From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Hazardous Weather Outlook for the area Friday, July 28, 2017

Hazardous Weather Outlook for the area

The Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management has provided the following information for our area!

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the area. Tonight, scattered thunderstorms are expected over the waters. A few thunderstorms may produce gusty winds. Additionally, a Flash Flood Watch is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

Low pressure and its associated cold front will trigger showers and thunderstorms through Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms may lead to scattered incidents of flash flooding. A slight risk for excessive rainfall and severe thunderstorms covers the entire area.

There’s a higher than normal uncertainty of how much rain, but the period of greatest impact is Friday afternoon into Saturday. Heavy rainfall may result in rapid rises in streams and creeks, which may quickly result in flooding; especially in low lying and poor drainage areas.

Our primary threats include scattered incidents of flash flooding from rain/torrential downpours, isolated severe thunderstorms, and damaging winds.

Thank you for your continued support. Stay safe and stay dry!

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.