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Wicomico County declares state of emergency
Local and federal agencies mobilize resources and issue travel alerts as Winter Storm Fern causes up to 18 inches of snow and dangerous wind chills, officials said.
- On Sunday, January 25, 2026, Montgomery County declared a state of emergency to use emergency authorities, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello declared a countywide emergency for rapid road closures, and Jefferson County with the City of Madison declared a local disaster emergency, officials said.
- The National Weather Service reported ongoing snowfall and wind chills around 20°F as winter storm Fern intensifies, with a warning for Monroe County forecasting 12 to 18 inches through Tuesday at 7 a.m.
- Local officials reported Level 2 snow emergencies with school closures Monday and canceled church services Sunday, while Code Blue housing and free RTS buses to Rochester and Brockport warming centers aid residents.
- On Saturday, FEMA announced federal disaster assistance for Indiana and Kentucky, authorized to provide equipment and 75% federal funding for emergency measures, with Hannah Penn as Federal Coordinating Officer.
- Monroe County issued a travel advisory urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel while noting movement is not legally restricted, so first responders and snow plows can operate safely.
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Jefferson County declares local disaster emergency
Jefferson County, in coordination with the City of Madison, has officially declared a local disaster emergency in response to a winter storm system impacting the region. The travel alert has been set at "Red" meaning only emergency travel is authorized.
·Madison, United States
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