DENSE FOG ADVISORY

 2/2/22

View these links to check for possible Thursday morning delays:

wmdt.com

shoredailynews.com

wboc.com

 

Somerset and Worcester Teacher of Year nominations

 

Online nominations for Somerset County Teacher of the Year are being received through Monday, February 7.  

View link below to nominate:

Teacher of the Year - Teacher of the Year - Somerset County Public Schools

Nominees for Worcester County Teacher of the Year were recently announced.

View Bayside Gazette news story:

Worcester County Teacher of the Year candidates revealed - Worcester County News Bayside Gazette (baysideoc.com)

Worcester Sheriff's Office announces passing of K9 Regan

 

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts to announce the passing of Worcester County Sheriff's Office retired K9, and Cpl. Chuck Dennis' partner, K9 Regan.  K9 Regan served Worcester County for 8 years before retiring in September 2020. K9 Regan was 12 years old.

During his years of service K9 Regan was deployed for numerous searches and apprehensions. K9 Regan was a part of numerous educational demonstrations and took pride in protecting his handler. The Worcester County Sheriff's Office expresses its gratitude for K9 Regan's service and extends its deepest sympathy to Cpl. Dennis during this difficult time.

Thank you for your service K9 Regan.  

Public schools status for Tuesday, 2/1/22

WORCESTER- 2 hours delay. No half-day Pre-Kindergarten classes.  

SOMERSET- 2 hours delay. There are concerns about the roads re-freezing overnight, therefore transportation crews will be out early in the morning to re-access the safety of the roads. Any changes to the 2-hour delay status will be announced in the morning.  As of 645 a.m. on 2/1 no changes had been announced.

ACCOMACK- Virtual learning day for all students. Teachers will teach from home. Twelve-month employees will report 2 hours late.

WICOMICO- 90 minute delay.

Worcester Snow Emergency Plan lifted

The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack reports that the Snow Emergency Plan has been lifted in Worcester County.  They urge motorists to use caution on the roadways in and around Worcester County and to be mindful of black ice at night and try to limit travel after dark.

TidalHealth visitation policy changing

 (WMDT)

SALISBURY, Md. – Starting on Tuesday, February 1st, TidalHealth will increase visitation opportunities at both TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury and TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford.

One designated visitor over the age of 18 will be allowed per patient for the duration of the patient’s hospitalization.

View news story:

TidalHealth changing visitation policy starting Feb. 1st - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Wicomico Public Schools closed on 1/31.

 

Wicomico County Public Schools and Central Office will be closed on Monday, January 31st due to inclement weather conditions. School families and staff should check SchoolMessenger call/email for detailed information.

Virtual learning day for Accomack Public Schools 1/31

Due to icy road conditions Accomack County Public Schools will observe a virtual learning day on Monday, January 31st. Twelve-month employees will work from home.

Distance Learning for Worcester Public Schools on 1/31/22

Due to inclement weather Worcester County Public Schools will transition to distance learning for Monday, January 31st. Please have your child log-on to Schoology, check the school's website, or ClassDojo if applicable, to access their synchronous learning schedule. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are cancelled for January 31st.  

Somerset Public Schools closed on 1/31/22

 

Due to the icy conditions on back roads and side streets throughout the county, Somerset County Public Schools will be closed for students and all staff Monday, January 31st.

Time Machine: 1973, 2011, 1992, 1814, 1957, 2005

 

  

September, 1973

Worcester County Messenger

April, 2011

Daily Times (Salisbury)

March, 1992

Somerset Herald

April, 1814

The United States Gazette (Philadelphia)

November, 1957

Salisbury Times

February, 2005 

       

Storm impact

 

View these links:

Closings and Delays - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Closings and Delays. Jan 28-31 - Shore Daily News

Closings | wboc.com

PHONE 511 FOR MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA ROAD CONDITIONS

Snow Emergency Plan

SNOW EMERGENCY PLANS  WERE PUT IN EFFECT  ON 1/28/22 IN ALL LOWER EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND COUNTIES.

CHECK CURRENT STATUS:

CHART - Snow Emergency Plans (maryland.gov)

SNOW EMERGENCY IN EFFECT

  The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in conjunction with local agencies and The State Highway Administration are implementing the Snow Emergency Plan for Worcester County effective as of January 28, 2022 at 1600 hours. This plan is to assist The State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the county.

  Once the Snow Emergency Plan goes into effect, all vehicles on the roadway must be equipped with snow chains or snow tires. In addition, a parking ban is imposed on all snow emergency routes in the County. All vehicles left on the shoulders of the routes will be towed at the owner's expense.

  A press release will be sent out when the Snow Emergency Plan has been lifted. Motorists with questions can contact the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack at 410-641-3101.

Stay up to date on the winter storm

 

View winter storm information:

(7) Maryland Department of Emergency Management- MDEM | Facebook

  

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1973  ..  

2011  ..  

1992  .. 

1814  ..  The British are coming-

1957  ..  (Ad)-       

                       

2005  ..  Letter to editor: 

"Apple Air Tag" alert from the Pocomoke City Police Department

 

During the week of 17 January 2022, Pocomoke City Police Officers received information from a concerned citizen in regards to their personal phone being tracked.

The complainant stated they received a message on their iPhone which stated they were being tracked and showed the route of travel history. The complainant was advised to turn off all gps tracking settings on their device in the event that a hacker was able to retrieve information from their phone. (No tracking device was found on the phone or vehicle at this time).

Upon further research, Officers learned that Apple produced a device that has location-tracking capabilities called the Apple Air Tag. These devices measure in size of 32mm x 32mm x 6mm, approximately the size of a half dollar piece.

It is likely these small devices could be placed anywhere on a vehicle which would then track that vehicle's location and routes of travel.

Pocomoke City Police Department wants the community to be aware of devices such as these and if anyone experiences an event such as this to contact the police department. 

Firemen pay tribute

 

(From Pocomoke Fire Co. Facebook page entry)

Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company- Our thoughts are with the Baltimore City Fire Dept. as they mourn the loss of three members who were lost in the line of duty. We also ask that you keep FF John McMaster in your thoughts as he was seriously injured in the same incident.

Worcester County Health Department providing free masks

 

View announcement:

Worcester Health to provide KN95 facemasks at local offices

Looking forward!

 

Mark your calendar. The date for the Eighth Annual Downtown Pocomoke SPRING FESTIVAL is Saturday, April 2.

Monday Accomack County Public Schools delay

DUE TO ICY ROAD CONDITIONS, ACCOMACK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL OBSERVE A 2 HOUR DELAY ON MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 FOR ALL STUDENTS, STAFF AND 12 MONTH EMPLOYEES.

TWO PERISH AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES OFF CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND

 (Shore Daily News)

View news story:

Two perish after boat capsizes off Chincoteague Island - Shore Daily News