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Thursday, February 21, 2019

An ice storm on February 21, 1902 paralyzed Carroll County


Dayhoff Time Flies: An ice storm on February 21, 1902 paralyzed Carroll County Time Flies Sunday, February 17, 2019 by Kevin Dayhoff

Almost 120 years ago. Carroll County experienced a rain and sleet storm that the American Sentinel newspaper hailed as “The Great Sleet Storm,” according to a published account written for the Historical Society of Carroll County in Feb. 1994 by local historian and Historical Society executive director, now Judge Joe Getty.

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In 1902, Carroll countians were just starting to become dependent on the telephone, telegraph, and electric power. So you can imagine the paralysis which resulted as The Democratic Advocate proclaimed: “The wreck of the system in this city of the Western Maryland Telephone Company was nearly complete. Two-thirds of the poles were down, cross-arms broken off and wires snapped and tangled all over the city, particularly from the railroad east.”

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Lately, February in Maryland has been living up to its reputation and turning into an endurance contest. This column goes best with Antonio Vivaldi’s “L’inverno,” the winter movement of “The Four Seasons” violin concerto written in 1723. Who knew Vivaldi invented heavy metal in 1700s?



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Saturday, December 17, 2016

First snow and ice of the season hits Carroll County


First snow and ice of the season hits Carroll County

Dec. 17, 2016

We did not enjoy the cold and the snow today as we ran a few errands. I do not like winter. Dec. 17, 2016

The roads were in fairly good shape this afternoon thanks to the hard work of the Westminster, Carroll County, and Maryland snow removal crews. They are rock stars and rank up there with Santa Claus this time of the year.

However, I imagine all the wet roads are going to turn to ice this evening. If you do not have to go out, stay home. If you must go out on the roads, please be safe.

The firefighters, EMS providers, and police work hard to keep you safe and we want all our men and woman in uniform to go home safe to their families at the end of the day. Do your part, and make some hot chocolate and watch the Hallmark channel from the warmth and safety of your living room couch.


Meanwhile according to the Maryland State Police: Travel Advisories Remain In Effect Through Tomorrow

12/17/2016 02:05 PM EST


(PIKESVILLE, MD) — Despite the warming temperatures this afternoon, Maryland State Police are urging motorists to remain cautious as the weather continues to cause hazardous driving conditions around the state and dropping temperatures tomorrow evening could create a scenario similar to this morning. As of 1:00 p.m. today, preliminary figures indicate Maryland state troopers have… Read the Rest... http://news.maryland.gov/msp/2016/12/17/travel-advisories-remain-in-effect-through-tomorrow/
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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Maryland Snowmageddon Snowpocalypse French Toast Dec. 18, 2016 kevindayhoff.com



         

Maryland Snowmageddon Snowpocalypse French Toast Dec. 18, 2016 kevindayhoff.com http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2016/01/maryland-snowmageddon-snowpocalypse.html

Immediately upon seeing out first flakes of snow while driving home on I-270 from Fairfax Virginia just after midnight, Monday morning, Jan. 18, 2016; Caroline and I remained calm – but immediately declared a “Code French Toast.” (The bridges were very icy…)

However, inconvenience struck quickly as all the grocery stores in Westminster were closed by around 1:45 a.m. We settled-upon the 7-Eleven at the corner of Rte. 140 and Center Street, and retreated to our house.

Later on Tuesday, I once again ventured forth in search of wild, free-range carrots and all the necessities to make “Maryland Snowmageddon Snowpocalypse French Toast” at the local Safeway – before mania and hysteria struck.

We are now settled-in fully prepared for the end of days as snowflakes conspire to descent upon Maryland. May God save us – and God Save the Queen.



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Maryland State Police: Caution Urged As Snow Storm Moves In


(Pikesville, MD) – Maryland State Police are urging drivers to use caution and think twice before heading out this weekend due to the potential snow storm.
Here are recommendations from state troopers:

Stay home this weekend unless the nature of your employment requires you to travel (emergency responder, medical profession, snow removal etc.);

Maryland State Police will begin towing vehicles currently abandoned more than 24 hours prior to the storms arrival;

Once the snow emergency plan is put in place for a particular county, abandoned vehicles will be towed immediately;

If you have to drive, ensure you are driving a vehicle equipped for snow travel;

Don’t abandon your vehicle on a snow emergency route (interstate, MD or US route) without notifying Maryland State Police or the police agency responsible for that particular roadway;

If you have called a private tow to remove your vehicle, let Maryland State Police know so we don’t dispatch resources to have it removed;

If you have an accident, move your vehicle out of the travel portion of the roadway if possible and contact Maryland State Police;

Give snow plows room to work and do not try to pass a plow train;

If your vehicle is towed, contact the barrack or local police agency where it was abandoned with a full description (make, model, tag number and exact location) so the towing company information can be provided to you for pickup;

“For this snow storm, drivers should make informed decisions before they leave home because once you are on the highway, it may be too late to change your mind,” Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel William M. Pallozzi said. “Make every effort to say off the highways if at all possible during the snow storm. Troopers are ready to address traffic crashes and delays and will be working in coordination with the State Highway Administration, Maryland Emergency Management Agency and other related agencies.”

Drivers can take advantage of the live traffic cameras made available by the State Highway Administration. The traffic cameras are positioned at various locations throughout Maryland and can give drivers important information about their route of travel before leaving.  The cameras and other real-time traffic information can be found by visiting www.roads.maryland.gov  and clicking on “commuter” and then clicking on “live traffic.” Additional information concerning road conditions can be obtained on line at www.511md.org  or by calling 5-1-1.

Citizens are urged not to call Maryland State Police barrack to simply check on road conditions. Calls to police or 9-1-1 centers during the storm should be for emergency situations only.

Troopers will again be working with State Highway Administration’s Coordinated Highway Action Response Team and tow companies throughout the state to remove abandoned vehicles so that snow removal operations can be efficiently conducted. When snow emergency plans are placed into effect, motorists are not permitted to park on the shoulders of an interstate or state highway and vehicles left there will be towed.

Motorists whose vehicles are towed from an interstate or a state highway by State Police can determine where their vehicles were taken by contacting the Maryland State Police barrack in the county where they abandoned their vehicles. A complete list of barracks can be found at the Maryland State Police website at www.mdsp.maryland.gov . Commercial vehicles are invited to wait out the storm at one of the Maryland State Police scale house parking lots that will be available overnight. These locations are also available on the State Police website at http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/InspectionFacilities.aspx.

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Thursday, March 05, 2015

Snowstorm information, Thursday, March 5th, 2015


The Snow Emergency Plan for Carroll County has been in effect since 6:19 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2015…

According to the Maryland State Police at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2015: Snow Emergency Plans in Effect - Allegany; Anne Arundel; Baltimore; Calvert; Caroline; Carroll; Cecil; Charles; Dorchester; Frederick; Garrett; Harford; Howard; Kent; Montgomery; Prince George’s; Queen Anne’s; Somerset; St. Mary’s; Talbot; Washington; and Worcester.

Yesterday, CNBC Morning Squawk reported that according to NBC News, “A major system is forecast to bring freezing rain to the East Coast after hitting the Rockies and northern Texas on Tuesday. A severe weather watch was issued for about 47 million Americans Wednesday as the storm threatened to dump ice and record-setting snow on Kentucky, the Ohio Valley and southern Plains. (NBC News)

Earlier today Carroll County Maryland government announced:

Snow Closure, Thursday, March 5, 2015

Carroll County Government sent this bulletin at 03/05/2015 08:41 AM EST
Due to inclement weather Carroll County Government is now closed for the day, Thursday, March 05, 2015.

The Resource Recovery Park (Northern Landfill) and County Senior Centers are also closed.

Items listed on the Agenda for the Board of County Commissioners for today will most likely be rescheduled for Tuesday, March 10th.

According to the Carroll County Maryland Health Department,

More cold weather is expected to follow the snow that we are experiencing today. Here are some links to help you and your family stay safe.

Cold weather resources and tips from the Carroll County Health Department http://www.carrollhealthdepartment.dhmh.md.gov/ (includes information on Cold Weather Shelter location and other winter weather resources):


Winter weather information from ready.gov: http://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

Maryland Emergency Management winter weather page: http://mema.maryland.gov/Pages/emergencies-WinterStorms.aspx


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In a press release from Wednesday March 4, 2015, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency said:

MARYLAND AGENCIES PREPARE FOR NEXT WINTER STORM

GOVERNOR HOGAN URGES RESIDENTS TO STAY OFF ROADS THURSDAY

REISTERSTOWN, Md. (March 4, 2015) — A wet mix of rain, sleet, and heavy snow are expected across the entire State of Maryland tonight and tomorrow. The storm is expected to begin this evening, with up to 10 inches of snow expected in the northern, central, and western regions of the State and at least three inches of snow predicted in parts of southern Maryland and the lower Eastern Shore. The National Weather Service has indicated that snow could be falling at a rate of over one inch per hour during the height of the storm Thursday.

Residents should make preparations now and are urged to stay off the roads tomorrow, especially during the rush-hour commutes.

“While the calendar says spring is just around the corner, we anticipate another blast of winter,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “I am asking that you stay inside so crews can work to clear roadways. And remember to check on relatives, friends, and neighbors. Helping your neighbors also helps our first responders.”

If you must travel, travelers may obtain the latest free traffic and weather information by calling 5-1-1 from a telephone or visiting www.MD511.org or www.traffic.md.gov.

Additionally, traffic, weather, and power outage alerts, as well as winter preparedness information, can be accessed on the Maryland Emergency Management Agency’s website at mema.maryland.gov. Mobile device users can also download the free Maryland Prepares app.

MEMA and other state agencies are preparing to assist local responders with any issues related to the storm. MEMA has coordinated conference calls with the National Weather Service, state agencies, local emergency management offices, and other partners to coordinate response efforts. "Don't be lulled into a false sense of security if snow is not falling when you wake up on Thursday," MEMA’s Executive Director Clay Stamp said. "Heavy precipitation is expected to begin mid-morning throughout the State and drivers will not want to be caught out on the road during the height of the storm."  After the snow begins, temperatures are expected to stay below freezing in much of Maryland until Saturday. This could inhibit melting and make prolonged outdoor exposure a safety concern.

In addition to staying off the roads and monitoring the weather and power outages, residents should take the following actions:

         Keep devices charged so you will have a way to follow weather forecasts and local emergency information.
         Be cautious shoveling snow or ice to avoid overexertion. Take frequent breaks and keep hydrated.
         Be especially careful when walking. Because of the many storms in the last few weeks, sidewalks may be uneven with packed snow. Icing is expected in many areas this evening.
         If you must travel, make sure to have car chargers, kitty litter, or sand for traction, and extra drinks and snacks in case you get stuck in traffic.
         Let friends or family know of your travel route and expected arrival time.
         Check on friends, neighbors, and relatives, especially the elderly or vulnerable residents who may have trouble staying warm or maneuvering on icy surfaces.
         Be informed, make a plan, and build a kit. Information on supplies that should be included in your emergency kit can be found on mema.maryland.gov.

Residents can view power outage updates here: http://mema.maryland.gov/Pages/PowerOutagesData.aspx. You may also follow MEMA on Twitter @MDMEMA or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MDMEMA.

On March 4, 2015, the Maryland State Police released the following statement:

Maryland State Police Press Release
03/04/2015 13:36

TROOPERS PREPARE FOR PENDING SNOW STORM

(Pikesville, MD) – Maryland State Police, in coordination with, the State Highway Administration, and other local agencies prepare for the approaching snow storm.

Colonel William M. Pallozzi, Acting Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, reminds motorists to use caution due to the possibility of hazardous driving conditions that may arise from the pending snow storm. Colonel Pallozzi has also ordered barrack commanders across the state to be prepared to assess road conditions in their area and to deploy troopers as needed.

Additional troopers, not normally assigned to road patrol, along with the State Highway Administration’s Coordinated Highway Action Response Team, C.H.A.R.T., will combine their efforts to assist disabled motorists as quickly as possible.

Troopers encourage motorist to use their best judgment when driving during rush hour on Thursday morning, when the snow is predicted to be at its heaviest. When there is a high volume of traffic on the roads, traffic is at a standstill. If traffic is at a standstill, snow plows are at a standstill and the roads do not get plowed.

Drivers are reminded of road restrictions if a snow emergency plan is activated in their county. If declared, parking is prohibited on highways and roads designated as snow emergency routes. During snow storms, abandoned and disabled vehicles cause major problems for snow removal and for troopers attempting to respond to emergency incidents. Maryland State Troopers encourage those who do not have to travel during the storm to stay off the roads. If it is necessary to travel, make sure your vehicle is in good working order and properly equipped with mud and snow tires or chains. It is also smart to have an emergency roadside kit in your vehicle.

In case of power failures, motorists are reminded of Maryland’s law concerning non-functioning traffic lights. The law requires all drivers approaching an intersection with a non-functioning signal to stop. Drivers may continue only after they have yielded to any vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection. They must remain stopped until the intersection is clear and it is safe to proceed.

The latest traffic conditions, including road closures due to snow or ice will be available on-line at www.511md.org  or by calling 5-1-1. Road conditions and views of the live traffic cameras are also available on the State Highway Administration website at www.roads.maryland.gov.  Citizens are urged not to call Maryland State Police barracks simply to check on road conditions. Calls to police or 9-1-1 centers during the storm should be for emergency situations only.

Commercial vehicles are invited to wait out the storm at one of the Maryland State Police scale house parking lots that will be available overnight. Motorists are reminded if they abandon their vehicles on the interstate or on state roads, their vehicle will be towed. These vehicles need to be removed so they will not inhibit snow removal efforts.

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Be sure to clear the snow from the fire hydrants. http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/02/be-sure-to-clear-snow-from-fire-hydrants.html

Kevin E. Dayhoff, Westminster Fire Department Chaplain, February 22, 2015

During and after a snow storm, make sure that all the fire hydrants in your neighborhood are clear of snow.

Helping to keep the snow cleared from fire hydrants is a responsibility that we have to each other and our community. If your house, or your neighbor’s house is on fire; the last we want is for firefighters to spend precious time finding and clearing the nearby hydrant in order to hook-up the fire hoses.

According to multiple sources and fire companies that have posted similar messages: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/02/be-sure-to-clear-snow-from-fire-hydrants.html

… A clearly visible, accessible fire hydrant could save your home – or even your life. If a fire hydrant is lost or buried in snow, firefighters can lose valuable time trying to locate it when they first arrive at a fire. You can perform a valuable public service and protect yourself, your family and your neighbors by taking the responsibility for shoveling out and clearing any fire hydrants near your home during and after a snowstorm. With more snow sure to be on the way, we’d like to offer these suggestions:

Know the location of all fire hydrants in your neighborhood.

Make sure they are shoveled clear after each snowfall.

Clear away any snow and ice in the area surrounding these fire hydrants.

Clear the snow three feet all around the hydrant so firefighters have enough room to connect a hose.

We would also like to remind you to look out for your elderly or handicap neighbors as well, by taking a few extra minutes to shovel out their hydrants.

Please take some time now to save precious minutes in case of a fire. A few scoops of snow today could make all the difference later.

And please remember not to over-exert yourself while shoveling snow. Excessive strain from the cold and hard labor may cause heart attacks.

Please help out elderly or vulnerable neighbors.

Be safe out there and say a prayer for our emergency responders, police, firefighters, EMS personnel and the various local municipal, county, and state, street and roads departments that are out there in this mess trying to keep the roads open and safe.



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Be sure to clear the snow from the fire hydrants


Be sure to clear the snow from the fire hydrants. Kevin E. Dayhoff,

Westminster Fire Department Chaplain, February 22, 2015

During and after a snow storm, make sure that all the fire hydrants in your neighborhood are clear of snow.

Helping to keep the snow cleared from fire hydrants is a responsibility that we have to each other and our community. If your house, or your neighbor’s house is on fire; the last we want is for firefighters to spend precious time finding and clearing the nearby hydrant in order to hook-up the fire hoses.

According to multiple sources and fire companies that have posted similar messages:

… A clearly visible, accessible fire hydrant could save your home – or even your life. If a fire hydrant is lost or buried in snow, firefighters can lose valuable time trying to locate it when they first arrive at a fire. You can perform a valuable public service and protect yourself, your family and your neighbors by taking the responsibility for shoveling out and clearing any fire hydrants near your home during and after a snowstorm. With more snow sure to be on the way, we’d like to offer these suggestions:

Know the location of all fire hydrants in your neighborhood.

Make sure they are shoveled clear after each snowfall.

Clear away any snow and ice in the area surrounding these fire hydrants.

Clear the snow three feet all around the hydrant so firefighters have enough room to connect a hose.

We would also like to remind you to look out for your elderly or handicap neighbors as well, by taking a few extra minutes to shovel out their hydrants.

Please take some time now to save precious minutes in case of a fire. A few scoops of snow today could make all the difference later.

And please remember not to over-exert yourself while shoveling snow. Excessive strain from the cold and hard labor may cause heart attacks.

Please help out elderly or vulnerable neighbors.

Be safe out there and say a prayer for our emergency responders, police, firefighters, EMS personnel and the various local municipal, county, and state, street and roads departments that are out there in this mess trying to keep the roads open and safe.
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Saturday, February 21, 2015

Services at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster Md are cancelled for Sunday February 22, 2015

Services at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster Md are cancelled for Sunday February 22, 2015

According to an alert released by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) early Saturday evening, February 21, 2015, “Hazardous road conditions exist due to winter storm - stay off the roads to allow the crews to clear them and to allow emergency providers to respond during this time. Check in on family, friends, and neighbors - especially the elderly or disabled. Keep devices charged to follow weather and local emergency information. Be cautious when shoveling snow to avoid over exertion.”

Out of an abundance of caution, Grace Lutheran Church at 21 Carroll Street in Westminster Md., cancelled all services and Christian education on both Saturday evening and on Sunday, February 22, 2015.


Please join us for worship this coming Wednesday at 7 p.m. with soup at 6! Stay safe!


Services at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster Md are cancelled for Sunday Feb. 22, 2015 http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/02/services-at-grace-lutheran-church-in.html
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Thursday, May 08, 2014

Before the landslide, residents struggled to describe sinking street to 911 operators - baltimoresun.com

Before the landslide, residents struggled to describe sinking street to 911 operators - baltimoresun.com

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/north-baltimore/bs-md-landslide-911-calls-20140508,0,6759741.story

Some callers, transferred from 911 to 311, also sought to warn those nearby

By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun 6:58 p.m. EDT, May 8, 2014

With the street buckling in front of her, Evelyn Cannon called 911 as cars teetered and then began to sink, their wheels becoming less and less visible. 


But Cannon felt unable to convey the gravity of the situation, she said. About 45 seconds into the call, when the operator asked her if anything was damaged, Cannon became exasperated.

"The street is damaged," she said into her phone, in one of nearly a dozen 911 recordings released Thursday by the Baltimore Fire Department. "I know this sounds crazy." 


 The collapse last week of a retaining wall holding East 26th Street in Charles Village above a railroad line started slowly, the street subsiding before finally giving out. Several residents and passers-by watched the shift as it occurred, and some called 911. 

 When they got through to emergency operators, according to recordings of their conversations, some had trouble explaining what they were seeing." http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/north-baltimore/bs-md-landslide-911-calls-20140508,0,6759741.story

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