LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County, Maryland is currently under a Winter Storm Watch from Saturday, January 24, 2026, until Monday, January 26, 2026. Due to impactful winter weather in the forecast, St. Mary’s County Government is announcing the availability of warming centers for the public from Friday, January 23 through Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Residents who need to take refuge in a warm place can go to one of the following locations:

Charlotte Hall Library 37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Monday – Thursday) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Friday – Saturday)   Garvey Senior Activity Center 23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Monday – Thursday) 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Friday)   Leonardtown Library 23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Monday – Thursday) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Friday – Saturday)   Lexington Park Library 21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Monday – Thursday) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Friday – Saturday) 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Sunday)

Loffler Senior Activity Center 21905 Chancellor’s Run Road, Great Mills 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)   Northern Senior Activity Center 29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)   St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen 20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Monday – Friday) 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Saturday)   Three Oaks Center 46905 Lei Drive, Lexington Park 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

Note: Times listed above are normal business hours and may change. Centers are located in public facilities; if St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices close due to inclement weather, these warming center locations will follow those operations and will also be closed.

The Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many (WARM) emergency shelter program will be operating during this event. Questions regarding WARM services should be directed to the Three Oaks Center at (240) 577-0702.

The St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services (DSS), Three Oaks Center, Angel’s Watch, St. Mary’s Caring, and other community partners are working in advance to meet the housing needs of high-risk community members, including individuals experiencing homelessness.

If community members have concerns about shelter for the upcoming weekend, please contact DSS at (240) 895-7000 as soon as possible for assistance so arrangements can be made ahead of the storm.

If emergency assistance is needed during the storm, residents should call 9-1-1.

 

Community members are encouraged to use the following resources during severe weather:

·       Check for local road closures at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/RoadClosures

·       Report non-emergency issues, such as downed trees via our 311 system at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/SM311

·       Report power outages to SMECO at: www.smeco.coop/Outages

·       Visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov/Prepare for additional preparedness tips

Visit www.ready.gov/winter-weather for tips on staying safe during extreme cold. Always remember to check on your neighbors and loved ones, especially if they are elderly or have functional needs.

Knowing what to do before, during, and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. To learn about potential disasters and hazards, and how to be prepared and stay informed, please visit: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/es.

 

For more information, please visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov or follow St. Mary’s County Government on Facebook, X, and Instagram for regular updates.