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County Pulls Plows Off the Road – Road Conditions Constantly Changing Due to Drifting Snow – Do Not Attempt to Travel

January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 Frederick County - News Flashblizzard, featured, Frederick County, plows, roads, snow

Frederick County emergency officials urge residents to stay in place and do not attempt to travel during the snow storm. With winds blowing snow back onto roadways, conditions are constantly changing and are extremely dangerous. The Snow Emergency Plan remains in effect for Frederick County. The county experienced a historic snowfall event. Emergency officials urge residents to stay off the roads tonight and all day tomorrow. Please be patient with snow removal efforts. Frederick County is pulling their plow drivers off the roads right now. It’s getting dangerous for the trucks…

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How to Shovel Snow – Consider the Health Risks and Most Efficient Snow Removal Plan

January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 Frederick County - News Flashfeatured, Frederick County, health, shovel, snow, winter weather

If you do not have a snow blower, Frederick County Government urges residents to consider the following linked rules on shoveling snow. The amount of snow in this storm makes following these rules even more important. Please be careful and drink plenty of water when you shovel snow this weekend!

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Overturned Vehicle on 194 in the Snow

January 22, 2016January 22, 2016 GladeValley.net Staffblizzard, featured, Maryland State Police, motor vehicle, roll over, snow, Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company, Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Company

At 5:36 p.m. this evening, Maryland State Police Walkersville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies were dispatched to MD 194 and Challedon Drive for a reported vehicle accident with rollover. Chief 24 arrived on the scene to find one vehicle on its roof in a ditch with one patient self extricated. Chief 11, Ambulance 246, Engine Tanker 114, and Rescue Squad 24 arrived on the scene. Rescue Squad 24 assisted with traffic control, and assisted the crew of Ambulance 246 with patient care. Engine Tanker 114 provided lightning and traffic control.…

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First Bariatric Call

January 22, 2016January 22, 2016 Walkersville Rescue Company News Articlesbariatric, Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Company, featured, Frederick Memorial Hospital, Incident News, Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Company

At 06:40 Co. 24 was dispatched for A246(Bariatric Unit) to assist Co.12 with a Bariatric patient. A246 AOS to set-up the unit while Co.12 and a crew member begin to package the patient to be loaded. Patient was then transported to FMH.

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Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner Declares Local State of Emergency

January 22, 2016January 22, 2016 Frederick County - News Flashblizzard, featured, Frederick County, Winter

Citizens asked to stay home and off the roads . . . Due to an anticipated severe winter storm with blizzard conditions, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today declared a Local State of Emergency in Frederick County, Maryland, beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2016. The order authorizes agencies to activate the county’s Emergency Operations Plans and take such actions as are necessary to protect lives during this emergency. In order to protect the lives of citizens and facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles, the order specifies that…