Snow flows too

With the upcoming forecast, 1-2 inches of snow over the next 36 hours, please consider that anything you drop outside will end up in our streams and our harbor.  That includes putting down salt to keep yourself from slipping on your front steps.


Take some advice from Blue Water Baltimore, with their article on how to "Reduce Winter Stormwater Pollution".

Our local Gwynn's Falls stream

 We are all responsible for outdoor environment, just as much as our indoor environment.  Keep it clean, and we'll be that much closer to a swimmable, fishable waterway. :)

Scarlet Fever

Letters were sent home to area parents, but this seems important enough to spread the news to everyone.

Baltimore Sun Article: Scarlet fever identified at Baltimore elementary school

From the article:

At least one student at George Washington Elementary in southwest Baltimore has been diagnosed with scarlet fever, according to the city health department.

Scarlet fever is a common infection caused by streptococcus bacteria and spread by person-to-person contact, coughing and sneezing, according to the letter.

The illness can be treated with antibiotics. If left untreated, complications such as rheumatic fever and kidney disease may ensue, the letter says.

A fever and red rash on the neck and chest are typical signs of scarlet fever.

 

 Stay safe out there.  Being informed is half that battle.

More: 

Baltimore Sun: Three Baltimore elementary students contract scarlet fever - Children are classmates at George Washington Elementary