Prince George’s County Goes Into "Snow Mode"

Prince George’s County Goes Into "Snow Mode" (Press Release)
LARGO, MD – Prince George’s County’s Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) crews go into full “snow mode” late tonight and will work 12-hour rotating shifts for as long as necessary to keep more than 1,821 miles (5,000+ lane miles) of county-maintained roadways clear of snow and ice to ensure the safety of residents, citizens, and other folks traveling through the county.

During each 12-hour rotating shift, more than 240 vehicles and 250 employees will be clearing Prince George’s County maintained roads. Command staff will work out of DPW&T’s TRIP Center located at 8414 D’Arcy Road, Forestville, MD, where photo/interview opportunities can be arranged on site or in the field prior to, during, and after the snow event.  Visual opportunities range from loading trucks at the salt dome and plowing roads to a state of the art street monitoring center and command strategy room.

To assist road crews in keeping roadways clear, residents are requested to:
• Move and keep vehicles off snow emergency routes
• Park in driveways or other off-road locations wherever possible
• Park only on the even-numbered sides of streets

It also is important for single-family homeowners or renters and business proprietors to remember that they are responsible for:
• Removal of snow and/or ice from sidewalks abutting their homes or business establishments

As in all inclement weather conditions, citizens and residents are encouraged not to drive for their own safety, as well as that of emergency crews.  Should drivers find it necessary to be on county roadways during or immediately after the storm event, they need to allow extra travel time and use extreme caution.

In addition to DPW&T staff, members of the department’s successful Community Partnering Program will report to DPW&T concerning roadway hazards or conditions within their communities.  This allows crews to quickly redeploy where needed.

It should be noted that routes are prioritized for service into three categories:  primary, secondary, and residential.  Primary roads receive service first to ensure that public safety and other emergency vehicles are able to travel.  After completion of these roads, secondary and residential roads receive service.  Residents and citizens may contact the county’s Snow Information Center in the event of an emergency or to report concerns about roadway conditions by calling 301.350.0500.

Dec 15 1pm Police Satellite Station Grand Opening in Town Center Plaza

Prince George's Police District VI has announced that they will be having a grand opening of their new satellite office. Your Community Oriented Policing Services officers, District VI Commander and Deputy Commander, and Chief of Police will be attending.

Tuesday December 15 at 1:00 pm 

Town Center Plaza

13310 Laurel Bowie Road

Next to Saphire Indian and Thai Restaurant

Map & Directions

Please share this information widely within our community.

Please come and bring someone with you.
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The following Community Message was issued by the Prince George's County Police Department via Nixle.com

Monday December 14, 2009 15:08 PM EST

PGPD Celebrates Grand Opening of New Community Policing Office

Prince George's County, Maryland …The Prince George’s County Police Department’s District VI Station is celebrating the grand opening of a brand new Community Policing Office.

It is located within a Laurel shopping center and will not only serve as a place for police officers to complete paperwork, but will be a part of the community.  “We are excited to be partnering with local businesses in order to expand the community policing concept in the Laurel area,” said Chief Roberto Hylton.

Who:  Prince George’s County Police, Chief Roberto L. Hylton

          Prince George’s County Police, Deputy Chief Michael Blow

          Prince George’s County Police District VI, Major Dwayne Preston

          Representatives from Carrollton Enterprises

          Local Community and Civic Leaders

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Time:  1:00 p.m.

Where: Town Center Shopping Center

               13310 Laurel-Bowie Road

               Laurel, MD

After the press conference, District VI COPS officers will be available to provide the media a chance to ride-along with them through the area they will be serving.   For more information, contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Press Information Office at (301) 772-4710.

Crystal Plaza Kafe Kabab Expands Menu: Indian-Pakistani & American

Kafe Kabab 

12729 Laurel Bowie Road, Laurel 

Phone: 301-498-5233 

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 

11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday (closed 1 to 2:30 p.m.); 

11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday

Christopher Anderson/The Gazette

Skewers of marinated chicken and lamb cook on the grill at Kafe Kabab in Laurel.

For those seeking authentic Indian-Pakistani kababs and curries, Kafe Kabab in South Laurel offers a range of ethnic choices to tempt even the most timid taster. And just to be fair to wary eaters, owner Faisal Jilani says it's his philosophy to allow customers to taste a dish before they order it. As a result, visitors might go instead for his burgers and fries ($4.99), chicken wings ($4.99) or soft tacos ($3.99). Whatever their tastes, there's sure to be something tasty for everyone at Kafe Kabab.  Full article in the Dec 10, 2009 Laurel Gazette.net (C)

Rio Restaurant & Lounge Now Open

Rio Restaurant & Lounge is now open, since December 2. The owner 
said that a Grand Opening is planned soon.

Thu Dec 3 at 1 PM COPS Coffee Club Town Center, South Laurel

By popular demand, now everyone, not just Seniors, can attend Coffee Club meetings with Prince George's County Police District VI Community Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S.) officers and City of Laurel police.

The next Coffee Club meeting will be at a new location:

Thursday, Dec 3, 1 PM

Town Center Shopping Center

13310 Laurel Bowie Rd 

Laurel, MD 20708

Next to Sapphire Indian/Thai Restaurant

Map & Directions

Residents are welcome from throughout Prince George’s County Police District VI (map) and from City of Laurel. We discuss crime prevention and crime reporting issues of particular concern to participants, such as personal safety, home security, vehicle theft, theft from vehicles, consumer fraud, identify theft, and more.

The Coffee Club holds informal meetings at 1 pm on the first and third Thursdays each month, at various announced locations in Prince George's County Policed District VI and City of Laurel.

Please join us.