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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 4d

A strong coastal storm is tracking north this weekend, bringing the potential for gusty winds up to 55 mph, heavy rain through Sunday, coastal flooding & erosion. bit.ly/3J7apJM

✅ Secure outdoor items
✅ Stay off flooded roads
✅ Prepare for possible outages
✅ Follow local alerts
#WeCare #mdwx

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 5d

The session focused on strengthening the resilience of water and wastewater infrastructure—critical lifelines for every Maryland community—and included a tabletop exercise simulating a cyber disruption at a treatment facility.

#WeCare #PreparednessInAction #MdReady #CyberAwareness

Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 5d

Preparedness in Action!

MDEM’s Assistant Director of Consequence Management, Brian Bauer, joined partners from the FBI, Maryland State Police, and Maryland National Guard at the Maryland Cyber Resilience & Critical Infrastructure Workshop.

Group of federal, state, and local stakeholders seated conference-style in a dimmed room for an exercise involving cybersecurity.

Panel of four officials with MDEM's Brian Bauer holding a microphone and speaking.

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 6d

🔥 National #FirePreventionWeek! 🔥

We’re thankful for our dedicated fire service partners who work every day to keep our communities safe.

Fire safety tips to remember:
🚨 Test smoke alarms monthly
🍳 Stay alert while cooking
🚪 Plan & practice your home fire escape route

#WeCare #MdReady #FireSafety

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 7d

This 9-week program strengthens team trust, accountability, and collaboration — key components of effective emergency management leadership.

#PreparednessInAction #MdReady #MDEM #Teamwork #Leadership

Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 7d

Preparedness in Action!

👏 👏 Congratulations to Cait Whiteleather, Hazard Mitigation Branch Manager & State Hazard Mitigation Officer, and Jesse Delph, Deputy State Hazard Mitigation Officer, on completing the Mid-Level Leadership Program with the McChrystal Group!

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 8d

#PreparednessInAction #EmergencyPreparedness #FireSafety #CommunityEngagement #WholeCommunity

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 8d

preparedness materials to help Marylanders plan for emergencies.

The day included live demos, fire safety displays, and great food from local food trucks. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello and learn how to stay prepared!

#MDEM #MdReady #MdListo

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 8d

What a Great Day!

MDEM had an amazing time participating in the Annual Open House alongside our partners from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, Maryland Forestry Service, and more.

Our team shared information on how to get #MdReady and handed out

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 12d

These partnerships help the NWS and Maryland Department of Emergency Management issue timely warnings about severe weather—such as tornadoes and flooding—and collect valuable data to improve preparedness for future events. (4/4)

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 12d

and made available to local and state emergency management personnel, MD's K-12 education, farmers, fishermen, water managers, air-quality monitors, wind and solar energy producers, transportation professionals, and the media. (3/4)

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 12d

The Maryland Mesonet and HydroNet networks collect real-time weather and water-level data, which are transmitted directly to our partners at the @nws.noaa.gov (NWS) (2/4)

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 12d

Maryland Department of Emergency Management 🤝 @univofmaryland.bsky.social 🟰 Maryland Mesonet and HydroNet

(1/4)
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The Weather Networks Keeping Marylanders Safe

YouTube video by UMD Science

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 15d

Imelda y Humberto nos recuerdan: las tormentas pueden ocurrir en cualquier momento.

La preparación importa—y nunca es muy temprano ni demasiado tarde para empezar.
✅ Prepara un kit
✅ Haz un plan
✅ Conoce tu zona
✅ Mantente informado

#MdListo #NationalPreparednessMonth

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 15d

Imelda & Humberto are reminders: storms can happen anytime.

Preparedness matters—& it’s never too early or too late to start.
✅ Build a kit
✅ Make a plan
✅ Know your zone
✅ Stay informed

#MdReady #NationalPreparednessMonth

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 20d

Hurricane season is in full swing.

Marylanders: Do you know your evacuation zone?
🗺️ Find it: bit.ly/MDKnowYourZone

✅ Learn your risks
✅ Build a kit
✅ Make a plan
✅ Stay informed

The time to prepare is NOW.
#MdReady #Hurricane

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 21d

MDEM joins in celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth!

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We honor the culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities that make Maryland stronger and more resilient.

#MdReady

MDEM Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana – MDEM Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month - MDEM Newsroom

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 21d

¡MDEM se une a la celebración del #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana!

bit.ly/MDEMHispanic...

Honramos la cultura, la historia y las contribuciones de las comunidades hispanas y latinas que hacen de Maryland un lugar más fuerte y resiliente.

#MdListo

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 21d

Business continuity is community continuity.
This #NationalPreparednessMonth, Maryland businesses should:
✅ Review emergency & continuity plans
✅ Train staff
✅ Prepare workplace kits

Resilient businesses help build resilient communities. #MdReady #MarylandStrong

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 25d

Preparedness is teamwork.
Yesterday, MDEM hosted a tabletop exercise with SHA, MDOT, MDE & local dam partners on potential dam-related flooding.
Exercises like this strengthen coordination, communication & recovery planning.
Proactive discussions = a more resilient Maryland!
#MdReady

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · 28d

An emergency kit = your lifeline when disaster strikes.
In MD, storms, flooding, or outages can cut off essentials.
✅ Pack 3 days of food & water
✅ Meds & first aid
✅ Flashlight & batteries
✅ Important documents
Build it now — don’t wait! #MDReady #PreparedNotScared

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · Sep 12

Emergencies can separate families.

A communication plan helps you reconnect:

📋 Collect & share contacts
📍 Pick meeting spots
📱 Text > call when networks are jammed
🧰 Practice & update the plan

Prepared families = resilient communities.

bit.ly/4hVF2NX

#MDReady #PreparedNotScared #StayConnected

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · Sep 11

On 9/11, we remember those we lost and the heroes who responded with courage. Fire, police, EMS, 911 dispatchers, and emergency responders — your service then and now inspires our mission to protect and prepare communities.

🕯️ We Remember. We Honor. We Prepare.

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · Sep 10

📢Mark your calendars: Sept. 13, 10AM–3PM for a FREE Back-to-School Ready to Learn 🚒Ready to Respond event in Patterson Park. Meet firefighters, learn first aid, explore demos & enjoy activities for all ages. Don’t miss it! #Preparedness #BackToSchool #CommunitySafety #Baltimore

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Maryland Department of Emergency Management @mdmema.bsky.social · Aug 26

Schools are back in session, and it is a great time to learn or refresh lifesaving emergency skills.

Ready to Learn, Ready to Respond is a free event in Baltimore on Saturday, September 13.

For more details or to register, see the flyer below.

Ready to Learn, Ready to Respond flyer with event details (Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10 am to 3 pm, at the Virginia S. Baker Recreation Center in Baltimore, Maryland). A QR code to register is on the flyer.

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