The community-building event National Night Out, which sought to connect Baltimore residents with local law enforcement, was pushed back to avoid the stormy forecast, as severe weather loomed over Baltimore City. Mayor Brandon M. Scott, adhering to safety recommendations from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and guided by the National Weather Service, has rescheduled the event for next Tuesday, August 13, as reported by the City of Baltimore.
Officials are keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Debby, fearing that the storm's collusion with a southerly cold front could wreak havoc in the form of severe thunderstorms and potential flash floods. "In light of anticipated severe weather starting the afternoon tomorrow, August 6, and in the interest of the safety of our residents, the City of Baltimore is postponing all City-sponsored National Night Out events," Mayor Scott mentioned in a cautionary tone in a recent press release.
Residents have been urged to stay vigilant and proactive in reporting storm-related issues such as fallen trees or outage of signals by calling 311 or employing the 311 app. Furthermore, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) has requested that any power interruptions or downed wires should be reported immediately by calling their dedicated line at 877.778.2222.
In hopes of fostering preparedness among citizens, Mayor Scott's office is championing the BMORE ALERT system, encouraging locals to join by texting 'BMOREALERT' to 888777 to receive urgent updates.
