NOTTINGHAM, MD – The National Fire Protection Association is reminding local residents to practice safe grilling over the Memorial Day holiday. Seven out of every 10 adults in the U.S. have a grill or smoker, which translates to a lot of tasty meals – but it also means there’s an increased risk of home fires. In 2013-2017, fire departments went […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD – The Baltimore County Police Department invites boaters and non-boaters alike to the 4th Annual Sergeant Marvin T. Haw IV Boating Safety Day on Saturday, June 1, 2019. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wilson Point Park, located at 950 Beech Drive in Middle River (21220). The theme is “Sober Boater, […]
TOWSON, MD – County Executive Johnny Olszewski has nominated Melissa Hyatt to serve as the Baltimore County Police Chief. “This was an important decision for the residents of Baltimore County and the officers of the Baltimore County Police Department,” said Olszewski. “We had an extremely talented pool of candidates to choose from, making the selection a difficult one, but Chief […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD – The Department of Homeland Security will be conducting a training exercise in Middle River this weekend. On Saturday, May 4, 2019, Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Training Academy, Fire Department, Tactical Team, and the Baltimore City Police Department, will be conducting a full-scale training exercise at the BGE Home facility located at 1409 Tangier Drive […]
UPDATE: Additional units are being requested. Meter readings are reportedly high. BGE is responding to the scene. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD – Crews are on the scene of a possible Sunday afternoon gas leak in Rosedale. At just before 4 p.m., units responded to the Comfort Inn located on Yellow Brick Road (21237) after customers reported smelling gas. […]
PERRY HALL, MD – An important, new tradition kicks off tomorrow, April 27, 2019. The Hope & Peace Foundation, together with Maryland’s 9/11 Rolling Memorial, the Charm City Punishers, and Mission BBQ Perry Hall, will be holding the first annual First Responder Suicide Awareness Ride. All riders and non-riders are welcome. The ride’s organizers hope to shine a light on the […]
Rescue crews are on the scene of a Thursday afternoon incident involving a tractor in Glen Arm. At about 12:30 p.m., the Baltimore County Fire Department reported that units had responded to the 11500-block of Hannibal Road (21057). Further details have not been provided, but the incident reportedly involved a tractor and a “critically-injured patient.” Motorists should use caution in […]
Residents with basic preparedness skills are more likely to handle everyday and large-scale emergencies successfully. “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” is a program sponsored by the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management designed to give residents the information and tools needed to manage “everyday” emergencies, as well as large-scale weather and other major disasters. The program is offered several times a year […]