WINTER WEATHER WARNING From Harford County government: Good Evening, this is Emergency Manager Rick Ayers with a winter weather message. Harford County has been placed under a Winter Weather Warning. The heaviest snow will occur during the daylight hours Wednesday and we should expect 4 to 6 inches of heavy wet snow. The winds will […]
“Capt’n” Jim McMahan’s Coffee Talk, March 4: Snow Storm Headed Toward Harford County; Daylight Saving Time on Sunday
From Harford County Council District C Councilman Jim McMahan: NEWS (special edition) WINTER STORM MODE (1919 Hrs) Good evening everyone! The forecasters are still discussing outcomes of this storm that will effect the entire area starting Tuesday night. The Foots Forecast Winter Stormcast Team will be out with a statement later tonight with a more […]
Inclement Weather Triggers Use of Planned Harford County Public School Make-up Days; Schools in Session April 30, School Year Extended
From Harford County Public Schools: As of Saturday, February 16, 2013: Per the Board approved calendar for the 2012 – 2013 school year, at this time, the last day of school for students is Friday, June 14. Below is the sequentially ordered list of make-up days to be used. Dates below with a line through […]
Harford County Officials Caution Residents on Sub-Freezing Temperatures; Health Department Offers Safety Tips
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – Harford County Government officials have expressed concerns regarding the subfreezing temperatures which have hit the county and most of the State of Maryland. The National Weather Service is forecasting subfreezing temperatures to remain throughout the next several days. “Our weather is going to be deadly cold the […]
Maryland Hypothermia Death Elicits Tips for Dressing in Cold Weather
From the Harford County Health Department: Less than a week after the official start of winter, the first Maryland death related to hypothermia of an older adult male in Frederick County was reported by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Office of Preparedness and Response […]
State Highway Administration Gearing Up for Another Winter Storm Saturday
From the Maryland State Highway Administration: Motorists Urged to Delay Travel if Possible Until Roads have been Cleared Across the State, Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews are preparing for another round of winter weather this weekend as forecasters call for snow starting after midnight tonight, with several inches of accumulation possible Saturday in parts […]
Storm Recovery Efforts Continue in Harford County; Trick or Tricking Continues as Planned; County Government Opens Thursday
From Harford County government: Harford County government continues to support recovery efforts following the impact of Hurricane Sandy. The Division of Emergency Operations (EOC) is partially activated at Level I staffing and continues to help facilitate the county’s response and recovery efforts. As of 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2012, there were approximately 14,000 BGE […]
Harford County Hit Hard by Hurricane Sandy with Widespread Power Outages and Road Closures; Government, Schools to be Closed Wednesday
Residents across Harford County began cleaning up using road maintenance equipment in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, with road closures and power outages reported across the area and light flooding seen in the lower portions of the county. One of the strongest parts of the storm swept through the northern end of the county, causing widespread […]