Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management issued the following announcement on Feb. 22.
Did you know that in 1998, an ice storm in northern New York and northern New England damaged millions of trees and caused $1.4 billion in damage. Accumulations were as much as three inches thick!
Even a thin coating of ice can result in a travel nightmare, while heavier amounts will severely damage trees and power lines. Strong winds can add extra force to already weighed down tree branches and power lines, increasing the likelihood of significant damage.
For ice storm safety tips, visit https://weather.com/en-CA/canada/news/news/2018-01-03-ice-storm-damage-impacts-20121123#7
[Image Description: Downed tree branches due to an ice storm.]
Original source can be found here.
Source: Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management
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