Baltimore County Public Schools BCPS

Baltimore County Public Schools to close three hours early on Wednesday as Tropical Depression Ida arrives in Maryland

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that all schools and offices will close three hours early on Wednesday. All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled and there will be no afternoon pre-kindergarten. “Essential” employees remain on duty or may request from the appropriate supervisor to use leave time. “Essential as Needed” employees will remain on duty as […]

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MD MEMA State Activation Level

Governor Hogan directs MEMA to raise state activation level for Tropical Depression Ida

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UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools will dismiss three hours early on Wednesday. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday made the following announcement regarding the state’s response to Tropical Depression Ida: “This morning, I directed the Maryland Emergency Management Agency to raise its state activation level for Tropical Depression Ida. This will allow MEMA to coordinate an […]

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NWS Mid-Atlantic High Rainfall Risk 20210901

Maryland State Fair closed Wednesday due to potential tornadoes from Ida, Flood Warning issued for Nottingham area

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UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan has directed MEMA to raise the state activation level and all Baltimore County Public Schools will dismiss three hours early on Wednesday. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—For those who were thinking about going to the Maryland State Fair on Wednesday, officials have announced that the fair will be closed on Wednesday due to potential tornadoes […]

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Ida Severe Storm Probability Maryland 20210831

Tornado activity, flooding chances increase as Ida remnants approach Maryland

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan has directed MEMA to raise the state activation level and all Baltimore County Public Schools will dismiss three hours early on Wednesday. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Severe weather is likely on Wednesday and into Thursday as the remnants of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ida move through Maryland. The Baltimore County Department of Emergency Management says that the […]

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Tropical Depression Ida Projected Path 20210831

Remnants of Ida could dump up to 6 inches of rain over Maryland, may spawn tornadoes

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UPDATE: Forecasters say the chances for tornado activity and flash flooding in the Baltimore metro area on Wednesday have increased. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The remnants of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ida are expected to pass through Maryland on Wednesday and into Thursday. After battering parts of Louisiana, the National Weather Service says the system is expected to bring heavy rainfall […]

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Fratelli Beretta Antipasto Meat Recall 202108

Fratelli Beretta recalls ready-to-eat uncured antipasto meat products due to possible Salmonella risk

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. is recalling approximately 862,000 pounds of uncured antipasto products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Infantis and/or Salmonella Typhimurium, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced this week. The ready-to-eat (RTE) uncured antipasto meat trays were produced on February 28, 2021 through August 15, 2021. The following products are subject to recall […]

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NWS Baltimore Forecast High Temp 20210826

Heat index of 105, isolated storms possible on Thursday

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Thursday will be oppressively hot and humid with the chance for isolated storms in the Nottingham area. The National Weather Service says a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging wind gusts is possible on Thursday afternoon and evening. Isolated severe thunderstorms or instances of flash flooding are possible during the afternoon and evening hours on Friday and into early […]

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2021 Ford F-150

Ford issues recall for 2021 Ford F-150 vehicles, over 16,000 vehicles affected

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—Ford Motor Company is issuing a recall on Model Year 2021 Ford F-150 vehicles manufactured with the Super Cab body style. The front seat belt webbing may be incorrectly routed. A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Approximately 16,430 vehicles manufactured from January 2 through May 27, 2021, are […]

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