UPDATED: WORCESTER SNOW EMERGENCY Lifted at Midnight

UPDATED:  Effective Saturday 12/10/2018 at 2400 hours (12 AM), the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in Worcester County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration will be lifting the Snow Emergency Plan.

Please use caution on roadways in and around the Worcester County area. Be mindful of black ice at night and try to limit travel after dark.

Questions should be addressed to the Maryland State Police Barrack in Berlin at 410-641-3101.

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SNOW EMERGENCY IN EFFECT at 1630 HOURS
The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in conjunction with local agencies and the State
Highway Administration are implementing the Snow Emergency Plan for Worcester County effective as of December 9 2018 at 1630 hours. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the county.

Once the snow emergency plan goes into effect, all vehicles on the roadway must be equipped with snow chains or snow tires. In addition, a parking ban is imposed on all snow emergency routes in the County. All vehicles left on the shoulders of these routes will be towed at the owner’s expense.

A press release will be sent out advising when the snow emergency plan has been lifted.
Motorists with questions can contact the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack at 410-641-3101.

For more information on snow emergency plans: http://www.chart.state.md.us/StormInfo/snow_emergency_plans.asp