Harford County Public Library Branches to Serve as “Cooling Centers” July 15-17; Heat Index Expected to Reach 110 Degrees

BEL AIR, Md., (July 15, 2024) – Harford County will be opening “cooling centers” at library branches because of forecasted excessive temperatures.

The heat index in Harford County is expected to be between 107-110 degrees Monday through Wednesday.

In response, the Harford County ... (Full Story)

Harford County Public Library Branches to Serve as “Cooling Centers” July 9-10; Heat Index Expected to Reach Above 105 Degrees

BEL AIR, Md., (July 8, 2024) – Harford County will be opening “cooling centers” at library branches because of forecasted excessive temperatures.

The heat index in Harford County is expected to be over 105 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday.

In response, the Harford County ... (Full Story)

On behalf of the Holt family, the following services are being held for Timothy Holt.
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Location:

Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company
2201 Carrs Mill Rd, Fallston, MD 21047

Viewings:

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Memorial Service:

Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tim’s Memorial Service will include Military ... (Full Story & Photos)

Friday, May 10, 2024, at approximately 9 p.m., the one thing we all fear on the roadway happened to our public safety partners at Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. While operating on the scene of a motor vehicle collision on I-95 (JFK), both their Engine and Squad were struck by a vehicle. Fortunately, they were in the apparatus when it was struck, and no emergency personnel were struck outside ... (Full Story & Photos)

On October 14, 2018, the MOVE OVER Law went into effect. We remind you all that MOVE OVER and SLOW DOWN when coming upon emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and roadway workers is the difference in causing a crash leading to injury or even death or everyone going home safe.

Information from MDOT-State Highway Administration:

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to be aware ... (Full Story)

Maryland State Highway Administration begins road improvement on Harford Rd between the Baltimore County Line and SRT152, SRT152 between SRT1 and Connolly Rd, and SRT24. See all the details below. Allow yourself extra time when traveling in these areas.

Motorists Should Expect Daytime Lane Closures, Flagging Operations During Projects
(May 3, 2024) - The Maryland Department of Transportation State ... (Full Story)

What are the primary threats to homes during a wildfire?

Research around home destruction vs. home survival in wildfires point to embers and small flames as the main way that the majority of homes ignite in wildfires. Embers are burning pieces of airborne wood and/or vegetation that can be carried more than a mile through the wind can cause spot fires and ignite homes, debris and other objects.

There ... (Full Story & Photos)

Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
141 PM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024

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