[November 21, 2013, Bel Air, MD] — Harford County Sheriff’s deputies are alerting the public to scams which have been taking place in neighboring counties hoping to prevent residents in Harford County from becoming victims. Detective Sgt. Dawn Wolf, Supervisor of the Crimes Against Property Unit, explained police in neighboring counties have been investigating scams […]
Warning Sirens for Peach Bottom Power Plant Accidentally Activated Tuesday Morning
From the Harford County Department of Emergency Services: (Forest Hill, MD) – The emergency notification sirens for the Peach Bottom Power Plant in northern Harford County have activated. The Harford County Department of Emergency Services, 911 Center advises the siren activation is accidental in nature. An investigation into the cause of the accidental emergency siren […]
Harford County Under Tornado Watch Until 7 p.m. Tuesday Night; Afterschool Activities Cancelled
From the Harford County Division of Emergency Operations: Harford County has been placed under a Tornado Watch by the National Weather Service. The current watch will not expire until 7 p.m. tonight. Please monitor local news stations and be prepared to seek shelter during any severe storms. Thank you. From Harford County Public Schools: Due […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Rash of Kingsville Burglaries
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is urging Kingsville residents to secure their homes and report any suspicious activity following a string of burglaries in the area. The burglaries occurred between March 28 and April 1, according to agency spokeswoman Monica Worrell. The incidents include four break-ins on the 2900 block of Valley Brook Court, two […]
Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System Scheduled; No Need to Contact 911 When the November 9 Alert Sounds
From Harford County government: On Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the FCC and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct the first ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The EAS alerts are transmitted over radio and television broadcast stations, cable television and other media services. On […]
State Police, Fire Marshal Caution Public After Suspected Pipe Bombs Brought to Bel Air Barrack for Inspection
From the Maryland State Police: (BEL AIR, MD) – Maryland State Police and the Office of the State Fire Marshal are using an incident last night in Harford County to remind citizens not to move suspicious packages or items they suspect may be explosives, but to instead call authorities and have experts respond to the […]
Smoke Smell Detected Across Harford County; Authorities Urge Residents to Use Caution in Outdoor Exposure
From the Harford County Emergency Operations Center: This is Harford County Emergency Manager Rick Ayers, currently there is a 6,000 acre brush fire in Virginia that began on August 4th and it is only 10% contained. The smell of the smoke from that fire has began to reach Harford County with-in the last hour. Those […]
Severe Thunderstorm Causes Damage Across Harford County; Funnel Cloud Reported in Abingdon
A severe thunderstorm tore through a wide swath of Harford County Sunday afternoon, with a tornado warning in effect for nearly two hours and a funnel cloud reported in Abingdon near Interstate 95 and state Route 924. Several fires were also reported, and a portion of state Route 543 near Chestnut Hill and Gibson roads […]
