MTA MOBILIZES TO RETURN EVACUEES TO OCEAN CITY

Seasonal Student Workers Headed Back to Jobs

BALTIMORE, MD –(AUGUST 28, 2011) – The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) will begin transporting more than 2000 evacuees from the Baltimore area back to Ocean City this afternoon.

The seasonal workers were moved to Baltimore after Ocean City officials ordered the evacuation of the resort community earlier this week ahead of Hurricane Irene.

The students were temporarily housed at Towson University, the Fifth Regiment Armory and the Jewish Community Center in Owings Mills.

Approximately 40 buses from MTA’s Local and Commuter Bus fleet will be used to return the students to the Eastern Shore.

The transfer of students is expected to begin around 3:00 p.m.

For general information on MTA service, visit the MTA website atwww.mta.maryland.gov. Customers can also call the MTA Transit Information Center Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. at 410-539-5000. TTY 410-539-3497. To sign-up for email about service modifications and delays, go to www.mta.maryland.gov/enotifications.

The Maryland Emergency Management Agency stresses awareness and preparedness as Hurricane Irene approaches Maryland. Go towww.mema.state.md.us for the latest storm track and preparedness information.