From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Emergency Services was recently 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 in 2002. The “StormReady” […]
Harford County Reports First Heat-Related Death of 2014
From the Harford County Health Department: As summer officially begins, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced the first heat-related death of 2014 in Harford County. The report also indicated that 129 Marylanders have succumbed to heat illnesses over the past four summers. Harford County Health Officer Susan Kelly comments on the seriousness […]
Harford County Department of Emergency Services Announces Hurricane Season Predictions
From the Harford County Department of Emergency Services: (Forest Hill, MD) – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced its outlook for the 2014 hurricane season which began June 1 and continues through November 30, 2014. NOAA is predicting a near-normal or slightly below normal season for Atlantic hurricanes. However, climate change can […]
Michael Brunicke, Clarence Ross, John Simpson and Forney Buchanan Named Harford County Employees of the Month for April 2014
From Harford County government: Harford County Department of Emergency Services employees Michael Brunicke, Clarence Ross, John Simpson and Forney Buchanan have been named the Harford County Employees of the Month for April 2014. Many times the four men have come in on their days off or after their work day and plowed the lot and […]
State Superintendent Approves 4-Day Calendar Waiver for Harford County Public Schools; June 12 Last Day for Students
From Harford County Public Schools: State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lillian Lowery approved the request made by Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) for a four-day waiver of the 180-day school year requirement for students. HCPS has been closed a total of 11 days this school year for inclement weather. Due to the effort put forth […]
Harford County Public Schools In Session April 14 – 17 for Inclement Weather Makeup Days
From Harford County Public Schools: REMINDER: Schools in Session April 14-17, 2014 Please be reminded that schools are now in session on Monday, April 14, through Thursday, April 17, 2014, as these days have been used as inclement weather makeup days. Per the Board-approved calendar for this school year, the last day of school for […]
Harford County Winter Weather Advisory with Freezing Temperatures and Accumulating Snow Forecast
From Harford County government: Winter Weather Advisory Good Morning, this is Emergency Manager Rick Ayers with a Winter Weather Advisory. Late this evening the temperatures will drop below freezing and accumulating snow will most likely impact our area after 9 PM. The snow will continue overnight and through the morning hours on Monday. The temperatures […]
Harford County Public Schools and Government to Delay Opening Tuesday; MSA Testing Still on for Grades 4 and 7
From Harford County Public Schools: Two-Hour Delay Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Harford County Public Schools will open two hours late on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, with no morning Pre-K. A reminder that MSA Testing will still occur Tuesday for grades 4 and 7. From Harford County Government: Harford County Government – Delayed Opening Tuesday Harford […]