The county council convened an emergency legislative session to pass the measure because County Executive Allan H. Kittleman’s initial order would have expired Saturday.
According to Emergency Management personnel, the State of Emergency allows the County Executive to focus on stabilizing hazards by closing off streets and sidewalks to all traffic.
“Crews can now bring in necessary equipment to perform such tasks as removing vehicles, inspecting buildings, and repairing essential publicinfrastructure such as water, sewer, and gas lines, as well as electricity, roadways, and sidewalks,” according to a news release. “In addition, the Howard County Police Department is being supplemented with 40 Maryland State Troopers to ensure a strong perimeter.”
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