With winter weather affecting many areas of Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday directed state agencies to coordinate and work together to keep Marylanders informed. Governor Hogan is urging Marylanders to avoid unnecessary travel while crews work to clear roads as snow intensifies throughout the afternoon and early evening statewide. “I continue to urge all Marylanders to use common sense […]
The Nottingham area is preparing for what will likely be its biggest snowfall since the blizzard of 2016. Forecasters are now predicting that Baltimore County could see 6 to 12 inches of snow, starting Tuesday night and continuing into Wednesday evening. Baltimore’s BWI Airport has not recorded at least three inches of snow since the blizzard of 2016. The National […]
BGE says it is is closely monitoring weather forecasts and has fully mobilized to respond to the effects of a nor’easter moving through the mid-Atlantic region Tuesday and Wednesday. The forecast calls for mixed precipitation ranging from rain to heavy, wet snow. Of concern is the potential for sleet, ice, and heavy, wet snow accumulation on trees and power lines. […]
Crews were working on Saturday morning to restore power and clear debris from roadways in the wake of Friday’s massive windstorm. As of 10 a.m., Satyr Hill Road in Parkville is shut down at Ravenridge Road (near Cromwell Bridge Road) due to a downed tree blocking the roadway. There has been no estimate as to when the road will be […]
As residents assess the damage from Friday’s high winds, many still find themselves without power on Saturday morning. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that residents without power may use the Y of Central Maryland facilities in Towson and Perry Hall for showers and for phone charging. The Parkville location was without electricity but now will open at 9:30 […]
Those without power in portions of Harford County will now have a safe haven for the night. Due to Friday’s widespread power outages and the fact that temperatures are dropping, Harford County officials are opening a county shelter. Those in need of shelter should head to Fallston High School, located at 2301 Carrs Mill Road. The shelter will open at […]
Governor Larry Hogan on Friday evening signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency beginning Friday, March 2, 2018 in the wake of damaging winds resulting in power outages, downed trees, and dangerous travel conditions across the state due to Friday’s storm. The executive order will allow the state to efficiently coordinate support and provide additional assistance to local […]
Baltimore County emergency preparedness experts want to help local residents develop disaster readiness skills. Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a free, emergency preparedness course designed to help citizens get through the first 72 hours following a disaster. Two sessions of this course will be offered this fall. September 8 – October 6 Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company Every Thursday, 7 p.m. to […]