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Anne Arundel County Fire Department

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Anne Arundel County Fire Department

@AACoFD

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Millersville, MD

Joined May 2014

Anne Arundel County Fire Department
@AACoFD
Apr 1, 2025
UPDATE: High-Rise Fire on Hearn Road, Annapolis. One fatality from the fire apartment on the 10th floor. Fire Crews are still on scene. Fire Marshal Investigators are working to determine the origin & cause. Fire Inspectors are determining the safety of the building.
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Anne Arundel County Fire Department
@AACoFD
Apr 1, 2025
High-Rise Apartment Fire: AACoFD and AFD crews are on scene of a high-rise apartment fire at 130 Hearn Rd, in Annapolis. The fire is under control. Crews are checking for extension into other apartments. Residents are encouraged to shelter in place.
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Anne Arundel County Government
@AACountyGovt
Feb 26, 2025
Please see @AACoExec's statement on the ongoing cyber incident.
County Executive Steuart Pittman
@AACoExec
Feb 26, 2025
Thank you for your patience as Anne Arundel County works to recover from the cyber incident impacting County government IT services.
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County Executive Steuart Pittman
@AACoExec
Feb 24, 2025
As Anne Arundel County continues to respond to an ongoing cyber incident of external origins, I want to thank our residents for their patience as certain county services remain offline temporarily.
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Anne Arundel County Government
@AACountyGovt
Feb 24, 2025
Due to an ongoing cyber incident of external origin impacting public services, county buildings will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 24, 2025. Telework-eligible employees are expected to work remotely using Google or internet-based systems.
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Anne Arundel County Government
@AACountyGovt
Feb 23, 2025
Update as of 12:30 pm on Sunday, February 23, 2025: The county is taking the most proactive approach to ensure our systems are safe. Precautionary measures include limiting access to the Internet until we are able to return to full operations.
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Anne Arundel County Government
@AACountyGovt
Feb 22, 2025
Update as of 5 pm: The County, in collaboration with the Anne Arundel County Office of Information Technology, public safety officials, and cybersecurity experts, is actively investigating an ongoing cyber incident of external origin affecting certain county services.
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Anne Arundel County Government
@AACountyGovt
Feb 22, 2025
The county is aware that some public services are currently down and is actively working to restore access. 911 remains operational if you need to report emergencies, and 311 remains operational if you need to report concerns about county services. Thank you for your patience.
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Anne Arundel County Police Department
@AACOPD
Jan 18, 2025
UPDATE: In reference to the road closure related to the gas leak. Central Avenue @ Muddy Creek Road now has one lane open to traffic. Please continue to follow the directions of public safety personnel that remain on the scene.
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AACO Office of Emergency Management
@AACO_OEM
Jan 18, 2025
The Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management is staffing a call center to address non-emergency issues that residents in the area affected by the gas leak may be experiencing. If you need assistance with non-emergent issues, please call 410-222-0600
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Anne Arundel County Police Department
@AACOPD
Jan 18, 2025
UPDATE: In reference to the gas leak investigation: Utility crews are actively working to address the gas leak in the affected line while still maintaining service to the peninsula. As soon as the leak can be contained and the gas diverted, at least one lane of traffic will be
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Anne Arundel County Police Department
@AACOPD
Jan 17, 2025
UPDATE: In reference to the gas leak investigation: For those residents that are unable to return to their homes at this time, South River High School is open as a warming center and restrooms are available. Additionally, the Southern District Police Station Community Room is
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Anne Arundel County Police Department
@AACOPD
Jan 17, 2025
Central Avenue between Loch Haven Road & Muddy Creek Road is temporarily closed while fire department officials investigate a possible gas leak. Residents and motorists should expect extended delays. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be limited until the issue is resolved. We
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