Governor Moore Declares State of Emergency

Governor Wes Moore today declared a State of Emergency due to the major winter storm and dangerously cold temperatures expected to impact Maryland beginning Saturday. Governor Moore also requested an Emergency Declaration from the federal government, which enables the federal government’s ability to expedite assistance to the State during and after the storm if necessary.

The storm will bring hazards including heavy snow, ice, and wind chills near or below zero across the entire State. Travel will be hazardous to near impossible, and at times may be life-threatening, throughout the weekend. Marylanders are urged to avoid travel, to follow local forecasts, and to make preparations ahead of the storm’s impact.