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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 counties: Garrett, Allegany, Washington, Frederick, Carroll, Montgomery, Howard, and Prince George’s. Based on the current weather projections and recommendations from the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), 15 Maryland counties and Baltimore City will remain under the state of emergency until further notice. This allows the state to efficiently coordinate resources between jurisdictions to support response operations.

Yesterday, Governor Hogan 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 affect Maryland.

“With the storm moving away from our coasts, we are directing state resources to the counties and areas with the highest potential to need assistance,” said Governor Hogan. “However, the majority of the state still remains under a state of emergency and rain and wind gusts could cause power outages and flooding in low-lying areas. We continue to encourage Marylanders to use common sense and look after family members and neighbors who might need help during this time.”

“It is essential that residents continue to listen to instructions from local officials and know the current forecast by following your local emergency management office, forecasters, and news stations,” said Russ Strickland, Director of MEMA.

MEMA is recommending that residents, especially those in low-lying areas and near coastlines and the Bay, continue to remain alert and prepared by taking the following steps:

  • Due to wind gusts and saturated soil, power outages are possible. Be prepared to be without electricity and while the power is still on, keep cell phones, tablets, other devices and back-up batteries fully charged.
  • To report power outages, and find additional emergency contact information, visit http://mema.maryland.gov/Pages/PowerOutages.aspx.
  • Fuel up your automobile before any storm and make sure to have car chargers available for devices. In a power outage, you can use your car to charge cell phones and tablets.
  • Don’t wait. Communicate. Know how to get in contact with your friends and family during any emergency.

Follow MEMA’s website, mema.maryland.gov, Twitter feed @MDMEMA and Facebook page for more information.