Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging people in the path of Hurricane Irene to protect themselves from storm hazards. In addition to storm surges and high winds, hurricanes can cause tornadoes, flooding, and dangers from downed power lines and debris. CDC also recommends taking specific steps to protect yourself and your family Read the Rest…
The Maryland State Fair and Thoroughbred Horse Racing are OPEN, today, Saturday, August 27, 2011. The 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale has been postponed. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and will alert you if any other schedule changes are made.
Disaster Recovery Starts Before the Storm Arrives (Reisterstown, MD. August 27, 2011) – Persons who are interested in volunteering their time and talent or making donations to people in need in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene are asked to contact the Maryland Volunteers and Donations Management Team at 1-877-868-4954. MEMA is asking members of the public Read the Rest…
* * * Fact Sheet * * * Maryland Professional Volunteer Corps Licensed health professionals are encouraged to register today to volunteer as part of Maryland’s MPVC program to assist those affected by Hurricane Irene. Sign up is quick and easy by visiting http://MDResponds.dhmh.maryland.gov The Maryland Professional Volunteer Corps (MPVC) consists of health Read the Rest…
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is closed until further notice authority of Virginia OEM.
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Maryland and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irene beginning on August 26, 2011, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate Read the Rest…
Snow Hill, MD — Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms, with whirling winds that can reach 300 mph. Spawned from powerful thunderstorms and Hurricane Irene, damage paths can be in excess of one mile wide and 50 miles long. Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning. Pay attention to local media such Read the Rest…
Evacuation Orders in Maryland 6pm August 27 Mandatory Evacuation Orders Download the Mandatory Evacuation_Orders_in_Maryland here.
CPSC and USFA Warn About Deadly Dangers That Can Linger After Hurricane Irene Passes WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) are warning residents in hurricane-impacted areas about the deadly dangers that can remain even after Hurricane Irene strikes. Consumers need to be especially careful during a Read the Rest…
BALTIMORE, MD – The Tydings Memorial (I-95), the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial (US 40), the Harry W. Nice Memorial (US 301) and the Francis Scott Key (I-695) bridges are all now under Phase II Wind Restrictions. House trailers, empty box trailers, campers, recreational vehicles, hitch trailers with sides or any vehicle that cannot safely cross are prohibited from traveling Read the Rest…