​I apologize for sending a second email to you all today, but this morning’s announcement about the rollout of vaccinations for children ages 5-11 couldn’t wait. For those of you that haven’t had a chance to see that one yet, the CDC has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for this age group and the County Department of Health will hold its first clinic on Friday. The first batch of appointments will be posted at www.aacounty.org/covidvax tonight at 7 p.m. and a second batch of appointments will be posted tomorrow at 12 noon. You can read the full press release HERE.

Today at 5:00 p.m. County Executive Pittman and Health Officer Dr. Kalyanaraman will also be holding a discussion about the vaccine rollout. Submit your questions to [email protected] and watch live on Facebook today at 5:00 p.m.

In other news, County Executive Pittman signed a bill on Monday night that extends outdoor dining for restaurants through January 2, 2023. He was very pleased that the County was able to cut through the red tape and continue this new policy for our restaurants that has helped them be resilient during the pandemic.

Yesterday, County Executive Pittman shared updates on the success of the Mobile Integrated Community Health (MICH) Program implementation. The public-private partnership has dramatically reduced client’s emergency medical 911 calls and improved resident health and well being. Read more about this exciting program HERE.

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The CDC has approved the use of Pfizer-BioNTech for children ages 5-11, and vaccinations in Anne Arundel County will begin on Friday, Nov. 5.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health has put together a plan that will quickly and equitably provide vaccines for children across our county. The Department of Health has received 4,950 first doses. While we expect there to be more demand than supply for a short period of time, I want to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated as soon as they are able.

For more information on Anne Arundel County's vaccine rollout, read our full press release.

1. Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay | 2. Bill signing at Fat Boys Crab Shack | 3. Annie Awards | 4. Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Annual Meeting

To honor Native Americans' achievements and contributions, we observe Native American Heritage Month in November.

Native Americans have inhabited this land since immemorial, and their cultural practices have had a tremendous impact on our way of life. This month we look forward to honoring the unique heritage of this continent's First People and learning about the unique history and culture of local tribes.

Read the Executive Proclamation.

County Executive Steuart Pittman joined executives from University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (BWMC), Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC), Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities (DoAD) and Anne Arundel County Fire Department (AACoFD) to share updates on the success of the Mobile Integrated Community Health (MICH) Program implementation. The public-private partnership dramatically reduced client’s emergency medical 911 calls and improved resident health and well being.

Read the full press release.

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman issued the following statement regarding the extension of outdoor dining:

“The pandemic hit our restaurant industry more than almost any other sector of the economy. Staff got laid off, business owners watched revenue plummet, and some were forced to close their doors.

To help these businesses survive, we worked on innovative solutions: waiving license fees, creating the Restaurant and Food Service Grant Program at Economic Development, providing the $500 gift cards for restaurant employees through Workforce Development, and of course the permitting of outdoor dining in parking lots and other areas that county code does not normally allow..."

Read the full statement.

The Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management has opened the damage assessment portal, which is a tool for gathering data on the damages caused by the severe weather event that resulted in coastal flooding from Thursday, October 28 through Sunday, October 31, 2021. Residents and businesses can report any damage that was incurred as a result of the severe weather event through Friday, November 12, 2021.

Damage assessment is a critical process that occurs after a severe incident or disaster. Preeti Emrick, the Director of the Office of Emergency Management, emphasizes that “data collection helps determine the severity of impact the incident or disaster has on individuals and communities and what resources are needed in order to help the communities recover. We cannot do that without the residents’ help.”

The City of Annapolis has also created a self-reporting damage assessment tool for residents and business owners (within the municipal limits of Annapolis).

Residents are reminded that this is not a substitute for submitting through insurance

and that submission does not in any way guarantee federal, state, or local

reimbursement.

View the full press release.

County Executive Steuart Pittman announced the VOLT Disaster Recovery Relief Program, an initiative to help businesses recover from the damage and pause in operations sustained as a result of the storm and coastal flooding that impacted Anne Arundel County on Oct. 29-30. The program will be managed by the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC), which is now taking applications for grants of up to $50,000, on a rolling basis.

Access the application, by visiting the VOLT Disaster Recovery Relief Program page on the AAEDC website.

View the full press release.

Starting the week of November 8, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health will prioritize COVID-19 vaccine appointments for 5 through 11 year olds. As a result, the adult COVID-19 booster dose appointments will be greatly reduced temporarily.

With the authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5 through 11, the Department of Health encourages eligible county residents to schedule their COVID-19 booster appointments (aacounty.org/covidvax) this week or make appointments at their local pharmacies and health care provider offices.

Vaccines against COVID-19 are free, safe, and effective. They significantly decrease the risk of severe disease and death. Vaccines are currently available for all individuals 12 and older. As eligibility expands, everyone is strongly encouraged to get vaccinated.

To learn more about COVID-19 booster doses and schedule an appointment, visit www.aahealth.org/new-covid-booster-for-eligible-groups.

The Department of Public Works, Waste Management Services will observe the following curbside collection schedule and facility operating schedule at the Millersville Landfill and Resource Recovery Facility and the Northern, Central, and Southern Recycling Centers in observance of Veterans Day.

All facilities will reopen on Friday, November 12. Curbside collection of recycling, yard waste, and trash will not be affected by the holiday.

For more information on recycling and trash services, visit the Department’s web page.

This initiative provides county residents with single native trees or pre-designed, native tree bundles to plant on their properties this fall.

Planting trees through Groves of Gratitude:

Residents can view a calendar of upcoming meetings in their area, review site plans and other documents, attend virtual meetings, watch previously recorded meetings, and provide public comments directly to the Office of Planning and Zoning - all through the new Community Meetings website. See a partial list of upcoming meetings below and click here for more details and to view the full calendar.

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