Vaccine Booster Shot​s Available + Statewide Disaster Declaration

Laurel MD

27 September, 2021

12:17 PM

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Good morning, Laurel! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 53. Here are the top three stories in Laurel today: COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are now available in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. According to WTOP, in both D.C. and Maryland, all you have to do is to self-report that you need a booster shot. This means no proof is needed to obtain the third dose. According to D.C.'s health department, this will help ensure there are no additional barriers to get the shot. (WTOP)Governor Larry Hogan recently requested a presidential disaster declaration for the State of Maryland as a result of tornadoes and severe flash flooding caused by the remnants of Tropical Depression Ida. He designated the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) as the state coordinating agency for the request. Gov. Hogan also requested that the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program be made available to all 24 jurisdictions of the state. (Maryland.gov) Moved to action by COVID challenges, a grant from the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council to two human services providers is accelerating a trend away from employing folks with developmental disabilities in separate groups, and instead, bringing them into the community at large to work. According to Dale Verstegen, senior research associate for TransCen Inc., COVID prevented individuals with disabilities from gathering in traditional group employment centers. He said that now, the pandemic has pushed human-services providers to rethink new ways to accommodate folks with disabilities into mainstream workplaces. (Public News Service) Today's Laurel Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Laurel! Today in Laurel: Blood Drive — The American Red Cross continues to have an ongoing, critical need for lifesaving blood as blood product distributions to hospitals remain higher than anticipated. To help meet the demand, Emmanuel United Methodist Church is hosting a blood drive today. (10:00 a.m.) Volleyball v. Potomac - CMIT Academy North - High Public Charter (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)Power Walking — Attend this event at Fairland Regional Park to improve your mental and physical health as you establish a walking routine with others! (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)Auricular Acupuncture at MUIH Main Campus (CHI Site) — Master's level acupuncture students, under supervision by licensed and experienced faculty, are providing safe and effective auricular treatments. Limit: Six participants per seating to ensure a safe, physically distanced, and peaceful experience. (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) Laurel Patch Notebook Due to the ongoing public health emergency COVID-19 and the start of flu season, in Prince George's County and the City of Laurel, the Board of Election Supervisors (Board) elected to proceed with a Hybrid Election for the upcoming General Election. *Please Note: Masks will be required for all in-person voting and in compliance with all Prince George's County and City of Laurel restrictions and CDC guidelines. (City of Laurel) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: 3 Gear Games / 3 Gear Studios — 3 Gear Games Your Friendly Local Game Shop (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Rockburn Manor Community Estate/Yard Sale (October 2) Free Bikes 4 Kidz Collection Day (October 2) The Hops & Harvest Festival (October 2) Add your event Announcements: Handyman Needed (Details) Add your announcement That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update. If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Alexis Goring About me: My name is Alexis A. Goring. I'm a Bowie area resident with a pulse for people, news and feature stories! I've worked as a freelance writer/editor/proofreader in the media industry for 15 years. I'm also a published author, experienced blogger, and founder of Writer at Heart Editorial Services. Visit my website for more details about me and my work. Here's the link: https://alexisagoring.jimdofree.com. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Laurel Daily? You can email me at [email protected].