Glade Valley Government headline 

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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Glade Valley Government headline 

Residents Are Urged to Stay Off the Roads for the Duration of the Storm*

Driving conditions continue to be perilous. Emergency crews, snow plows, and essential personnel need residents to stay off of the roads while they respond to emergencies and clear roads. Frederick County Government asks all residents to stay off of the roads for the duration of the storm.

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Glade Valley Government Health 

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

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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Glade Valley headline News 

Overturned Vehicle on 194 in the Snow

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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Glade Valley headline News 

Blizzard: Walkersville To Tow Vehicles

The Town of Walkersville posted signs along streets and notes on the windshields of cars parked on streets today. They warn that cars will be towed to allow for snow plows to clear the Town’s streets from curb to curb. Residents are required to move vehicle(s) off the street until the Town crew has completed its snow plowing. Vehicles parked on the streets will be towed. In addition to the parking restrictions, residents are reminded of the laws regarding snow removal. Shoveling or blowing snow into the street is prohibited. …

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