By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team Yesterday Governor Hogan announced an executive order which requires the wearing of face coverings when inside any retail or foodservice establishment or when riding any form of public transportation in Maryland. The statewide order goes into effect... see more

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team Because Garrett County is known as a tourist destination, maintaining the safety of local residents during the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging for local health and government officials. A letter is being sent today addressed to residents, second... see more

Health Department - Robert Stephens Summary of local orders Emergency Operations Planning Local response/assistance see more

The Department of Public Works - Roads Division advises the public that Accident Bittinger Road is now re-open to traffic, effective 7 p.m. this date. see more

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team We may be separated by social distancing and stay at home orders, but we are united in a common goal of winning the fight against the coronavirus. Today the count of test results for Garrett County residents is 122 negatives and remains at 4 positives... see more

The Department of Public Works - Roads Division advises that Accident Bittinger Road is temporarily closed due to downed trees and power lines from last evening's storm. The closure is located between North South Street and Brethren Church Road. The roadway will be closed until further notice. An... see more

The Garrett County Commissioners would like to remind anyone who travels to the county, from outside the state, is required to self-quarantine for 14 days. Over the past month, all of the local emergency service organizations have been working to collaborate and organize COVID-19 response efforts in... see more

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team The Governor has given local health officials the authority to require modification of operations or to close businesses that are not complying with social distancing guidelines. This Executive Order was issued in the interest of protecting the... see more

The Board of Garrett County Commissioners recently voted to purchase a property located at 32 Outfitters Way, McHenry, Maryland for a new Emergency Operations Center. The 10,746 square foot building is currently operated as a hardware store located next to the Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Department. A... see more

163 - specimens processed 4 – total positive results for Garrett County residents 116 - negative results for Garrett County residents 43 - pending tests results see more