Category: Government

Frederick County has earned its StormReady® certification from the National Weather Service. NWS Meteorologist Chris Strong presented County Executive Jan Gardner with the certificate during today’s public information briefing. “We are proud to be named a StormReady® county by the National Weather Service,” said Executive Gardner. “The designation recognizes our commitment to our citizens’ safety. While no area is stormproof, Frederick County is proactive in dealing with severe weather that can affect our county.” In general, a community must possess a solid communication network and have a comprehensive multi-hazard emergency operations plan to receive the StormReady®…

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will hold a Community Coordination & Outreach meeting for Frederick County residents from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the new preliminary Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Maps that are being updated to reflect new Base Flood Elevations and floodplain boundaries for affected communities within the county. The meeting will be held in the first floor hearing room of Winchester Hall, 12 E. Church Street. The floodplain map revision is a federal process. The county…