Story courtesy of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department / PIO / Fire Prevention Officer Scot Best At some point during the school year and summer,…
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New “Destructive” Severe Thunderstorm Warning Category to Trigger Wireless Emergency Alerts on Mobile Phones
By The Citizen on July 23, 2021
Severe thunderstorms can be life-threatening, but not all severe storms are the same. Hazardous conditions range from tornadoes, large hail storms, and widespread straight-line winds…
Maryland Emergency Management Agency Awards $4 Million to Fire, EMS, and Rescue Departments
By The Citizen on July 21, 2021
The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) announced awards of $4 million in federal funding made available through the Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs,…
Traffic on Maryland Roads and Highways Begins to Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels
By The Citizen on July 21, 2021
According to new data from state transportation officials, traffic on Maryland roads and highways has begun to approach and exceed pre-pandemic levels. “Holiday travel during…
Governor Hogan Announces Nearly $30 Million in Awards for Broadband Infrastructure
By The Citizen on July 21, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced awards to expand broadband internet access to more than 12,000 households in 18 counties. Administered by the Maryland Department of…
Heat Advisory in Effect for Saturday July 16th
By The Citizen on July 16, 2021
A Heat Advisory Alert in effect from noon to 8pm on Saturday July 16th. Heat index values up to 107 expected, in Calvert, Prince Georges,…
Heat Advisory in Effect for Saturday, July 17, 2021
By The Citizen on July 16, 2021
A Heat Advisory Alert in effect from noon to 8pm on Saturday July 17th. Heat index values up to 107 expected, in Calvert, Prince Georges,…
U.S. Government Launches First One-Stop Ransomware Resource at StopRansomware.gov
By The Citizen on July 15, 2021
As part of the ongoing response, agencies across the U.S. government announced new resources and initiatives to protect American businesses and communities from ransomware attacks.…
30 Days Left to Renew Driver’s Licenses, Permits & ID Cards that Expired During the State of Emergency
By The Citizen on July 15, 2021
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is reminding Marylanders that under Governor Larry Hogan’s Executive Order issued on May 12, 2021,…
Bird Illness Investigation Continues in Maryland and Eight Other States
By The Citizen on July 10, 2021
In late May, wildlife managers in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky began receiving reports of sick and dying birds with eye swelling…
Maryland State Police Warn Citizens of Fraud Scheme Using State Police Barrack Phone Number
By The Citizen on July 10, 2021
The Maryland State Police at the JFK Highway Barrack are issuing a warning about a fraud scheme being run today in which the caller is…
Using a Generator Safely During a Power Outage
By The Citizen on July 8, 2021
Using alternative sources of power, such as a generator, can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Anne Arundel County Police Searching for Missing James Anthony Bellosi in Leonardtown Area
By The Citizen on July 6, 2021
Police Activity in the area of Leonardtown Wharf and Breton Bay regarding a missing person; James Anthony Bellosi The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is…
New Federal Safety Standard for Upholstered Furniture Fires in Effect As of June 25, 2021
By The Citizen on July 5, 2021
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) new mandatory federal flammability standard for upholstered furniture went into effect on June 25, 2021. Upholstered furniture manufactured,…
MDOT MVA Reminds Marylanders of Expired Product Deadlines
By The Citizen on July 5, 2021
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is reminding Marylanders of deadlines for products that expired during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well…