FBI Baltimore Division warns of hurricane-related fraud

BALTIMORE, MD—As assessment of the damage caused by Hurricane lan begins, the FBI Baltimore Division is warning the public about the potential for hurricane-related fraud. Authorities say hurricane or natural disaster damage often provides opportunities for criminals to scam storm victims and those who are assisting victims with recovery. Consumers should be aware of scammers posing as representatives of charities […]

Remnants of Hurricane Ian continue to pump rain into Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—Forecasters are officially calling the remnants of Hurricane Ian “the low that just won’t go.” What was once Hurricane Ian sits off of the Mid-Atlantic coast pumping rain westward into the Mid-Atlantic region. Over the past 72 hours, 1.5 – 3 inches of rain have fallen in many areas from the persistent storm (as indicated in the graphic above […]

Crews responded to five crashes Saturday night, Sunday morning

WHITE MARSH, MD—The wet weather is causing headaches for local motorists as the remnants of Hurricane Ian pass through the Baltimore area. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that units responded to five motor vehicle crashes from Saturday night to Sunday morning. At just after 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, crews responded to a crash on White Marsh Boulevard […]

Governor Hogan announces statewide preparedness efforts for remnants of Hurricane Ian

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced statewide preparedness efforts as the remnants of Hurricane Ian move up the mid-Atlantic, leading to coastal flood and gale warnings in the region. Earlier this week, the governor announced the deployment of an Incident Management Team to the State of Florida to assist with the response. “In addition to sending personnel to Florida […]