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Archive for March, 2018

Heavy Snow, Sleet, and Windy Weather to Continue to Affect Maryland Tuesday and Wednesday

Heavy Snow, Sleet, and Windy Weather to Continue to Affect Maryland Tuesday and Wednesday Residents Should Prepare Now and Avoid Traveling during Storm REISTERSTOWN, Md. (March 20, 2018) — The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is monitoring a late-season storm and coordinating state agencies in anticipation of heavy wet snow, wind gusts, and frozen precipitation  Read the Rest…

MEMA Monitoring Series of Winter Storms Expected to Bring Mix of Precipitation to Parts of State

Residents Should Be Aware and Take Appropriate Actions to Stay Safe REISTERSTOWN, Md. (March 19, 2018) — A series of winter storms is expected to bring frozen precipitation to parts of Maryland, starting tonight and continuing through Wednesday. Timing, temperature and the exact track of each of the systems is still somewhat uncertain, but residents  Read the Rest…

What does a “State of Emergency” mean?

What does a “State of Emergency” mean? In response to the damaging winds resulting in power outages, downed trees, and dangerous travel conditions across the state due to Winter Storm Riley, Governor Larry Hogan has declared a State of Emergency. The executive order will allow the state to efficiently coordinate support and provide additional assistance  Read the Rest…

Governor Hogan Urges Marylanders to Prepare for Extreme Winds Beginning Friday Morning

Governor Hogan Urges Marylanders to Prepare for Extreme Winds Beginning Friday Morning Dangerous Conditions Outdoors and Power Outages Possible REISTERSTOWN, Md. (March 1, 2018) — The storm system that will affect the entire state of Maryland beginning Thursday evening is expected to bring extreme wind and rain across Maryland. The most dangerous conditions are forecast  Read the Rest…

Residents Should Prepare Now for Strong Winds Beginning Tonight

Residents Should Prepare Now for Strong Winds Beginning Tonight MEMA Monitoring Storm System that will Bring Rain, High Winds, Possible Power Outages  Click here to listen to release. REISTERSTOWN, Md. (March 1, 2018) – Marylanders should prepare now for a storm front that is expected to bring rain and possibly damaging winds across much of  Read the Rest…

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