SEVERE WEATHER

SEVERE WEATHER RESPONSE

Baltimore Country Club has three (3) levels of emergency response:

BLUE ALERT

HURRICANE WATCH issued; hurricane within 36 hours; sustained winds of 30-40 mph expected Command Center is activated

Grounds department monitors storm progress

The primary responsibility in the event of a hurricane, tornado, flood or other severe weather emergency is to protect the lives of our members and our staff members. When notified of the threat of severe weather, staff members shall be advised to close the heavy drapes in their rooms, not to remain near the windows, and to stay inside the Club. Once a hurricane watch has been posted by the National Weather Service area, a Command Center shall be established in the basements at both Five Farms and Roland Park.

YELLOW ALERT

HURRICANE WATCH issued; hurricane within 36 hours; sustained winds of 39-73 mph expected Command Center fully manned

Members are notified

RED ALERT

HURRICANE WARNING issued; hurricane within 24 hours; sustained winds of 74 mph or greater

Command Center fully manned & Medical Assistance Center established