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“Ensuring the safety of Marylanders is our highest concern. Please refrain from traveling during this storm. Prepare your household and family and keep your communication devices charged in case of power outages,” stated Gov. Moore. “I have enacted an executive order to declare a State of Emergency and instructed the Maryland Department of Emergency Management to collaborate with the Maryland Department of Transportation, State Police, and all state agencies. The State of Maryland will also be closed on Monday, January 6. Please—restrict travel, pay attention to local weather forecasts, and remain safe.”
Snow is predicted to commence in western Maryland on Sunday evening, January 5, continuing through Tuesday morning, January 7. The snowfall is expected to be most substantial after midnight on January 6. Regions situated within the storm’s most intense section may experience accumulation of 8”-12”, with 1”-2” potentially falling each hour. Risks from the storm are heightened due to persistently low temperatures and windchill. Major dangers involve icy roads, frozen pipes, and severe cold.
State and local government representatives are also coordinating resources for preparations. State and county emergency operations centers have elevated their activation levels throughout Maryland, with the Maryland Department of Emergency Management transitioning to full activation on January 6. The State Highway Administration and the Maryland Transportation Authority have finalized pretreating roads.
Getting Your Home and Family Ready for a Winter Storm
- Include blankets, hats, mittens, and additional warm apparel in your emergency kit during cold months.
- If feasible, bring pets inside, or create a sheltered space for outdoor pets to remain warm, protected from the weather, and have access to food.
- Prepare your vehicle for winter and keep your gas tank at least halfway full to prevent ice from forming in your fuel tank and lines.
- Take steps to avert frozen pipes.
- Maintain a stock of driveway salt or non-clumping kitty litter on hand. You can sprinkle either on outdoor floors to counteract ice and enhance traction.
- Examine your home’s smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure they are functional and equipped with fresh batteries.
- Keep an eye on updates from the National Weather Service, and enroll for MdReady text alerts to get notifications about storms, watches, and warnings.
Generator Safety
- Never operate a generator, grill, camp stove or other devices running on gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace, or any semi-enclosed area.
- Learn more about safe generator practices from the American Red Cross.
Maintaining Safety During Winter Storms
- Refrain from overexertion while shoveling snow.
- Be alert for indicators of hypothermia or frostbite – these conditions can develop swiftly, particularly if you have exposed skin or have been outside in cold conditions for an extended timeframe.
- Kindly avoid traveling if it’s not necessary. If you must travel, make sure to inform someone of your route and destination prior to leaving.
- Familiarize yourself with your evacuation routes.
If possible, check in on elderly neighbors or relatives living alone to ensure they are secure or require assistance.
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