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Howard County is pushing new resources to help you prep for floods before the next storm hits. It’s a solid nudge to check your risk level and figure out your evacuation route now, rather than when the water is already rising.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 3 the 90 before that.
The change is expected to improve safety without significant new costs to the county.
Local drivers and residents living along the current two-lane route.
Residents needing to burn debris will be restricted.
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The county is replacing old generators with two new units. They are currently figuring out the best way to prepare the site, including concrete work and fencing, while keeping the area secure.
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The county is rerouting nuclear waste shipments to four-lane highways to avoid dangerous two-lane roads.
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