Due to an ongoing cyber incident of external origin impacting public services, county buildings will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 24, 2025.
Telework-eligible employees are expected to work remotely using Google or internet-based systems. Emergency and essential employees must report for work at their usual times in consultation with their supervisors. All employees should consult with their supervisors to determine appropriate work assignments based on IT systems availability.
The county is taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our systems. This includes limiting access to the internet and some systems until we are able to return to full operations.
County officials are working with the Anne Arundel County Office of Information Technology, public safety officials, cybersecurity specialists, and each department to conduct a full investigation. At this time, the full scope of impact is still being determined.
Senior Activity Centers are open, but AARP tax preparation is closed. The Department of Aging and Disabilities’ two Customer Service Centers are closed; however, dedicated staff will answer the customer service phone lines 410-222-4257 (Information and Assistance) and 410-222-3500 (Veterans Services Coordination Center).
All Department of Recreation and Parks amenities, including regional parks, will be open.
All County recycling centers and the Landfill will be closed. Normal curbside collections will continue as scheduled.
The incident did not impact Anne Arundel County Public Library or Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which will operate normally.
The county will provide more updates as they become available.