Snow Emergency Plan takes effect Friday afternoon in Worcester Co.

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BERLIN, Md. – The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack, in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration, is implementing the Snow Emergency Plan for Worcester County effective today at 4 p.m.

This plan is in effect to assist the State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the county. Once in 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 these routes will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Officials will update the public when the snow emergency plan has been lifted.