* * * 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…
Salisbury, MD August 26, 2011 County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr. has issued a Declaration of Emergency for Wicomico County in anticipation of hurricane/tropical-storm strength winds and torrential rains that may begin in the county on August 27th as a result of Hurricane Irene. Mr. Pollitt urged citizens to NOT call 911 for hurricane-related information. He Read the Rest…
Urges Residents in Low-Lying Areas to Leave by Tomorrow Annapolis, MD (08-26-11) Mayor Joshua J. Cohen is declaring a State of Emergency within the city limits, effective 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 26, due to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Irene. Under this directive, the mayor is strongly urging residents in low-lying areas to evacuate Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 25, 2011) – TODAY at 2:30 p.m., Governor O’Malley will hold a press conference to give an update on Hurricane Irene. The press conference will be streamed here. WHAT: Governor O’Malley to hold press conference on Hurricane Irene WHEN: TODAY, Friday, August 26, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Maryland Emergency Management Agency Read the Rest…