Rainfall this weekend caused flooding of creeks, streams & highways. Most flood related deaths occur in cars. Do not cross water-covered bridges or low water crossings. See the NWS website for life saving precautions. [Link to National Weather Service . . .]

Emergency preparedness partners remind citizens to change their clocks because of daylight saving time on Sunday, March 14, and at the same time refresh their emergency supplies. [Link to press release . . .]

Keep abreast of issues of interest to citizens by visiting www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/legislative. Citizens are encouraged to provide input and feedback during the legislative session, which runs through April 13. [Link to Legislative Affairs webpage . . . ]

There’s a buzz in the air, thanks to the Bee - the 2010 Frederick County Spelling Bee, that is. This year’s competition is the third annual event, and organizers expect that more than 100 spellers will participate in the popular competition. [Additional info...]

Several H1N1 flu clinics and a seasonal flu clinic are scheduled during March. [Additional info...]

Participate in our social media sites to be better informed about meetings, special programs, emergency notifications, inclement weather and other timely information (www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/facebook & www.twitter.com/FrederickCoMD).

When? Friday, March 19th from 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Where? Urbana Senior Center
Cost? A suggested donation for the cost of the meal is requested

Please RSVP by March 12th to 301-600-6001 or
mcollins@FrederickCountyMD.gov

The Maryland Insurance Administration is providing consumers with answers to Snow Storm Insurance FAQs at http://www.mdinsurance.state.md.us/sa/documents/SnowFAQs-final02-10.pdf.
For this and other helpful information on insurance please visit the Maryland Insurance Administration website at http://www.mdinsurance.state.md.us.

In order to provide as many instructional days as possible we have changed
our current operating schedule for the next few months: Parent/Teacher conference days (March 1 & 2) are cancelled.
All centers will be open on March 1st, March 2nd, March 31st and April 1st.

Starting March 12, 2010 through April 30, 2010, the Health Department is offering H1N1 flu vaccine at walk-in clinics (no appointment is necessary) every Friday and Monday at the Health Department. [Additional info...]

Maryland Building Official's Association released an informative document regarding roof snow loads. [Additional info...]