RSOE EDIS: USA - Snow Storm - 2010.02.06

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2010-02-06 11:51:41 - Snow Storm - USA EDIS CODE: SS-20100206-24821-USA Date & Time: 2010-02-06 11:51:41 [UTC] Area: USA, State of Maryland, Maryland-wide, Damage level: Moderate (Level 2) Not confirmed information! Description: Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has issued a declaration of emergency as a winter storm that could bring more than 20 inches of snow approaches. O'Malley said Friday that National Guard units are prepared to help local emergency managers around the state and have already started deploying. The Guard says some 200 soldiers and airmen are on duty. About 100 Humvees are positioned around the state. The governor is urging residents to avoid driving except for the most urgent reasons. Neil Pedersen, administrator of the Maryland State Highway Administration, says snow could fall at 2 inches an hour this evening and overnight. He says that will create potential for white out conditions, and driving will be very treacherous. Posted:2010-02-06 11:51:41 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu