Thursday, January 24, 2013
FEMA may reimburse up to 75 percent of storm-related expenses.
The deadline is approaching for nonprofits to claim federal aid for expenses related to Superstorm Sandy. The late-October storm drenched the mid-Atlantic. Nonprofits like volunteer fire companies must submit paperwork to the Federal Emergency Management Agency by Feb. 2. FEMA funding is only available for expenses incurred between Oct. 26 and Nov. 4. According to a Baltimore County news release, nonprofits must prove at least $1,000 in storm expenses, and will have 60 days to send in lists of storm damages and expenses. Up to 75 percent of storm expenses—including generators, repairs and tools—can be reimbursed. For more information and copies of FEMA's forms, residents can contact Baltimore County Office of Homeland Security and …
Monday, November 5, 2012
A National Weather Service forecaster said Maryland is unlikely to get much of a hit from the nor'easter developing to the southeast, one that could hit areas still recovering from Superstorm Sandy.
Here we go again? Just a week after Superstorm Sandy rumbled up the eastern seaboard, a powerful nor'easter appears set to do the same, with the outside chance to dump a wintry mix on parts of Maryland. In an advisory Monday, the National Weather Service said the storm is expected to develop off the Carolina coast on Tuesday before moving north. Ken Widelski, a forecaster with the NWS in Sterling, VA, said in a phone interview that how much precipitiation the Baltimore area gets—if any—depends on how far west the storm forms. "The exact track of the system is very uncertain right now," Widelski said. "There is a chance for some precipitation that would be generally Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night. If that were the case, it could …
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Patch runs down some of the images of Superstorm Sandy's impact on Maryland
Instead of bringing you our regular "Weird News" feature, Maryland's Patch sites compiled a series of photos from before, during and after Sandy. Check out the slideshow with this post for some of the images of the superstorm. And then click through some of these links for the lead stories throughout the storm: Looking for more? Follow our new Maryland Patch Facebook page.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
The Red Cross offers ideas for individuals and businesses to help out storm victims.
Wondering how to help those still suffering from the effects of Superstorm Sandy, especially those in New York and New Jersey? The New York Red Cross provided the following suggestions for individuals and businesses. Tell us what you're doing to help out those most impacted the storm.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Many Towson residents lost power following superstorm Sandy.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Nayana Davis
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Councilman David Marks reports that substantial progress has been made in Towson recovery efforts following superstorm Sandy. In an email, Marks said power has been restored to the Greenbrier and West Towson communities. He said that Southland Hills and Campus Hills should receive power shortly as well. Additionally, a traffic signal at Hillen and Stevenson roads is now operational. The councilman is still awaiting word on Stoneleigh, Idlewylde and Hillendale Park.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Revisit Patch's best storm coverage in the Baltimore metro area this week.
Sandy was a superstorm, invading Maryland, claiming lives, disrupting commerce, ruining property and altering the way we in the Baltimore metro area live. Patch was there to cover the stories in your community, give you a place to connect with neighbors and provide you with the latest updates from sources in the know. Here are a few of the top stories from around the Baltimore metro area—the best reporting from Harford and Baltimore counties, as well as Baltimore City: Have another interesting story we're missing, or a photo to share? Email baltimorecountymd@patch.com or harfordcountymd@patch.com and we'll share it with our readers. — Are you following your local Patch on Facebook yet? Make sure you also "like" our newest Facebook page: …
The Towson Family Center Y is open until 9:45 p.m.
Towson Family Center Y management is opening the facility's showers to those who are still suffering from power outages. Councilman David Marks said he spoke with Bev Landis, the center's disrict executive director, who agreed to make the showers available until the Y closes at 9:45 p.m. "I know there are still some outages throughout Towson and Loch Raven and will keep in touch with BGE until they are all addressed," Marks said in an email. As of 9:03 a.m., 28,777 Baltimore Gas & Electric customers in Baltimore County were without power, according to the utilities company's website.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
The school system announced the decision on its website.
Seventeen Baltimore County public schools are closed Wednesday, according to the school system website. The following schools are closed: The remaining schools are operating on a normal schedule. Super storm Sandy closed the school system on Monday and Tuesday.
The Maryland State Highway Administration has shutdown all northbound York Road lanes through Wednesday morning. Drivers are urged to use Interstate 83.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Nick DiMarco
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
It took Agnes and Sandy, but it appears the old Cockeysville distillery's days are numbered. The old warehouse at the York Road and Railroad Avenue suffered a significant, partial wall collapse under pressure from Hurricane Sandy's high-speed winds. The same building saw its south wall collapse in 1972 after Hurricane Agnes flooded a nearby river sending heavy logs downstream. People who know the history of the building will point to a faint line 20 feet from the distillery's base indicating how high flood water rose. The Maryland State Highway Administration is now urging drivers to use Interstate 83, as northbound York Road lanes have been shutdown because of debris in the roadway. A building inspector is expected in Cockeysville …
The councilman said the town fared much better with Sandy than it did with the late June derecho.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Nayana Davis
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Councilman David Marks said he spent the bulk of Tuesday morning in talks with Towson community leaders following post-tropical cyclone Sandy. "We generally fared much better than we did during the derecho," he said. Marks did acknowledge that some neighborhoods, including Rodgers Forge, Campus Hills, Idlewylde and Stoneleigh, were hit harder than others. The 5th district councilman, a Perry Hall Republican, also lauded Baltimore Gas & Electric for their communication and restoration efforts, which he said were far superior to the utilities company's handling of the summer derecho. "BGE has been much more proactive," Marks said. The derecho, or land hurricane, struck the region in late June and left many Towson residents without power for …
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