MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 16, 2003

CITY OF FREDERICK ESTABLISHES MEDIA CENTER TO KEEP CITIZENS UP TO DATE EVERY HOUR DURING HURRICANE ISABEL

Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised that the City of Frederick will establish and open a Media Center in City Hall in an effort to keep citizens informed and up to date on the progression of Hurricane Isabel. Hurricane Isabel is expected to bring substantial rain and winds ranging from 30 - 60 miles per hour to our community.

Beginning on Thursday, September 18, at 5:30 p.m., the City will give hourly updates, on the half hour, relating to Hurricane Isabel and other relevant information. Updates will be ongoing throughout the night and into Friday, September 19. In the event that City Hall loses power, citizens are encouraged to rely on local television and radio for timely updates. Those stations include: WAFY/Key 103.1, WFMD AM930, WFRE FM99.9, as well as local television channels; Frederick County Government Channel 19, City of Frederick Channel 99, NBC 25 and Adelphia Channel 10.

The City will also update its website, www.cityoffrederick.com and Emergency Public Information Line, 301-600-1300, as information becomes available.