UPDATED WEATHER ADVISORY FEBRUARY 10, 2010:

OCEAN CITY UNDER BLIZZARD WARNING

OC public safety officials are advising citizens that Ocean City is now under a blizzard warning until midnight tonight, with possible snow accumulation totaling between 6 – 10 inches, strong
sustained West to Northwest winds of 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to 50 are also possible. The Ocean City Public Works Department has been fully mobilized and will be plowing and salting Ocean City streets. Ocean City officials ask citizens and motorists to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.

Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing for several days after the conclusion of this storm. This will increase the likelihood of icing to occur on Ocean City roads. Before operating
motor vehicles, citizens should ensure their windows and mirrors have been cleared of ice and
snow. Citizens should use caution when driving, reduce speed, and maintain adequate distance
between their vehicle and other vehicles on the road. Ensure everyone in the vehicle you are
operating is wearing their seat belts. Maryland law specifically requires that children under the
age of 8 years old weighing less than 65 pounds use a child-safety seat. For children who do not
require child-safety seats and are under the age of 13 years, it is recommended the child be
positioned in the rear seat of the vehicle. Maryland law requires anyone under the age of 16 years old to be restrained by a seat belt.

During this next weather event, OC Police and Fire Department personnel will actively patrol the town. If you need emergency assistance, call Ocean City Communications Center at 410-723-6600. If your phone service is not operating, police and fire department personnel will be operating four-wheel-drive vehicles and can be flagged down.