City of Laurel, Maryland

ALERT!

             This is a snow emergency update from the City of Laurel Emergency Operations Department. Mayor Craig A. Moe has declared that the City Snow Emergency will remain in effect until further notice. Mayor Moe is lifting the no driving restriction effective at 7:00am on Sunday, February 7, 2010.  Mayor Moe asks that residents continue to remain off the roads as much as possible to allow Public Works to clear the roadways safely. 

            The City of Laurel Emergency Operations Department and Department of Public Works are working around the clock to clear our snow emergency routes.  Secondary streets and courts will be cleared when all our emergency and primary routes are clear.

             When clearing sidewalks, cars, driveways or areas near the street, please do not throw the snow into the street. This creates a hazard for motorists and creates more problems for Public Works when they are clearing the streets.

             The City of Laurel Emergency Operations Department is asking homeowners and residents to check their downspouts, drains and sump pump discharges for proper drainage.  This record snowfall has buried and hidden many fire hydrants.  We urge residents to locate buried hydrants in their neighborhood and work together to clear them of ice and snow.

             Finally, the Emergency Operations Department is asking residents to please check on their neighbors, especially elderly neighbors, to ensure that they are warm and safe. If you have any questions regarding snow removal, please call Public Works at 301-725-0088. If you are in need of emergency service, Fire and EMS can be reached by calling 911. The Laurel Police can be reached by calling 301-725-3000 for emergency needs. Thank you.