Federal Government Shutdown Support Resources

Prince George’s County & Anne Arundel County

Thousands of federal employees and contractors in central Maryland may be impacted by furloughs or delayed paychecks during the federal government shutdown. Below is a list of available resources for assistance with utilities, food, housing, mental health, and more.

 Prince George’s County Resources

  • General Shutdown Resources: mypgc.us/fedgovshutdown.
  • County Hotline: 301-864-7130
  • Emergency Support: Local, County, and State agencies are coordinating food, housing, and financial assistance programs to support impacted workers and families.
  • Utilities: Major providers have agreed to work with the County to prevent service disruptions.

 Anne Arundel County Resources

  • Federal Employee Assistance: aacounty.org/federal-employee-assistance.
  • Programs include:
    • Emergency food pantries
    • Rental assistance and eviction prevention
    • Utility assistance programs
    • Family support services

 BGE Assistance for Federal Workers

  • Flexible Payment Options: Budget billing and payment arrangements available
  • Late Fee Waivers: 30-day waiver increments for affected customers
  • No ID Needed: BGE automatically adds furlough status to accounts once contacted
  • How to Access Help:

Maryland Statewide Resources

  • Maryland Federal Shutdown Assistance: go.md.gov/federalshutdown
    • Emergency food assistance
    • Housing and eviction prevention programs
    • Energy and utility support
    • Health and mental health services

 Mental Health & Crisis Support

  • Call 988 for free, confidential mental health crisis support available 24/7.

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