Type of Incident: Snow Emergency Implemented for Garrett County
Date and Time: Monday, January 15th, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Location: Garrett County
Narrative: The Maryland State Police in cooperation with the Maryland State Highway Administration has implemented the Snow Emergency Plan for Garrett County, Maryland starting at 10:30 PM, Monday, January 15, 2024.
The Maryland State Police (MSP) declares snow emergencies with input from MD State Highway Administration. Once a snow emergency is declared, the law requires certain precautions.
They include:
- Prohibited parking on roads and streets designated as snow emergency routes and
- The use of snow tires/chains (most cars now use all-weather tires, so changing to “snow” tires is unnecessary);
Once an emergency is in effect, all requirements are in effect until lifted. A Snow Emergency Plan is put into effect by the county. Certain exceptions can occur while a snow emergency plan is in effect. A specific route(s) can be lifted and the remainder of the roads in the county still remain under the Snow Emergency Plan.
Media Contact Name: MSP McHenry Duty Officer
Phone Number: 301-387-1101
