nation in this moment of remembrance.
#FredCoVID19
#Lovefrederick
Still need your 1st dose COVID-19 vaccine? We've got appointments for people 18+!
-Wednesday, May 5:
-Friday, May 7:
Walk-in's welcome, but schedule for a quicker visit! Call 301-600-7900 to schedule.
#LoveFrederick
#GoVaxMaryland
An up close look at roadways in Frederick County tonight. Thank you to DPW crews who have worked for hours clearing our roads across the county. We ask that residents continue to avoid unnecessary travel tonight and tomorrow morning. Stay safe!
We are Lighting the Night for Fallen Firefighters May 4-7, 2023! Join us, fire service organizations, and businesses from all across the country and light the night to the fallen and their families 🚒
#FireHero2023
#LightTheNight
#fallenfirefighters
#FCDFRS
The largest Maryland flag in the history of the State lifts off! Measuring at 85 ft. tall by 55 ft. wide and 80,000 cubic feet, the flag featured on a hot air balloon held its inaugural launch today
@LinganoreWinery
Releasing a special labeled limited release wine. Beautiful day!
Frederick County Goes Purple! Several County buildings will light up purple from dusk to dawn as part of a community call-to-action to reduce substance-related deaths & overdoses. Recovery is possible, there is hope and there is help. Find out more at
Hey
@FrederickCoMD
, shout out to Officer Long and the team of fellow Officers who provided assistant today. Dad wandered off while visiting downtown shops and became lost. The response was quick, coordinated, respectful, and best of all, successful.
Update: Frederick County Board of Health Mask Regulation Expires. COVID-19 case rate in Frederick County has fallen below 20 cases per 100,000 population, the threshold set by the BOH. More info Below:
Thank you to U.S.
@SenatorCardin
, Sen
@ChrisVanHollen
and
@RepDavidTrone
for their support of Frederick Co's Crisis Stabilization Center. They met with County Exec Jessica Fitzwater and others at Winchester Hall today to learn about the center, which should open this summer.
Congratulations to our Best Places to Work 2020 winners! Our businesses have found innovative and creative ways to work during this unprecedented time. Check out this video of our award winners
Happy 275th Anniversary Frederick County!!
From the state comptroller, state delegates, state senators, county executive and members of the county council, and city mayor
Today is Election Day!
Polling places are open from 7AM - 8PM. You can still register to vote in-person at your polling place. Find your polling place by visiting
Make sure your vote is counted!
The difference b/w a WATCH & A WARNING explained in one meme. A WARNING means the weather event IS occurring NOW or will occur very soon. When a WATCH is issued, pay attention to the forecast & take preparedness actions. When a WARNING is issued take protective actions.
Meet our
#UnsungHeroes
! This team from our Division of Utilities & Solid Waste Management designed and built a machine that uses UV light to decontaminate N95 masks so they can be safely resused by our health care workers and first responders.
#LoveFrederick
Merry Christmas from Frederick County Government!
Reminder: County Government Operations are closed today and tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 26.
Stay safe and warm!
Kudos to
#UnsungHeroes
Mindy McDonnell, Heather Hart, and Mindy Andros! The Summer Challenge is the most popular activity at
@FredCoLibrary
. When the libraries closed their doors, staff quickly organized to make the entire program virtual. 1/2
It's Repudiation Day in
@FrederickCoMD
! On Nov 23rd, we recognize of the repudiation of the Stamp Act by 12 local judges. This act of defiance against the British predates the Boston Tea Party by 8 years & is believed to have stoked the flames of Revolution.
#RepudiationDay
It's National Custodian Day. FCG is excited to honor our wonderful custodial staff, who work at facilities throughout county government. Please join us in saying thank you to our team and check out these testimonials praising their great work!
Take a look at the new guardrail on US 15 in Frederick County. This system will help improve safety from Jefferson St. to US 40.
@FredCoGovMD
#MDOTCares
#MDOTsafety
Congratulations to
@FCDFRS
Recruit Class 28! After months of training, 21 men and women will now start their career as Firefighter/EMT’s at their station assignments . Thank you for choosing a career to help others in Frederick County!
Great Job, Ellie! 😀 Please congratulate her for reading her first 100 books on her 1000 Books Before Kindergarten journey!
Learn more about this
@FredCoLibrary
program here:
The Drop Boxes are Here! You Can Now Return Your 2020 Election Mail-In Ballot to any of the Drop Box Locations in Frederick County.
Find info on each location here:
#FrederickCoMD
🇺🇸
#Election2020
Our community-led Transition Team is working hard to develop priorities for the next 4 years. Thanks to Mark Ritacco, NACo’s Chief Government Affairs Officer, for briefing the team’s Sustainability Infrastructure & Transportation Cmte on federal funding opportunities.
@NACoTweets
Today, alongside Mayor O’Connor, we proclaimed June 2 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Thank you
@MomsDemand
for demanding change for gun violence. We are committed to keeping our communities safe.
#NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay
It’s important to remember, we’re still not out of the woods yet. We know that COVID-19 is still widespread. Continue to, wash hands often, practice physical distancing, wear a face covering, keep gatherings under 10 people, stay home when sick, and get tested if needed.
The County Executive had a busy day today. This afternoon she was able to present a proclamation for Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17).
Thank you to all who advocate for increased awareness for this public health issue.
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek
Did you hear? Frederick County is turning 275! That’s right – Frederick County, MD was founded way back in 1748, and 2023 will make over two and a half centuries of history, growth, and community. Follow
@FrederickCo275
to stay "keyed in"!
#frederickcomd275
Did you know November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month? This is a time to raise awareness about the children and families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in our community. Organizations Like SHIP of Frederick County provide support.
Our
#UnsungHeroes
support people AND animals! Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic Animal Control, employee Bethany Davidson has fully embraced social media & the web to make sure Frederick County pets still find homes.
#LoveFrederick
It’s an honor to host MD Environment Secretary Mcllwain in Frederick County to discuss environmental justice and incorporate DEI in forthcoming projects in underserved communities.
@FredCoGovMD
is the fastest growing county in Maryland, so we are excited to be here on the latest stop of Sec. McIlwain’s listening tour around the state. Thank you County Exec
@jessfitzwater
and all of the great folks leading on sustainability and economic development.
Excited to celebrate the completion of the Ballenger Creek Trail. The 4.2 mile long trail links Ballenger Creek Park to Westview South. Check it out for a walk, run or bike ride!
Today 25 dedicated individuals graduated from
#FCDFRS
. Recruit Class Commander Lieutenant Bernie Studds and DFRS personnel gathered to celebrate and congratulate them. They head out to take their assignments at a station near you starting tomorrow!
#RC27
#forthepack
Kudos to Anne Gallo from
@FrederickCoMD
Health Department! She has long volunteered on the Public Health Response Team, where she played a critical role. Anne stepped up again to assist w/ the community-based COVID-19 testing site the Health Department has set up.
#LoveFrederick
Please join us in congratulating our County Executive for being named to The Daily Record’s Top 100 Women 🎉
County Executive Fitzwater will be honored alongside Senator Karen Lewis Young at the awards celebration next month.
On this day, we remember those we lost, and honor the first responders and military members who answered the call to service.
#September11
#WeWillNeverForget
Touching a power line can cause serious injury or death. You can't tell by looking whether a line is "live" or "hot" or not. Even if a downed line isn't actively sparking, always assume it is carrying electricity.
Transit Services of Frederick County announced their Driver of Year award winners this week. Congrats to Maria Queen & Gloria Rodriguez, who were chosen by their colleagues for their excellent customer service skills & safe driving practices!🚍👍
#LoveFrederick
#FrederickCoMD
A warm welcome to
@GovWesMoore
, Lt Gov
@arunamiller
and their Cabinet, who spent the day in Frederick County! They toured Linganore Hall at
@FrederickCC
before traveling to several locations across the county.
We appreciate the work our
#UnsungHeroes
are doing each day. The Juvenile Division of the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office has worked non-stop to protect both juveniles and public safety during COVID.
#LoveFrederick
It's Transit Employee Appreciation Week. We offer a big THANK YOU to the drivers & office staff at our amazing
@TransITServices
! They connect people to jobs, health care, and shopping, and they work closely with all our agencies to serve the people who live & work in FrederickCo.
Congratulations to Frederick County Division of Fire & Rescue Services Paramedic Class 7 on their graduation tonight! Completing this rigorous course takes hard work and dedication. Thank you for choosing a career to help people in Frederick County.
The health of our County remains in good hands with
@FCHealthDept
! We’re proud to have been named one of the nation’s Healthiest Communities in 2021
#SOTC2021
This year we focused on protecting our community’s health and well-being. Frederick County was recognized as one of the nation’s Healthiest Communities. To create equity in health outcomes, we brought health care to the people who need it most.
#SOTC2021
The men & women in Frederick County's fire service make our community safe. They put their lives on the line every day. On this
#InternationalFirefightersDay
please join us in thanking our volunteer and career firefighters!
Frederick County is turning 275! 🥳
Follow us on Twitter
@frederickco275
, Instagram
@frederickcomd275
, and Facebook at Frederick County 275th to join in the celebration!
Text FC275 to 888777 for text alerts.
For information visit
Wearing a cloth face covering correctly can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others. When you go out on essential trips, follow the “do’s” and "dont's" found here :
Here's a look at roads in Frederick County The Office of Highway Operations continues to work to clear and treat roadways. Many roads are considered "passable," which is defined by DPW as snow-covered narrow lanes, with significant slippery conditions.
A big shout out to these
#UnsungHeroes
from
@FredCoLibrary
! They made curbside service a reality for people who want a contact-free option to pick up books, CDs, and other material from our fabulous library branches.
#LoveFrederick
REMINDER: Frederick County Government Services including the
@FredCoLibrary
&
@FCHealthDept
will be closed today in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
Recycling in Frederick County will operate as usual.
Find more info on closures at:
The Jefferson Carnival kicked off tonight with fun, food, and nightly entertainment. Check it out through Saturday. Thank you for supporting our volunteers!
County Executive Fitzwater recognized The Frederick Speaker Series for a decade of bringing national and international thought leaders to the
@Weinberg
to challenge minds, create discussions, entertain and engage. We are looking forward to the next lineup of speakers!
Grateful for this dedicated team of
#UnsungHeroes
! Members of Custodial Services’ leadership team have decontaminated areas within County buildings that may have been exposed to COVID-19. They followed CDC guidance to ensure these spaces were made clean and safe.
#LoveFrederick
It's National Custodian Day! FCG is excited to honor our wonderful custodial staff, who work at facilities throughout county government. Please join us in saying thank you to our team and check out these testimonials praising their great work!
The
@FrederickCo275
year kicked off in a big way on Saturday! Congrats to the Frederick County 275th Team, Sailing Through The Winter Solstice, & Civitan Club of Frederick on a historic evening! We can’t wait to see what’s next in
#FC275
—Happy New Year, Frederick County!
Thankful for
#UnsungHeroes
like Shawn Dennison, who made sure important public health information was distributed in many ways to reach as many residents as possible! Shawn's dedication and enthusiasm are unstoppable.
#LoveFrederick
Memorial Day offers a solemn opportunity to reflect on the noble sacrifices of those who gave their lives in service. Thank you to the millions of dedicated U.S. troops who have sacrificed for our ideals in the defense of our nation.
#MemorialDay2023
#RememberandHonor
Even more books are coming your way! 📚
@FredCoLibrary
is excited to announce new additions to their Bookmobile fleet, bringing library services a little closer to home. 1/2
The Makerspace Program provides entrepreneurs access to tools, technologies, and knowledge to support their growth and development. Thank you
@MDTEDCO
for awarding Frederick County this grant to provide entrepreneurs resources to grow their business!
2/5 - Frederick County (MD) Government Offices and Facilities Will DELAY OPENING until 10 a.m. & Employees Are on LIBERAL LEAVE policy. Frederick County Highway Operations reports that roads are extremely icy.