From Maryland State Police: As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, Maryland State Police are urging everyone to buckle up. Beginning May 20, 2013, State Troopers from the J.F.K. Highway Barrack, Bel Air Barrack, North East Barrack and local law enforcement officials will be out in full force, taking part in the […]
“Code and Fire Officials Keep You Safe;” Building Safety Month Observed in Harford County
From Harford County government: May is Building Safety Month with this year’s theme “Code and Fire Officials Keep You Safe”. Building Safety Month was founded by the International Code Council (ICC) and is celebrated by jurisdictions throughout the world during the month of May. Each week during the month of May, “Building Safety Month” spotlights […]
National Weather Service Places Harford County Under Tornado Watch Until 10 p.m. Friday
From the Harford County Department of Emergency Services: Good afternoon. The National Weather Service has placed Harford County under a tornado watch until 10pm tonight. This means that conditions are favorable for the development of strong to severe storms which could development of Tornados. Please monitor local news for weather updates and take necessary precautions […]
Harford County Health Department Actively Pursues National Public Health Accreditation During National Public Health Week
From the Harford County Health Department: National Public Health Week, April 1-7, draws attention to initiatives aimed at addressing public health threats and improving the health of citizens. Each April since 1995, communities across the country have celebrated this observance the first week of April by highlighting public health achievements and cultivating interest in issues […]
Harford County Under Winter Weather Warning; Heavy Snow, Gusting Winds and Hazardous Driving Conditions Expected
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 […]
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 […]
Harford County Fatal Crashes Up in ’12 Amid Falling Overall Accident Numbers; Permanent Traffic Safety Commission Sought, But Not Speed Cameras
Less than a half-hour remained in 2012 when the teenager brought his car around a curve of Bush Chapel Road in Aberdeen. According to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, 17-year-old Austin Remines was on the yellow center line a moment later when he swerved back into his own lane, lost control of his vehicle, and […]
State Highway Administration Designates New School Zone on Route 924 Near Patterson Mill Middle/High School
The State Highway Administration has designated a new school zone on MD 924 in Bel Air near Patterson Mill Middle/High School, and plans to install a new pedestrian crossing signal at the intersection with Patterson Mill Road. The new school zone extends along MD 924 from just south of Patterson Mill Rd. to just south […]