UPDATED (11:59 a.m.)—Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz has declared a state of emergency in Baltimore County.
The county has also announced that it will open its first Hurricane Sandy-related emergency shelter at Eastern Technical High School at 1 p.m. The shelter accepts pets, who will be kept in a separate, ventilated portion of the building. Owners will be allowed to visit with their pets while at the shelter.
Two state-run shelters in the county are are currently open and available to residents. The state-run shelters are:
- The Retriever Center on the campus of the , 1000 Hilltop Road, Catonsville, MD, 21228.
- Jewish Community Center, 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue, Owings Mills, MD, 21117.
Neither state-run shelter accepts pets.
Additionally, all administrative hearings for Oct. 30 and recreation and parks programs are canceled and recreation centers will close at 1 p.m.
The county also announced the following changes to county services:
- Baltimore County Health Centers and WIC clinics are closing at noon today.
- Animal Control is open for emergencies only.
- The County's Medical Assistance Transportation Program is only transporting clients for most essential medical needs. Routine appointments will be rescheduled.
- All Baltimore County Senior Centers are closed until further notice.
- CountyRide is also suspended until further notice.
The declaration gives Kamenetz additional powers to regulate traffic, protect the health, safety and welfare of county residents and coordinate with state agencies, according to Ellen Kobler, a county spokeswoman.
Kobler said the declaration triggers "a tracking mechanism for county expenses so that we can seek reimbursement from the state and federal government."
Kamenetz is expected to brief the press at 1 p.m. in Towson.
Stay with Patch for updates on this story.
With Patch's ability to get the word out quick this should have been number one topic from the county since day one. Posting of the shelters, supplies, emergency routs, phone numbers, assistance for the elderly, and news that superscription drugs may be refiled before authorization of the insurance company because of the emergency should have been put out there. All the chances in the world for photo-ops radio and TV and this is the first I've heard from the county.
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http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Alert/alert.html Stay safe all.,
The county opened Eastern Technical High at 1 p.m. as a shelter that is pet friendly. Hope that helps.
There are so many issues there would not be enough room for just one blog on this. Too late now!
As if it is all over right Steve? People still dying and you think its all over.
There are over 55 families who lost loved ones and every thing they owned in the storm and that Steve is "a fact Jack ..." I had to quote you because I not that crude or rude. For one that tries so hard to be something they aren't, INTELLIGENT, your doing a fine job! I would say you rank in the top ten on Patch for being in a special group they have schools for.
What do you mean by that Dumbo? Do you have a problem with Special Needs Children?
Hopefully, your family and friends (if you have any) can do an intervention.
"People dieing all over the world" reminds me of sever others who felt the same way. I think they call them despots among other things. I feel like I'm dealing with kids that need a baby sitter and a special classroom. What is a "whet"? I know who I am. Look right above comment and you'll see my name then you can Google it. It might be tough but you and Steve get together and figure it out.
Why are you replying to FIFA? I thought you were all the same cons.
Not enough time in a news conference to cover those and many more topics in one article or news conference. What about those who do not read Patch. I saw little in the Sun from KK and nothing on the news. Heard plenty on the guns in the schools for days and days. New technology training etc. Non stop coverage on all the local news stations on that. Nothing from the county and even friends asked me why. Did get a couple of robo calls but not from the county. Hear anything from the council? Nope! Sad state of affairs in a historical event and yes I lost power.
Lear to respect others and people will return same. Stop trying to come off like some wiseguy. I don't drink and only God knows what your cooking?
Steve, tell these people the event is over fool! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2226164/Hurricane-Sandy-victims-Ella-Norris-89-dies-daughters-arms-water-fills-Staten-Island-home.html