Politics & Government
Carroll County Emergency Management Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Irene
The storm is expected to reach Maryland on Saturday evening.
The Carroll County Department of Emergency Management is urging residents to prepare for the effects of Hurricane Irene, which is forecast to arrive in Maryland starting Saturday evening.
"Although conditions and the track of the storm are constantly changing, we encourage our residents to be proactive and prepare ahead of time," read a statement on the Carroll County Government website.
"Carroll County may see heavy rain and high winds that may result in flooding and power outages. The Carroll County Office of Public Safety - Support Services Emergency Management Division is closely monitoring the storm."
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The National Weather Service predicts a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms for Saturday night with wind gusts as high as 44 mph.
For more emergency preparedness information read the Citizens Guide to Emergency Preparedness.
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