With the fridge temperatures over the last few weeks, most ponds and the Potomac River are frozen to some degree . The number one rule is to stay off the ponds and stay off the river.

What to do if you fall through ice

Stay calm

Turn toward the direction you came from

Place your hands and arms on the ice
Kick your feet to work your way back up

Use your ice picks to help you pull yourself up
Roll ... (Full Story & Photos)

Did you know the Berkeley County Sheriffs Department has a live online crime map that is updated everyday? Citizen of the county can see a general vicinity of where and what type of crimes and calls for service for law enforcement occur within Berkeley County on a day to day basis. This screenshot gives an example of what calls for service happened within Berkeley County for the BCSD. We hope this ... (Full Story & Photos)

Keeping your vents and HVAC outdoor units clear of snow will help everything run more efficiently.... (Full Story & Photos)

During snowstorms don’t forget to adopt a fire hydrant around your house so you can help us help you. Your preparation before the emergency will save lives. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Bedington Fire Department wants to help citizens stay informed of traffic and Emergency Incidents in and around Berkeley County. Here are a few resources to help you out.

WV511 App is a great resource to have on your phone, especially traveling I81. On the app, can see 10 live traffic cameras in Berkeley County on the interstate.

Waze is an interactive traffic app that will adjust your route ... (Full Story & Photos)

These photos were taken by Scanner02 Fire Photography yesterday at Maryland Paper in Williamsport MD. The 42’s from Clear Spring and Bedington are not often on fire scene's together. Great picture by the photographer!... (Full Story & Photos)

This Christmas season please water your live Christmas tree every day to prevent house fires. Here are some safety tips as a reminder for a safe holiday season.... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, crews from the Bedington Volunteer Fire Department and Berkeley County Firefighters responded to a Facebook alert about a cat trapped on the bridge support over the railroad tracks near Fairlawn Gardens.

With temperatures dropping into the teens at night and reaching only the 30s during the day, there was heightened concern for the cat's well-being. The feral cat has now been freed from the ... (Full Story & Photos)