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Frederick flag to be flown at half-staff Wednesday

By WTOP Staff

Mayor Randy McClement has ordered the City of Frederick flag to be flown at half-staff for 24 hours beginning at sunrise Wednesday and ending at sunrise on Thursday, according to a news release from the City of Frederick.

This is in memory of David “Kip” Koontz, of Frederick, who died on April 8. Koontz served as an Alderman for the City of Frederick from 2006 to 2009.

“We were all saddened to hear of Kip’s passing. He was a great advocate of the city and a strong supporter of local arts and theater. He will be missed,” McClement said.

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
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