Snow Emergency Plan – Somerset County

Princess Anne Barrack

30581 Perry Road

Princess Anne, MD  21853

443-260-3700

mdsp.maryland.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  SNOW EMERGENCY PLAN – SOMERSET COUNTY

The Maryland State Police Princess Anne Barrack in Somerset County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration have implemented the Snow Emergency Plan. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the county.

Effective 6:00 PM today’s date, all vehicles on the roadway must be equipped with

snow chains or snow tires on both driving wheels of motor vehicles. In addition, a

parking ban is imposed on all snow emergency routes in the County. Motorists on the

roadway are asked to utilize caution, reduce speed, and be on the lookout for Emergency

Crews attempting to assist other motorists.

A press release will be sent out advising when the snow emergency plan has been

lifted. Questions should be addressed to the Maryland State Police Barrack in Princess Anne at 443-260-3700.

 For more information on snow emergency plans:

http://www.chart.state.md.us/StormInfo/snow_emergency_plans.asp