ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Sunday signed an executive order declaring a State of Emergency in response to heavy rain and severe flooding in Ellicott City and areas across the state of Maryland. The executive order will allow the state to efficiently coordinate support and provide additional assistance to local jurisdictions experiencing flooding conditions. “Less than two years […]
People who will be in or near the National Capital Region on Thursday, April 5, between 10-11 a.m. will be part of a regional Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) System test. Cell phones or other mobile devices in the area will receive the following message: “A test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts System. No action required.” WEA triggers a loud noise […]
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 […]
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 […]
The storm system that will affect the entire state of Maryland beginning Thursday evening is expected to bring extreme wind and rain across Maryland. The most dangerous conditions are forecast to begin by 6 a.m. Friday morning, with gusty winds continuing throughout the weekend. “I urge all Marylanders to take this severe weather very seriously and prepare now,” said Governor […]
Winter strikes back! After a winter without much precipitation, the season seems to poised to exact revenge. A strong storm system is expected to move up the coast sending lots of snow into the Nottingham area. The precipitation is expected to begin between 8 p.m. and midnight on Monday night, continuing throughout the day on Tuesday. The National Weather Service […]
Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday signed Executive Order 01.01.2017.02 declaring a State of Emergency in response to the heroin, opioid, and fentanyl crisis ravaging communities in Maryland and across the U.S. This declaration activates the governor’s emergency management authority and enables increased and more rapid coordination between the state and local jurisdictions. The governor, along with Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, […]