Maryland Department of Emergency Management
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Official page of the Maryland Department of Emergency Management. All-hazard emergency preparedness and disaster information for MD. Accounts are staffed M-F, 9-5pm.
Happy Thanksgiving, Maryland! 🦃
Wishing you safe travels, good food, and zero kitchen chaos.
#WeCare #MdReady #MDEM #Thanksgiving2025
Wishing you safe travels, good food, and zero kitchen chaos.
#WeCare #MdReady #MDEM #Thanksgiving2025
November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Maryland! 🦃
Wishing you safe travels, good food, and zero kitchen chaos.
#WeCare #MdReady #MDEM #Thanksgiving2025
Wishing you safe travels, good food, and zero kitchen chaos.
#WeCare #MdReady #MDEM #Thanksgiving2025
Before the feasting (and the begging eyes) begin, here’s your friendly reminder to keep the holiday safe for your furry little freeloaders. We hope your day is full of good food, good company, and zero emergency vet visits!
#WeCare #MdReady #Pets #PetSafety #HolidayTips
#WeCare #MdReady #Pets #PetSafety #HolidayTips
November 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Before the feasting (and the begging eyes) begin, here’s your friendly reminder to keep the holiday safe for your furry little freeloaders. We hope your day is full of good food, good company, and zero emergency vet visits!
#WeCare #MdReady #Pets #PetSafety #HolidayTips
#WeCare #MdReady #Pets #PetSafety #HolidayTips
❗️Job Posting: 9-1-1 Board Accountant II❗️
MDEM is looking for an individual interested in assisting with the Maryland 9-1-1 Board. The filing deadline is 12/14/2025. Come work with us!
Learn more or apply here: bit.ly/911BoardAcctII
MDEM is looking for an individual interested in assisting with the Maryland 9-1-1 Board. The filing deadline is 12/14/2025. Come work with us!
Learn more or apply here: bit.ly/911BoardAcctII
November 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
❗️Job Posting: 9-1-1 Board Accountant II❗️
MDEM is looking for an individual interested in assisting with the Maryland 9-1-1 Board. The filing deadline is 12/14/2025. Come work with us!
Learn more or apply here: bit.ly/911BoardAcctII
MDEM is looking for an individual interested in assisting with the Maryland 9-1-1 Board. The filing deadline is 12/14/2025. Come work with us!
Learn more or apply here: bit.ly/911BoardAcctII
Thanksgiving Week: 10% food, 90% traffic.
As Maryland kicks off one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, here’s your friendly reminder to pack patience and prep before you hit the road.
Let’s get everyone to the table safely. 🦃🚗 #WeCare #MdReady #ThanksgivingTravel
As Maryland kicks off one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, here’s your friendly reminder to pack patience and prep before you hit the road.
Let’s get everyone to the table safely. 🦃🚗 #WeCare #MdReady #ThanksgivingTravel
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Thanksgiving Week: 10% food, 90% traffic.
As Maryland kicks off one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, here’s your friendly reminder to pack patience and prep before you hit the road.
Let’s get everyone to the table safely. 🦃🚗 #WeCare #MdReady #ThanksgivingTravel
As Maryland kicks off one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, here’s your friendly reminder to pack patience and prep before you hit the road.
Let’s get everyone to the table safely. 🦃🚗 #WeCare #MdReady #ThanksgivingTravel
We’re wrapping up Maryland Travel Safety Week with a holiday travel challenge! 🦃
POLL:
What % of flights out of BWI, Dulles, or Reagan do you think will be cancelled next Wednesday? Delayed?
Comment below — winner announced on Thanksgiving Day.
#WeCare #MdReady #HolidayTravel
POLL:
What % of flights out of BWI, Dulles, or Reagan do you think will be cancelled next Wednesday? Delayed?
Comment below — winner announced on Thanksgiving Day.
#WeCare #MdReady #HolidayTravel
November 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We’re wrapping up Maryland Travel Safety Week with a holiday travel challenge! 🦃
POLL:
What % of flights out of BWI, Dulles, or Reagan do you think will be cancelled next Wednesday? Delayed?
Comment below — winner announced on Thanksgiving Day.
#WeCare #MdReady #HolidayTravel
POLL:
What % of flights out of BWI, Dulles, or Reagan do you think will be cancelled next Wednesday? Delayed?
Comment below — winner announced on Thanksgiving Day.
#WeCare #MdReady #HolidayTravel
Reposted by Maryland Department of Emergency Management
RELEASE: The Maryland Department of Health protects broad vaccine access for Marylanders - makes recommendations rooted in science. State issues guidance for clinicians, consumers and a statewide standing order for COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more: bit.ly/3Kct7jt.
September 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
RELEASE: The Maryland Department of Health protects broad vaccine access for Marylanders - makes recommendations rooted in science. State issues guidance for clinicians, consumers and a statewide standing order for COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more: bit.ly/3Kct7jt.
What’s YOUR holiday travel personality? 🚙🛣️
Drop your type in the replies and tell us why! ⬇️
#WeCare #MdReady #TravelSafeMD #HolidayTravel
Drop your type in the replies and tell us why! ⬇️
#WeCare #MdReady #TravelSafeMD #HolidayTravel
November 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
What’s YOUR holiday travel personality? 🚙🛣️
Drop your type in the replies and tell us why! ⬇️
#WeCare #MdReady #TravelSafeMD #HolidayTravel
Drop your type in the replies and tell us why! ⬇️
#WeCare #MdReady #TravelSafeMD #HolidayTravel
Maryland Travel Safety Week starts today! 🚗✈️
We’ll be sharing holiday travel tips all week to help you plan ahead and stay safe on the roads, in airports, and anywhere your destination takes you. Stay tuned, stay #MdReady
#WeCare #TravelSafeMD #HolidayTravel
We’ll be sharing holiday travel tips all week to help you plan ahead and stay safe on the roads, in airports, and anywhere your destination takes you. Stay tuned, stay #MdReady
#WeCare #TravelSafeMD #HolidayTravel
November 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Maryland Travel Safety Week starts today! 🚗✈️
We’ll be sharing holiday travel tips all week to help you plan ahead and stay safe on the roads, in airports, and anywhere your destination takes you. Stay tuned, stay #MdReady
#WeCare #TravelSafeMD #HolidayTravel
We’ll be sharing holiday travel tips all week to help you plan ahead and stay safe on the roads, in airports, and anywhere your destination takes you. Stay tuned, stay #MdReady
#WeCare #TravelSafeMD #HolidayTravel
#ThrowbackThursday to the 2013 Rosedale Train Derailment 🚂💥
A CSX freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in Rosedale, MD, causing fires, evacuations, and temporary disruptions to transportation and energy lifelines.
A CSX freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in Rosedale, MD, causing fires, evacuations, and temporary disruptions to transportation and energy lifelines.
November 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
#ThrowbackThursday to the 2013 Rosedale Train Derailment 🚂💥
A CSX freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in Rosedale, MD, causing fires, evacuations, and temporary disruptions to transportation and energy lifelines.
A CSX freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in Rosedale, MD, causing fires, evacuations, and temporary disruptions to transportation and energy lifelines.
Maryland stands strong together. 💛
If your business has been impacted or expects long-term impacts due to the shutdown, click the links below:
Business Initial Impact Survey: bit.ly/3JXc70O
Business Damage Assessment: bit.ly/3LDGppQ
The MBEOC is here to help!
#WeCare #MdReady
If your business has been impacted or expects long-term impacts due to the shutdown, click the links below:
Business Initial Impact Survey: bit.ly/3JXc70O
Business Damage Assessment: bit.ly/3LDGppQ
The MBEOC is here to help!
#WeCare #MdReady
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Maryland stands strong together. 💛
If your business has been impacted or expects long-term impacts due to the shutdown, click the links below:
Business Initial Impact Survey: bit.ly/3JXc70O
Business Damage Assessment: bit.ly/3LDGppQ
The MBEOC is here to help!
#WeCare #MdReady
If your business has been impacted or expects long-term impacts due to the shutdown, click the links below:
Business Initial Impact Survey: bit.ly/3JXc70O
Business Damage Assessment: bit.ly/3LDGppQ
The MBEOC is here to help!
#WeCare #MdReady
Think you know your Maryland safety facts?
🎥 Watch our new Myth-Buster: Maryland Edition video and see how many myths you can bust!
Then tell us: which one surprised you the most? 👇
#MythBusterWednesday #MdReady #WeCare
🎥 Watch our new Myth-Buster: Maryland Edition video and see how many myths you can bust!
Then tell us: which one surprised you the most? 👇
#MythBusterWednesday #MdReady #WeCare
November 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Think you know your Maryland safety facts?
🎥 Watch our new Myth-Buster: Maryland Edition video and see how many myths you can bust!
Then tell us: which one surprised you the most? 👇
#MythBusterWednesday #MdReady #WeCare
🎥 Watch our new Myth-Buster: Maryland Edition video and see how many myths you can bust!
Then tell us: which one surprised you the most? 👇
#MythBusterWednesday #MdReady #WeCare
This #VeteransDay, we honor the men and women who served our nation — and those who continue to serve in our communities.
Your courage inspires us to build a safer, stronger Maryland.
#ThankYouVeterans #MdReady
Your courage inspires us to build a safer, stronger Maryland.
#ThankYouVeterans #MdReady
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This #VeteransDay, we honor the men and women who served our nation — and those who continue to serve in our communities.
Your courage inspires us to build a safer, stronger Maryland.
#ThankYouVeterans #MdReady
Your courage inspires us to build a safer, stronger Maryland.
#ThankYouVeterans #MdReady
It’s #EmojiMonday!
🚗 Using only emojis, describe what’s in your roadside emergency kit.
Maryland Travel Safety Week is next week — let’s get Maryland road-ready!
❤️ #WeCare #MdReady
🚗 Using only emojis, describe what’s in your roadside emergency kit.
Maryland Travel Safety Week is next week — let’s get Maryland road-ready!
❤️ #WeCare #MdReady
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
It’s #EmojiMonday!
🚗 Using only emojis, describe what’s in your roadside emergency kit.
Maryland Travel Safety Week is next week — let’s get Maryland road-ready!
❤️ #WeCare #MdReady
🚗 Using only emojis, describe what’s in your roadside emergency kit.
Maryland Travel Safety Week is next week — let’s get Maryland road-ready!
❤️ #WeCare #MdReady
Maryland’s new SNAP Shutdown Emergency Info Hub is now live. 💛
If you or someone you know is impacted by the SNAP shutdown, this site connects you with food resources, volunteer opportunities, and community support.
Visit: mdem.maryland.gov/Pages/SNAP25...
If you or someone you know is impacted by the SNAP shutdown, this site connects you with food resources, volunteer opportunities, and community support.
Visit: mdem.maryland.gov/Pages/SNAP25...
November 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Maryland’s new SNAP Shutdown Emergency Info Hub is now live. 💛
If you or someone you know is impacted by the SNAP shutdown, this site connects you with food resources, volunteer opportunities, and community support.
Visit: mdem.maryland.gov/Pages/SNAP25...
If you or someone you know is impacted by the SNAP shutdown, this site connects you with food resources, volunteer opportunities, and community support.
Visit: mdem.maryland.gov/Pages/SNAP25...
The Bay Bridge Run returns this Sunday, Nov. 9!
As one of Maryland’s key Transportation Lifelines, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge connects communities across the state — a true feat of engineering!
Expect travel delays during the event and plan ahead.
As one of Maryland’s key Transportation Lifelines, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge connects communities across the state — a true feat of engineering!
Expect travel delays during the event and plan ahead.
November 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The Bay Bridge Run returns this Sunday, Nov. 9!
As one of Maryland’s key Transportation Lifelines, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge connects communities across the state — a true feat of engineering!
Expect travel delays during the event and plan ahead.
As one of Maryland’s key Transportation Lifelines, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge connects communities across the state — a true feat of engineering!
Expect travel delays during the event and plan ahead.
Maryland takes care of its own. 💛
If you’ve been impacted or want to help:
🍽️ Food Banks & Nonprofits: Request support → uwcm.org/nonprofitmd
💪 Volunteers: Find local opportunities → uwcm.org/volunteermd
One community. One goal. No Marylander left behind.
#WeCare #MDReady #MarylandStrong
If you’ve been impacted or want to help:
🍽️ Food Banks & Nonprofits: Request support → uwcm.org/nonprofitmd
💪 Volunteers: Find local opportunities → uwcm.org/volunteermd
One community. One goal. No Marylander left behind.
#WeCare #MDReady #MarylandStrong
November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Maryland takes care of its own. 💛
If you’ve been impacted or want to help:
🍽️ Food Banks & Nonprofits: Request support → uwcm.org/nonprofitmd
💪 Volunteers: Find local opportunities → uwcm.org/volunteermd
One community. One goal. No Marylander left behind.
#WeCare #MDReady #MarylandStrong
If you’ve been impacted or want to help:
🍽️ Food Banks & Nonprofits: Request support → uwcm.org/nonprofitmd
💪 Volunteers: Find local opportunities → uwcm.org/volunteermd
One community. One goal. No Marylander left behind.
#WeCare #MDReady #MarylandStrong
💡 November is Critical Infrastructure Month!
Disasters can impact power, water, transportation, and communication systems — the lifelines that keep us connected.
Emergency managers work every day to strengthen these systems and build resilience across Maryland.
#WeCare #MDReady #Resilience
Disasters can impact power, water, transportation, and communication systems — the lifelines that keep us connected.
Emergency managers work every day to strengthen these systems and build resilience across Maryland.
#WeCare #MDReady #Resilience
November 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
💡 November is Critical Infrastructure Month!
Disasters can impact power, water, transportation, and communication systems — the lifelines that keep us connected.
Emergency managers work every day to strengthen these systems and build resilience across Maryland.
#WeCare #MDReady #Resilience
Disasters can impact power, water, transportation, and communication systems — the lifelines that keep us connected.
Emergency managers work every day to strengthen these systems and build resilience across Maryland.
#WeCare #MDReady #Resilience
🎃 Tonight we honor light, laughter, and remembrance. Whether you’re trick-or-treating, celebrating #DiaDeLosMuertos, or welcoming #Samhain, let this season remind us how resilience and joy keep us strong.
October 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🎃 Tonight we honor light, laughter, and remembrance. Whether you’re trick-or-treating, celebrating #DiaDeLosMuertos, or welcoming #Samhain, let this season remind us how resilience and joy keep us strong.
#HurricaneMelissa — once a Category 5 over Jamaica, now impacting Cuba — is a powerful reminder of how unpredictable storms can be.
Our thoughts are with those affected across the Caribbean.
As we watch the storm, take this time to prepare here at home.
#MdReady #WeCare #Resilience
Our thoughts are with those affected across the Caribbean.
As we watch the storm, take this time to prepare here at home.
#MdReady #WeCare #Resilience
October 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
#HurricaneMelissa — once a Category 5 over Jamaica, now impacting Cuba — is a powerful reminder of how unpredictable storms can be.
Our thoughts are with those affected across the Caribbean.
As we watch the storm, take this time to prepare here at home.
#MdReady #WeCare #Resilience
Our thoughts are with those affected across the Caribbean.
As we watch the storm, take this time to prepare here at home.
#MdReady #WeCare #Resilience
Every day, first responders run toward what other run from.
On #NationalFirstRespondersDay, we honor their courage, service, and sacrifice — from firefighters and EMTs to dispatchers, emergency managers, and volunteers.
On #NationalFirstRespondersDay, we honor their courage, service, and sacrifice — from firefighters and EMTs to dispatchers, emergency managers, and volunteers.
October 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Every day, first responders run toward what other run from.
On #NationalFirstRespondersDay, we honor their courage, service, and sacrifice — from firefighters and EMTs to dispatchers, emergency managers, and volunteers.
On #NationalFirstRespondersDay, we honor their courage, service, and sacrifice — from firefighters and EMTs to dispatchers, emergency managers, and volunteers.
Devastating news for Western Maryland Flood Survivors. Trump administration denies disaster aid for Maryland flood victims.
bit.ly/MDFloodAppea...
bit.ly/MDFloodAppea...
October 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Devastating news for Western Maryland Flood Survivors. Trump administration denies disaster aid for Maryland flood victims.
bit.ly/MDFloodAppea...
bit.ly/MDFloodAppea...
💚 Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) empower Marylanders to help before, during, and after disasters.
CERT members are trained in first aid, light search and rescue, and community support. They work alongside local emergency management offices to strengthen resilience statewide.
CERT members are trained in first aid, light search and rescue, and community support. They work alongside local emergency management offices to strengthen resilience statewide.
October 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
💚 Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) empower Marylanders to help before, during, and after disasters.
CERT members are trained in first aid, light search and rescue, and community support. They work alongside local emergency management offices to strengthen resilience statewide.
CERT members are trained in first aid, light search and rescue, and community support. They work alongside local emergency management offices to strengthen resilience statewide.
🪔 Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Diwali!
As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, let’s keep safety shining, too:
🔥 Keep candles & diyas away from curtains and flammables
💡 Never leave open flames unattended
🚨 Test smoke alarms and review your fire escape plan
#WeCare #FireSafety #Diwali
As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, let’s keep safety shining, too:
🔥 Keep candles & diyas away from curtains and flammables
💡 Never leave open flames unattended
🚨 Test smoke alarms and review your fire escape plan
#WeCare #FireSafety #Diwali
October 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🪔 Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Diwali!
As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, let’s keep safety shining, too:
🔥 Keep candles & diyas away from curtains and flammables
💡 Never leave open flames unattended
🚨 Test smoke alarms and review your fire escape plan
#WeCare #FireSafety #Diwali
As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, let’s keep safety shining, too:
🔥 Keep candles & diyas away from curtains and flammables
💡 Never leave open flames unattended
🚨 Test smoke alarms and review your fire escape plan
#WeCare #FireSafety #Diwali