County to distribute MRE (Military Ready to Eat meals) tomorrow for families without power ELLICOTT CITY, MD – County Executive Ken Ulman wants residents to know that Howard County Government employees continue to work around the clock to clear debris from the few roads that are still blocked. Government operations were back on schedule today Read the Rest…
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…
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…
* * * 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…
ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 25, 2011) – TODAY at 2:30 p.m., Governor O’Malley will hold a press conference to give an update on Hurricane Irene. The press conference will be streamed here. WHAT: Governor O’Malley to hold press conference on Hurricane Irene WHEN: TODAY, Friday, August 26, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Maryland Emergency Management Agency Read the Rest…
REISTERSTOWN, MD (August 26, 2011) – Maryland Emergency Management Agency officials are urging citizens statewide to safeguard their property for the approaching hurricane, even if they are not in the high impact area. “During tropical storm and hurricane force winds, items we usually consider harmless can become dangerous projectiles,” said MEMA Director Richard Muth. “We urge Read the Rest…
MDE closes Chesapeake Bay, tributaries, coastal bays to harvesting; emergency action to remain in effect through Sept. 3, does not apply to fishing or crabbing BALTIMORE, MD (August 26, 2011) – With Hurricane Irene bringing the potential for flooding and large amounts of stormwater runoff, the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued an emergency closure Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 25, 2011) – TODAY, at 3:30 p.m., Governor O’Malley will hold a press conference to give an update on Hurricane Irene. In preparation for the storm,the Governor has declared a State of Emergency for Maryland. Please also note that the Governor will no longer be attending the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Read the Rest…
Residents Should Follow the Instructions of Local Officials and VisitReady.gov or Listo.gov to Prepare for Hurricanes and Severe Weather WASHINGTON – As Hurricane Irene moves toward the East Coast of the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging all residents in East Coast states to take steps now to prepare their families and businesses Read the Rest…