Virginia, Maryland Declare States Of Emergency

With potentially a foot of snow looming for the Washington region, Maryland and Virginia have declared states of emergency.

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) both issued declarations Tuesday, citing the need to properly respond to the winter storm.

These declarations let the states activate their respective national guards and prepare for potential power outages and snarled roads. Both governors also issued statements asking residents to prepare for these outages and other storm-related headaches.
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