Glade Valley Government headline 

County Provides Update and Remains Closed

Frederick County is working to recover from this weekend’s historic snow storm by focusing snow removal based on long-established priorities. Snow removal is a dynamic process that takes into consideration emergency and life safety incidents, vehicles buried in the snow, and weather conditions including road and air temperatures and wind. Road crews will continue to plow and clear roads until 10:00 p.m. or later this evening. Because temperatures are higher, snow can still be pushed and salt and chemicals can be applied to the roads. This was not the case…

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

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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Walkersville Seeking Private Snow Plow Contractors

The Town of Walkersville is creating a list of potential contractors to assist with snow removal during substantial snow events. The purpose of the list is to have local names with adequate equipment that are available and interested in being on an on-call basis to help Town employees remove snow from public thoroughfares. If you desire to have your name on the list please fill out the attached form and return to: Martha Bush Town of Walkersville 21 W. Frederick Street PO Box 249 Walkersville, MD 21793 Fax: 301-845-2406 email:…

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