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Archive for October, 2015

“Great ShakeOut” Earthquake Drill to Occur Tomorrow (10/15)

DRILL IS OPEN TO ALL MARYLANDERS TO PRACTICE EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS REISTERSTOWN, Md. (October 14, 2015) — Do most Marylanders know what to do if our area was hit by a significant earthquake? The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is encouraging residents to participate in the Great SouthEast ShakeOut tomorrow in order to learn proper earthquake  Read the Rest…

Governor Larry Hogan Rescinds State of Emergency for All Areas of Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan Rescinds State of Emergency for All Areas of Maryland ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today signed an Executive Order rescinding the state of emergency in the 15 counties and Baltimore City that were at risk for flooding due to recent heavy rain. There are currently no jurisdictions in Maryland under a  Read the Rest…

Governor Larry Hogan Rescinds State of Emergency in Eight Counties

GOVERNOR LARRY HOGAN RESCINDS STATE OF EMERGENCY IN EIGHT COUNTIES; 16 JURISDICTIONS STILL UNDER STATE OF EMERGENCY   RESIDENTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO REMAIN ALERT AND PREPARED FOR POSSIBLE FLOODING AND POWER OUTAGES   REISTERSTOWN, Md. (October 2, 2015) — Governor Larry Hogan today signed Executive Order 01.01.2015.24 rescinding the state of emergency in eight Maryland  Read the Rest…

Heavy Rain to Continue Throughout Maryland

HEAVY RAIN TO CONTINUE THROUGHOUT MARYLAND   RESIDENTS SHOULD PREPARE FOR POTENTIAL FLOODING NOW, POSSIBLE EFFECTS FROM HURRICANE JOAQUIN THIS WEEKEND   REISTERSTOWN, Md. (October 1, 2015) — With heavy rains affecting much of Maryland today on top of significant rainfall earlier this week, residents should make appropriate preparations for flooding that may be occurring  Read the Rest…

Governor Larry Hogan Signs Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency in Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan Signs Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency in Maryland October 1, 2015 Proactive Measure Allows Coordination and Activation of Resources ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in Maryland in anticipation of heavy rains, potential flooding, and the possibility that Hurricane Joaquin may  Read the Rest…

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