Anne Arundel Schools Change March 2 Evening Schedule

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Because of the weather, all school-sponsored activities scheduled to begin after 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, are canceled, says Anne Arundel County Public Schools. All school-sponsored activities that begin before 4:30 p.m. must end by 4:30 p.m.

At this time, school-sponsored activities on Saturday, March 3, will take place as scheduled. For the status of activities sponsored by agencies other than Anne Arundel County Public Schools, check with that agency.

Anne Arundel County is under a high wind warninguntil 6 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, along with much of the Baltimore-Washington region. Gusts may reach 70 mph, with sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

Authorities warned of dangerous driving conditions, projectiles that could injure pedestrians, power outages from fallen tree limbs and broken windows from flying debris.

The National Weather Service said in a special weather statement that residents should remain in the lower levels of their homes during the storm and avoid windows during the windstorm.

The state of Maryland is on liberal leave. Schools in Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's counties and Baltimore City are closed on Friday. Cecil County schools are letting out early. Anne Arundel County schools had planned a student day off already.

How To Prepare For The Windstorm

• Get your emergency kit in order. Plan for at least three days of supplies. Recommended items to include are bottled water, non-perishable food, battery-operated radio, flashlight, extra batteries, toiletries, first aid kit, pet food, prescription medications and copies of important documents (i.e., insurance policies, bank accounts, identification).
• Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting in anticipation of a power outage. Open the door only when necessary and close quickly. Frozen food in a half-full freezer should remain safe for up to 24 hours, and in a full freezer, up to 48 hours.
• Use flashlights and battery-powered lanterns for light. Avoid using candles which pose a fire risk.
• Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as personal cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill a bathtub or other large container with the water. This is particularly important for those whose water runs off of an electrical system.
• Stay indoors and limit travel only to absolutely necessary trips. Allow emergency crews to clear roads and provide emergency assistance.
• Use care around downed power lines. Assume a downed wire is a live wire.
• Watch out for overhead hazards such as broken tree limbs, wires and other debris.
• Make sure backup generators are well ventilated. Never use grills, generators or camping stoves indoors.

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