The Harford County Council will hold public hearings Tuesday night on a series of bills, which would allow the county government to acquire the building rights, and thereby limit development, on up to 1,325 acres of farmland, largely in the northern end of the county. The nine agricultural properties and associated acreages to be protected […]
BGE Monitoring Progress of Hurricane Irene; “Prepared to Aggressively Respond to Widespread and Extended Power Outages”
From Baltimore Gas and Electric Company: Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) today announced that it is closely monitoring Hurricane Irene and taking proactive action to ensure it is prepared to aggressively respond to widespread and extended power outages should they occur. In addition to identifying available company and contract personnel in the event the […]
Harford County Emergency Operation Center Citizen Corps Council Says: “Make a Plan and Be Prepared”
From Harford County government: September is Emergency Preparedness Month and the Harford County Emergency Operations Center’s Citizen Corps Council recommends all citizens, including those with disabilities, develop an emergency plan. “No one knows what may occur,” said Citizen Corps Council Chairperson Brian Bauer, “but preparing a plan to cover the basics can make all the […]
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 […]
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 […]