UPDATE: The Winter Weather Advisory has been extended. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A messy winter storm will continue to produce precipitation on Monday and into Tuesday. The National Weather Service says freezing rain and sleet will continue to fall throughout the morning on Monday before changing back to snow. An additional 2 to 3 inches of accumulation are expected […]
UPDATE: An additional 2 – 3″ of snow are expected to fall in the Baltimore area on Monday and into Tuesday. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—As the snow continues to fall in Maryland, the Snow Emergency Plan is now in effect for Baltimore County as of 1 p.m. on Sunday. The Maryland State Police declare snow emergencies with input […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Emergency Management Agency announced this week that the state of Maryland will receive a $341 million federal grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency associated with COVID-19. This award provides funding to the Maryland Department of Health for personal protective equipment purchased to support the state’s healthcare workers and first responders. This grant, administered through MEMA’s Public […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday issued a proclamation (below) declaring a state of emergency related to the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. This executive action will allow the state to more efficiently coordinate support and provide assistance to local jurisdictions within Maryland and neighboring states. The governor has also asked the White House for a Presidential Disaster Declaration to reimburse state […]
WASHINGTON, DC—The Federal Bureau of Investigation is actively investigating Wednesday’s civil unrest in Washington D.C. A group of protestors breached the U.S. Capitol building while Congress was in session to certify the 2020 presidential elections results. At least 4 people are dead and 52 individuals were arrested. Fourteen police officers were also injured in the disturbance. The Maryland Emergency Management […]
UPDATE: The FBI is now actively investigating this incident. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Emergency Management Agency has raised the State Activation Level due to the ongoing protests in Washington, D.C. The State Emergency Operations Center has raised the State Activation Level to PARTIAL as of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Protestors breached the U.S. Capitol building at just […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland on Wednesday launched a new COVID-19 vaccination data dashboard on coronavirus.maryland.gov, updating its standard daily COVID-19 reporting with additional metrics, including statewide vaccinations by region, age group, gender, race, and ethnicity. The launch comes as Maryland continues Phase 1A of its COVID-19 vaccination plan with the arrival of Moderna vaccines earlier this week. The dashboard […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the State of Maryland has activated a government-wide response to prepare for heavy snowfall and other severe conditions anticipated on Wednesday and into Thursday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for northern Baltimore County with 12 to 18 inches of snow expected. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the […]