{"id":1395,"date":"2015-10-02T15:42:34","date_gmt":"2015-10-02T19:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mema\/?p=1395"},"modified":"2015-10-02T15:42:34","modified_gmt":"2015-10-02T19:42:34","slug":"governor-larry-hogan-rescinds-state-of-emergency-in-eight-counties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mdem\/2015\/10\/02\/governor-larry-hogan-rescinds-state-of-emergency-in-eight-counties\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor Larry Hogan Rescinds State of Emergency in Eight Counties"},"content":{"rendered":"

GOVERNOR LARRY HOGAN RESCINDS STATE OF EMERGENCY IN EIGHT COUNTIES; 16 JURISDICTIONS STILL UNDER STATE OF EMERGENCY<\/strong><\/p>\n

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RESIDENTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO REMAIN ALERT AND <\/strong><\/p>\n

PREPARED FOR POSSIBLE FLOODING AND POWER OUTAGES<\/strong><\/p>\n

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REISTERSTOWN, Md. (October 2, 2015)<\/strong> \u2014 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\u2019s. 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the storm moving away from our coasts, we are directing state resources to the counties and areas with the highest potential to need assistance,\u201d said Governor Hogan. \u201cHowever, 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.”<\/p>\n

\u201cIt 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,\u201d said Russ Strickland, Director of MEMA.<\/p>\n

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:<\/p>\n