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Agriculture Hurricane Aftermath Issue: Prevent the Spread Devastating Invasive Beetle

*** HURRICANE IRENE *** We hope that everyone is safe and recovering quickly from the weekend’s hurricane. In the aftermath and clean up of fallen trees and branches, please be aware the Maryland EAB Quarantine prohibits the movement of ash wood or hardwood firewood from Maryland’s Western Shore to the Eastern Shore, i.e. across the  Read the Rest…

Portable Generators and Electrocution Risk from “Backfeeding” Power Lines

Advisory: Generators and Electrocution Risk from “Backfeeding” Power Lines In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, FEMA’s U.S. Fire Administration would like to remind first responders and the general public to assume that all power lines are energized. Even though power may be out in your immediate area, improperly connected portable generators are capable of “backfeeding”  Read the Rest…

CDC Warns Those in Hurricane’s Path: Follow Local Instructions

Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging people in the path of Hurricane Irene to protect themselves from storm hazards. In addition to storm surges and high winds, hurricanes can cause tornadoes, flooding, and dangers from downed power lines and debris. CDC also recommends taking specific steps to protect yourself and your family  Read the Rest…

Hurricane Irene has Potential to Cause Extensive Damage to Properties in Maryland

Disaster Recovery Starts Before the Storm Arrives (Reisterstown, MD. August 27, 2011) – Persons who are interested in volunteering their time and talent or making donations to people in need in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene are asked to contact the Maryland Volunteers and Donations Management Team at 1-877-868-4954. MEMA is asking members of the public  Read the Rest…

Maryland Professional Volunteer Corps

* * * Fact Sheet * * *   Maryland Professional Volunteer Corps     Licensed health professionals are encouraged to register today to volunteer as part of Maryland’s MPVC program to assist those affected by Hurricane Irene. Sign up is quick and easy by visiting http://MDResponds.dhmh.maryland.gov The Maryland Professional Volunteer Corps (MPVC) consists of health  Read the Rest…

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is closed

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is closed until further notice authority of Virginia OEM.

President Obama Signs Maryland Emergency Declaration

The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Maryland and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irene beginning on August 26, 2011, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate  Read the Rest…

HURRICANE IRENE MDTA FACILITY UPDATE – 10:45 p.m.

BALTIMORE, MD – The Tydings Memorial (I-95), the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial (US 40), the Harry W. Nice Memorial (US 301) and the Francis Scott Key (I-695) bridges are all now under Phase II Wind Restrictions.  House trailers, empty box trailers, campers, recreational vehicles, hitch trailers with sides or any vehicle that cannot safely cross are prohibited from traveling  Read the Rest…

EXECUTIVE POLLITT ORDERS EVACUATION OF SEGMENTS OF WICOMICO COUNTY NEAR RIVERS IN ANTICIPATION OF AFFECTS OF HURRICANE IRENE

Salisbury, MD August 26, 2011 County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr. has issued a Declaration of Emergency for Wicomico County in anticipation of hurricane/tropical-storm strength winds and torrential rains that may begin in the county on August 27th as a result of Hurricane Irene. Mr. Pollitt urged citizens to NOT call 911 for hurricane-related information. He  Read the Rest…

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