Harford County Schools To Close Early Due To Severe Storm

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Harford County Public Schools will close three hours early and cancel all evening activities Wednesday, in preparation for a severe storm expected in Maryland in the afternoon. The storm is expected to bring damaging wind gusts of 50 to 65 mph, torrential downpours, isolated pockets of hail and the possibility of isolated tornadoes.

CBS Baltimore reports,

BGE has increased staffing across the region to ensure crews can respond to power outages quickly and safely. The increased staffing includes 350 mutual assistance personnel.

BGE officials said they will prioritize restoring power for public services and other essential services like hospitals and 911 centers.

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