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Archive for July, 2012
Charles County: Water and Ice Distribution
The Charles County Department of Emergency Services has arranged for water and ice distribution for Charles County residents today, July 3 at the following locations: #7 Jay Gould Court, Unit 1 (located off of Industrial Park Drive in Waldorf). 9 a.m. -2 p.m. two 40-lb. bags of ice Nanjemoy Community Center (4375 Port Tobacco Road Read the Rest…
Heat-related Deaths to be Posted on DHMH Website
Reports on emergency department visits and heat-related fatalities will be available each day at 4 p.m. this week BALTIMORE, MD (July 3, 2012) – The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) will be posting daily Heat Reports to its Extreme Heat website during the current weather emergency. DHMH monitors emergency department visits and other data to Read the Rest…
Volunteer Fire Stations to Serve as “Cooling Centers” July 4th
(Bel Air, MD) – With heat index values expected to reach nearly 105 degrees during the Fourth of July holiday, the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and Abingdon Volunteer Fire Company will open their doors to the public to assist Harford County Government serving as cooling stations for those needing brief relief from the heat. Both the Bel Air Read the Rest…
Maryland Insurance Administration: Need to Make Repairs? Be Sure to Protect Yourself
NEED TO MAKE REPAIRS AFTER THE STORM? BE SURE TO PROTECT YOURSELF Homeowners who face repair projects following this weekend’s storms should take steps to protect themselves financially, urges Maryland Insurance Commissioner Therese M. Goldsmith. Home repair fraud tends to increase after widespread damage. Consumers should follow the steps below when choosing whether to hire Read the Rest…
SHA: State Highway Administration Cautions Motorists to Anticipate the Unexpected
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION CAUTIONS MOTORISTS TO ANTICIPATE THE UNEXPECTED. Hundreds of Traffic Signals Without Power – Traffic Delays Expected through the Holiday Week; DC area Commuters Should Use Metro or if Driving, Allow Extra Time and Use 511 for Travel Time Information (July 2, 2012) – Monday morning commuters face a difficult trip to work Read the Rest…
MVA Branch Office Closures and Reminders on Maryland Rules of the Road
GLEN BURNIE, MD (July 2, 2012)– Due to the recent severe storms, the following MotorVehicle Administration (MVA) Branch Offices and VEIP Stations arecurrently without power and unable to provide service. Branch Offices Baltimore City Glenmont VEIP Stations Annapolis Please check our website frequently for additionalupdates. Many MVA services are available for your convenience on our Read the Rest…
MTA Urges Commuters To Use Public Transit in Wake of Storm
July 1, 2012 Hundreds of Traffic Signals Still Without Power – Traffic Delays Expected; Motorists Electing to Drive Should Leave Early, Allow Plenty of Extra Commute Time and Use 511 for Up to Date Route and Commute Information BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is urging motorists in Maryland’s Washington suburban area Read the Rest…
Heat Wave Claims First Victims of the Year
***REVISED: CASE UPDATE*** Precautions urged as temperatures expected to continue this week BALTIMORE, MD (July 2, 2012) – The recent heat wave has contributed to the first 2012 heat-related deaths in Maryland, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) has announced. One Montgomery County male adult (between the ages of 18-65), one Wicomico County male Read the Rest…
Potomac Edison Makes Water and Ice Available to Customers
Williamsport, Md. – Potomac Edison customers who lost power as a result of Friday’s severe summer storm can receive one bag of ice and two gallons of water at no charge at any Martin’s food stores in Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery, and Washington counties. Tips for customers without power: • Customers who have not Read the Rest…