From Harford County government: The Harford County sewer system was significantly affected by the heavy rain and flooding conditions that plagued the County throughout the day on Thursday. Rainfall totals estimated at over 8-inches throughout the service area and severe flooding of the major stream valleys resulted in high flows in the County sanitary sewer […]
Storm Drenches Harford: Closes Schools/Roads, Delays School Friday; Traps Several in Water
A compliation of storm-related news from Harford County: The Emergency Operations Center handled no fewer than a half-dozen swiftwater rescues Thursday including incidents at Carr’s Mill Road in Fallston, Route 924 and Patterson Mill Road in Bel Air, and Route 136 at the Deer Creek bridge in Churchville. There was also a motor vehicle accident […]
Harford County Braces for Severe Weather Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
From Harford County government: The Harford County Division of Emergency Operations (EOC) is urging Harford County residents to prepare for high winds, heavy rain and higher tides as a result of heavy rains ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole. As the storm moves northward, Harford County and other areas of Maryland could feel the effects from […]
Nobles Mill Road Bridge Closed for Several Months Due to Storm Damage
From Harford County government: The Nobles Mill Road Bridge over Deer Creek is closed as a result of damage to structural members of the bridge. The damage occurred when a tree fell and struck the bridge earlier this week. An inspection team from the Harford County Department of Public Works will visit the bridge Tuesday, […]
Harford County Recognizes National Hurricane Preparedness Week
From Harford County government: If the past has shown us anything it’s that being unprepared has had its price. Harford County is gearing up for Hurricane Preparedness Week, which is May 23 to May 29, 2010. Understanding what could happen during a storm and implementing a few simple preparedness measures, can reduce or even prevent […]
Harford Schools’ Snow Days Cut Spring Vacation, Add Days in June
Harford County Public Schools prepared for the worst, and now the worst has happened. Snowfall in late December combined with back-to-back blizzards in February have used up all six of the snow days built into the school calendar, meaning that students will now be in class on March 31 and April 1, delaying the start […]
“Where is the Darn Snow Plow?” An Update From Councilman Jim McMahan
From the office of Harford County Councilman Jim McMahan: NOW YOU ASK, “WHERE IS THE DARN SNOW PLOW?” Let me bring you up to date on the efforts of your county DPW. I got off a conference call at 2pm with all county officials. This storm is unprecedented. Breakdowns plus not ever having enough equipment […]
Harford Recognized As “StormReady” County
(Bel Air, MD – January 5, 2009) – – Harford County Division of Emergency Operations has been recognized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service as “StormReady”. The renewal of this recognition is valid from 2008 through 2011. Harford County was the first county in Maryland to enroll in the program back […]
