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Insurance Commissioner Temporarily Lifts Time Restrictions on Prescription Refills: Residents Reminded to Review Insurance Policies

In light of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s emergency declaration following strong wind storms, Insurance Commissioner Therese M. Goldsmith today temporarily lifted insurance restrictions on when Marylanders’ prescription medications can be refilled. Friday’s storm knocked out power to more than 1 million people at its peak and caused damage throughout the state. As of Sunday morning, more  Read the Rest…

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Harford County Will Open Cooling Centers at Public Libraries on Monday

High temperatures and power outages trigger need for cooling centers   (Bel Air, MD) – – With high temperatures and heat index expected to continue into the early part of this week, Harford County Government, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department are opening cooling centers on Monday, July  Read the Rest…

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Prince George’s County Shelter, Pet, Cooling and Oxygen Info

The Prince George’s County Animal Shelter is now without power, and residents who have pets that need shelter should call (301) 780-7200 . These are the three 24-Hour Cooling Centers : North Kentland Community Center 2411 Pinebrook Avenue Landover, MD Central Prince George’s Plaza Community Center 6600 Adelphi Road Hyattsville, MD South Accokeek Academy 14400  Read the Rest…

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Allegany County: Cooling, Ice and Sheltering Information

Allegany County Fairgrounds Multi-purpose Building in Bowling Green is being advertised as a cooling center but is prepared for 24 hour sheltering. County is going to advertise that they can transport citizens to shelters if necessary and will issue a press release. As of 1700 hours the shelter is open and recieving clients. Local Wal-Mart  Read the Rest…

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Washington and Garrett County: Cooling Centers

EMA knows of no “official” cooling shelters open but it has been advertised that public buildings and businesses (open normally on Sundays) can be used for cooling. They would open centers if the need arises. Garrett has 3 sites (besides normally open public bldgs and businesses): Friendsville Fire Dept Deer Park Fire Dept Southern Rescue  Read the Rest…

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Harford County: Cooling Centers

In Harford County, two fire houses – Bel Air Fire Sation and Aberdeen Fire Station – have been identified as cooling centers.

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Dry Ice Distributors (NOT for free)

This is NOT for free dry ice, but here is a list of dry ice distributors as perMaryland Department of General Services:   Capitol Carbonic Corp. – Will open at 10:00 am and will sell what they have to the public. 404 South Caton Ave. Baltimore MD 410-566-0853. (Vendor is without power and will be able  Read the Rest…

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Allegany County: Shelter and Cooling Center Update

The Allegany County Fairgrounds will be manned & open overnight; there are shelterer’s currently onsite due to lack of power. Committee will reassess need for shelter services after breakfast tomorrow. Per Red Cross, there is a truck with bottled water enroute to Orleans VFD. Water will be available for that community’s residents. The truck will  Read the Rest…

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