Effects of Hurricane Sandy in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Effects of Hurricane Sandy in Maryland and Washington, D.C. The effects of Hurricane Sandy in Maryland and Washington, D.C. included tropical storm force sustained winds with isolated gusts to hurricane force, plus significant mountain snow and coastal flooding. On October 26, Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray declared a state of emergency. That same day the governors of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia also declared states of emergency in preparation of the approaching storm. The United States Office of Personnel Management announced federal offices in the Washington, D.C. area would be closed to the public on October 29–30. In addition, Washington, D.C.,
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital Frederick County, Maryland merged into GSCNC. In October 2009, Shawnee Council with 5,000 members and 491 troops in 14 counties, merged into GSCNC. In 2012, Girl Scouts celebrated its 100th anniversary. A Sing-Along, in Girl Scout tradition, was held on the National Mall in Washington, DC. In 2017, 188 girls, earned the Gold Award, the highest level of achievement for a Girl Scout. In 2010, Girl Scouts sold over 4.7 million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. Other programs include: Congressional Aide internships, Girl Scout Day at the National Air and Space Museum, DC Step Showcase, a Girl Scout performance of