Be sure to clear the snow from the fire hydrants

Be sure to clear the snow from the fire hydrants. Kevin E. Dayhoff,

Westminster Fire Department Chaplain, February 22, 2015

During and after a snow storm, make sure that all the fire hydrants in your neighborhood are clear of snow.

Helping to keep the snow cleared from fire hydrants is a responsibility that we have to each other and our community. If your house, or your neighbor’s house is on fire; the last we want is for firefighters to spend precious time finding and clearing the nearby hydrant in order to hook-up the fire hoses.

According to multiple sources and fire companies that have posted similar messages:

… A clearly visible, accessible fire hydrant could save your home – or even your life. If a fire hydrant is lost or buried in snow, firefighters can lose valuable time trying to locate it when they first arrive at a fire. You can perform a valuable public service and protect yourself, your family and your neighbors by taking the responsibility for shoveling out and clearing any fire hydrants near your home during and after a snowstorm. With more snow sure to be on the way, we’d like to offer these suggestions:

Know the location of all fire hydrants in your neighborhood.

Make sure they are shoveled clear after each snowfall.

Clear away any snow and ice in the area surrounding these fire hydrants.

Clear the snow three feet all around the hydrant so firefighters have enough room to connect a hose.

We would also like to remind you to look out for your elderly or handicap neighbors as well, by taking a few extra minutes to shovel out their hydrants.

Please take some time now to save precious minutes in case of a fire. A few scoops of snow today could make all the difference later.

And please remember not to over-exert yourself while shoveling snow. Excessive strain from the cold and hard labor may cause heart attacks.

Please help out elderly or vulnerable neighbors.

Be safe out there and say a prayer for our emergency responders, police, firefighters, EMS personnel and the various local municipal, county, and state, street and roads departments that are out there in this mess trying to keep the roads open and safe.

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River Valley Ranch Carroll County - Child dies after being struck by falling tree during severe storm

River Valley Ranch Carroll County - Child dies after being struck by falling tree during severe storm

“Child dies after being struck by falling tree during severe storm”

According to a release by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office: 

Millers, Carroll County, Maryland; July 8, 2014 ------ Just before 7 pm on Tuesday evening, July 8, 2014, approximately 114 children ages 7 to 12 years old were attending a session at a pavilion on the hill as part of the  River Valley Ranch summer camp when a strong storm came through the area. 

Upon seeing the impending storm, the camp staff began  to move the children to an enclosed building also located on the hill. While moving to the hall, the storm arrived, knocking a tree over, which struck several of the children. 

Seven children were transported to area hospitals. Tragically, one of the seven died as a result of the injuries. The other six children are not believed to have life threatening injuries at the time of this press release. An additional two children were treated by emergency medical personnel at the scene. 

 Parents of children attending the Arrowhead Woods and Fort Roller camps are being notified to pick up their children from the camp. The Frontier Town camp was not damaged by the storm, and the teenagers attending that camp may remain on campus if they choose. 

Carroll County Sheriff's Office detectives responded to the scene and are in the process of conducting the investigation into this incident.

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Heavy snow surpassing forecasts, with ice still ahead - baltimoresun.com

Heavy snow surpassing forecasts, with ice still ahead - baltimoresun.com: 

Snowfall tops 6 inches in some areas, significantly more than forecast

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/weather/weather-blog/bs-md-winter-weather-forecast-20131207,0,3336544.story

By Scott Dance and Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun 1:51 p.m. EST, December 8, 2013

Several inches of snow had fallen across much of the Baltimore area by midday Sunday, with as much as 5-7 inches in some spots, with ice still ahead as a winter storm that has traveled across the country packed more of a punch in Maryland than forecasters expected.

While a maximum of about 3 inches had been expected, 6 inches or more were measured across parts of Carroll, Baltimore and Harford counties with several inches still to the south. The snow was quickly covering roadways, prompting highway crews to urge motorists to stay home as they fight to keep up with the pace of the snowfall."

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Community support for churches after disasters are Carroll tradition [Column]

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, the historic town of Lineboro was awakened at 4:11 a.m. on Tuesday when the first alarm rang out that there was a fire in the 160-year-old Lazarus United Church of Christ and Lutheran Union Church. Two alarms and two hours later, the fire was declared under control.

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Story | December 2, 2013 | 3:15 AM

... been too small for commercial success. It was at night, on the other hand, that radio listening really picked up." When he is not up late at night surfing the Internet looking for foreign radio stations, KevinDayhoff may be reached at

Manchester pays tribute to hometown men and women in uniform [Eagle Archives]

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Story | November 17, 2013 | 6:15 AM

... showing how our community has remained steadfast in its patriotism and love for the United States." When he is not hanging out with Manchester's appointed officials, Steve Miller and Kelly Baldwin,Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .

Westminster trail a fitting site for runner's memorial [Eagle Archives]

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Story | November 7, 2013 | 3:05 AM

... Park at 730 Tahoma Farm Road in Westminster. Westminster Mayor KevinUtz, members of the Westminster Common Council and a fellow runner ... When he is not huffing and puffing on the Wakefield Valley Trail, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at

Witch hunt thankfully not a Halloween tradition in Carroll [Column]

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Story | October 24, 2013 | 9:34 AM

... the defendant was executed, one death penalty for which there was a reprieve, two acquittals and one case where the charges were dropped." When not looking for chocolate to ward off the evil spirits, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .

Black Americans have fought for Republic since its founding [Eagle Archive]

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Story | November 8, 2013 | 1:46 PM

... at the Westminster Recreation and Parks Family Center, 11 Longwell Ave. The event is hosted by Carroll Post 31 of the American Legion. When not reminiscing about serving in the Marines, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at . Semper Fi.

Carroll special services for veterans

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Story | November 8, 2013 | 1:20 PM

The following services will be held to honor veterans for Veterans Day: Recognition at War Memorial Time: 2 p.m. Date: Sunday, Nov. 10 Place: Memorial at Town Hall The War Memorial Committee will recognize those veterans whose names are being added to the memorial this year.

Addressing Lincoln and more at Taneytown breakfast [Eagle Archives]

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Westminster celebrates diversity at Tristreet block party

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Story | September 17, 2013 | 12:45 PM

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Westminster's Fallfest continues a proud tradition [Commentary]

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Story | September 25, 2013 | 6:55 AM

... smiles. I’ll look forward to seeing you there. I’ll be the one sticking close to the food booths because another part of the fun of Fallfest is eating. When he is not eating at Fallfest, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at

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Winter storm lashes eastern U.S., threatens Thanksgiving travel | Reuters

Winter storm lashes eastern U.S., threatens Thanksgiving travel | Reuters: "BY IAN SIMPSON WASHINGTON Tue Nov 26, 2013 "

Winter storm lashes eastern U.S., threatens Thanksgiving travel

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A powerful winter storm lashed much of the eastern United States with rain and snow on Tuesday, threatening to snarl travel plans for millions over the busy Thanksgiving holiday, forecasters said.

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