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Frigid Temperatures On The Way: Prepare Home, Yard, and Pets

Emergency Management Planner Ashley Morris from Baltimore County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management · 21 Dec 22
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The incoming storm system will be a multi-day doozy!
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-Thursday: Rain and Windy
-Friday: Strong Front Brings Frigid Temps;
Chance of Afternoon Winter Precipitation; Windy
-Saturday/Sunday: Frigid; No Precipitation

Protect pets, pipes, and plants if you haven't yet.

Freezing Rain Possible on Thursday Morning

Emergency Management Planner Ashley Morris from Baltimore County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management · 13 Dec 22
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[12/13 at 9:35A]: Our first blast of winter weather is on the way early Thursday morning:

-Precipitation may start as a wintry mix/freezing rain
-Wintry mix will transition to rain

Stay tuned to NWS Baltimore Washington for the latest forecast as developments occur.
#BCoWinterSafety

NWS Forecast info: https://www.weather.gov/lwx/

Stay Alert and Safe this Holiday Season!

Emergency Management Planner Ashley Morris from Baltimore County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management · 2 Dec 22
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'Tis the Season!
There are a lot of holiday activities scheduled this weekend and month.

-Bundle up
-Watch for traffic
-Check event safety before arriving
-Stay alert
-Report suspicious activity

Have fun and help Baltimore County Police keep our community safe!
#SeeSomethingSaySomething

Freezing Weather Shelters Activated 12/2 - 12/4: Two Locations

Emergency Management Planner Ashley Morris from Baltimore County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management · 2 Dec 22
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Due to freezing temperatures, the Baltimore County Freezing Weather Shelters will be open Friday 12/2 - Sunday 12/4.

1). Eastern Family Resource Center
9150 Franklin Square Drive -Rosedale
2). Woodlawn Community Health Center
1811 Woodlawn Drive -Woodlawn

Hours: 6P - 9A | Check-In: 6P - 10P
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Cyber Monday: Preparedness Style

Emergency Management Planner Ashley Morris from Baltimore County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management · 28 Nov 22
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While you shop digitally today, consider any emergency supplies you may need at home. How many of the following do you have?

-Cell Battery charger/Battery Pack
-Water/Fire-Proof Document Safe
-Bottled Water
-Surge Protectors
-Waterproof Go-Bag
-RX Holder
-Home Generator
-CO Detectors
-NOAA Weather Radio
-Secure Digital Storage: Photos/Docs
-FLOOD INSURANCE!

Get #BCoReady!

Maryland Safe Schools Reporting App

Emergency Management Planner Ashley Morris from Baltimore County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management · 22 Nov 22
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The Safe Schools MD app is an ANONYMOUS and FREE reporting system through the Maryland Center for School Safety.
-Download App to Report Tip
-Report a Tip Online
-Call in a Tip (1-833-632-7233)

https://schoolsafety.maryland.gov/Pages/...

To learn more, go to the following link:

Edited 22 Nov 22 ยท Posted Nov 22, 2022 Subscribers of Baltimore County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in General

Baltimore County Freezing Weather Shelter: Open 11/18 - 11/21

Emergency Management Planner Ashley Morris from Baltimore County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management · 18 Nov 22
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Due to freezing temperatures, the Baltimore County Freezing Weather Shelter will be open Friday, 11/18 - Monday, 11/21.

Eastern Family Resource Center
9150 Franklin Square Drive - Rosedale
Hours: 6P - 9A | Check-In: 6P - 10P

Please share to spread the word to the community! Your digital communities and community networks allow us to get the news out to those who need the resource.

Change Your Clocks - Check your Stocks!

Emergency Management Planner Ashley Morris from Baltimore County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management · 7 Nov 22
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With time change, take a second to check emergency supplies:

-Rotate out water/food/RX to avoid expiration
-Add winter items (clothes)
-Add an item you don't have yet

Need a place to start? Visit https://ready.gov/kit

Time to Winterize Homes and Prepare Yards for Cold

Emergency Management Planner Ashley Morris from Baltimore County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management · 17 Oct 22
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Chilly night temps are here!

Overnight lows will be in the 30's this week. While we won't be reaching freezing temps yet, now is a good time to refresh on the 4Ps and take care of any cold-weather yard needs!

-Bring sensitive plants in
-Cover pipes
-Winterize home
#BCoReady

Baltimore County Monitoring Ian Rain Impacts Over Weekend

Emergency Management Planner Ashley Morris from Baltimore County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management · 28 Sep 22
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Baltimore County Emergency Management continue to monitor the forecast from NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center and US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington.

While the forecast is still uncertain, #Ian may bring rain to our area this weekend. Stay tuned for updates and continue to monitor official forecasts from NWS and NHC.

As always, we encourage residents to sign up for our new emergency notification system. BaltCo ALERT allows those who register to receive weather information and important info from Police, Fire, and Emergency Management.

Sign up here: https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/.../em...
#BCoReady

Check out the preparedness steps shared by our state emergency management partners here: https://twitter.com/MDMEMA/status/157518...

Want to see more? Invite your neighbors!