Category Archives: Public Safety

Prince George’s County Snow Emergency Plan in Effect and Emergency Operations Center is Open

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III activated the County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) yesterday at 8:00 p.m., and the County’s Snow Emergency Plan is now in effect. The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T)  is working to … Continue reading

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A Winter Weather Advisory For Prince George’s County

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 10am today through 6am Sunday The National Weather Service forecasts Snow today, with a snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible.  Wind chills as low as zero w/ wind gusts as high as 20 MPH. Saturday night … Continue reading

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Maryland Senate votes to increase maximum speed limit to 70 mph

Maryland speed limits top out at 65 miles per hour right now, but the state might soon allow drivers to legally hit 70 miles per hour. The Maryland Senate voted 39 to 7 on Thursday morning to give state transportation … Continue reading

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