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Tax Relief May Be Available For Property Owners Impacted By Heavy Rain and Flood Damage
The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) is encouraging residents whose real property has been damaged by the recent severe weather to contact the Department, as they may qualify to have their property assessments reduced. Maryland residents can fill out the attached pdf and email it to their local SDAT assessment office. A list…
Flood Insurance Not Generally Covered Under Home Insurance Policies
Many Frederick homes and businesses sustained significant damage from floodwaters.
An Armed Suicidal Man Taken to FMH for Emergency Evaluation
The man was shot by a deputy with a shotgun loaded with bean bag rounds.
Weekend Events
Wednesday, May 16th – Sunday, May 20th Greek Festival Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church on 7th street is hosting their annual Greek Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 16th through Sunday, May 20th! Come on out and experience authentic Greek cuisine, live music, and traditional dance performances. Saturday, May 19th…
County Executive Declares State Of Emergency Due To Flooding
She says residents should be prepared for more rain and additional flood damage.
Flood Watch Continues For The Region
Periods of rain will continue through Friday night; some rain could be heavy. District of Columbia-Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll- Northern Baltimore-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel- Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-Extreme Western Allegany- Central and Eastern Allegany-Northwest Montgomery- Central and Southeast Montgomery-Northwest Howard- Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford- Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke- Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper- Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax- Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania- King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Highland-…
Frederick County Public Schools Opening Two Hours Late On Friday Due To Rain
Officials to evaluate that situation on Friday morning
Police Received 126 Calls for Help Tuesday Night
Frederick, MD (KK) – No injuries have been reported to Frederick Police from the storms that have hit the area over the past few days. Frederick Police received more than 120 calls within three hours on Tuesday night. With more rain on the way, we won’t be getting a break any time soon. Michelle Bowman, public…
County Executive Declares State Of Emergency
This action follows recent flooding in Frederick County.
Update on Jefferson Pike – Closure Will Last weeks
Motorists Detoured to US 340 Until Road Repaired, Closed for Up to Eight Weeks
Numerous Road Closures in Frederick County & Washington Counties
For a map of the most recent road closures, click here to visit the road closure link on the Frederick County Government website.
Sewage in Basement Cleanup Guidelines
Many local residents have sewage in their basements