Frederick County Fire & Rescue Department
Emergency Management Division
Severe weather can happen at any time and place.
The early spring weather patterns we are currently seeing are nothing out of the ordinary.
This spring has already provided us with wildfires across the state in mid-February to numerous road
closures due to significant rainfall amounts on April 16th, with totals of nearly 2 inches across the area.
All area residents need to be prepared in the event of power outages and/or road
closures due to flooding, debris and fallen trees from strong storms. If you find it necessary to drive, use extra caution
while doing so in these conditions.
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Have an updated home safety plan/emergency plan and practice it with all members
of your family.
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Keep enough water and non-perishable food on hand for up to 3 days per person in
your household.
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Be vigilant to your surroundings and remember that tornados can be spawned by
severe thunderstorms which are also capable of producing strong winds and large
hale. In the event of severe thunderstorms move inside if possible. In the event
a tornado is near you, take shelter in an interior hallway away from windows or
go to the basement.
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In the event of a power outage, remember to run all generators outside - in well
ventilated areas and keep nearby windows closed to prevent Carbon Monoxide from
entering the home.
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Do Not drive through flooded roadways. "Turn Around, Don't Drown"
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In case of evacuation, pets should not be left behind. However, do not risk your
own life to find them if you need to evacuate quickly.
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Make sure to add items to feed and care for your pets to your emergency kits.
Summer is just around the corner...Are you
ready for the heat?
HEAT...IT'S THE TOPIC OF THE DAY
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