MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, September 22, 2003

Frederick, Md. --- Last evening the City of Frederick received over four inches of rain. As a result, the City experienced flooding in the High Water Areas. The following streets are still closed:

1. Gas House Pike, from Monocacy Blvd. through Highland Street, is closed to all traffic, due to missing manhole covers and flooding.

2. Harding Alley, from Key Avenue to Orchard Way, closed due to a sinkhole.

Please be advised of the following areas in the City of Frederick where you may encounter high water as a result of heavy precipitation or flooding. Please proceed with caution in the following areas:

Hamilton Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue
Rocky Springs Road, from the Frederick County Bus shop to Kemp Lane
Shookstown Road - by the BB&T -Courtesy Bridge
Shookstown Road, Lake Coventry to Waverly Drive
Waverly Drive, Key Parkway to the first Mall entrance
Gas House Pike, near the FMH Building
West Patrick Street, near Frederick High School
Highland Street, Yard 2 to E. Church Street
Highland Street, near Monroe Avenue
East Patrick Street, Monocacy Blvd. to Monroe Avenue
Monroe Avenue at East Patrick Street

Motorists who encounter closed roads should seek an alternate route. Do not cross water of an unknown depth. The water may float your car...and prevent you from crossing safely.