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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.
Ahhh, that between-the-holidays feeling 😮💨
You know the one — not quite ready for what’s next, but not ready to rewind either.
While we’re already gearing up for 2026 emergency preparedness here at MDEM, we know not everyone’s operating on the same level of enthusiasm right now 😉
You know the one — not quite ready for what’s next, but not ready to rewind either.
While we’re already gearing up for 2026 emergency preparedness here at MDEM, we know not everyone’s operating on the same level of enthusiasm right now 😉
December 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Ahhh, that between-the-holidays feeling 😮💨
You know the one — not quite ready for what’s next, but not ready to rewind either.
While we’re already gearing up for 2026 emergency preparedness here at MDEM, we know not everyone’s operating on the same level of enthusiasm right now 😉
You know the one — not quite ready for what’s next, but not ready to rewind either.
While we’re already gearing up for 2026 emergency preparedness here at MDEM, we know not everyone’s operating on the same level of enthusiasm right now 😉
Christmas Day looks different for everyone — full homes or quiet spaces... long drives or delayed plans...
Wherever the day finds you, safety and care for one another matter most. Wherever you are and however you celebrate, your safety matters.
Wherever the day finds you, safety and care for one another matter most. Wherever you are and however you celebrate, your safety matters.
December 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Christmas Day looks different for everyone — full homes or quiet spaces... long drives or delayed plans...
Wherever the day finds you, safety and care for one another matter most. Wherever you are and however you celebrate, your safety matters.
Wherever the day finds you, safety and care for one another matter most. Wherever you are and however you celebrate, your safety matters.
Expectation: Peace, Joy, and gift giving.
Reality: How did I end up with this much wrapping paper??
What you can control:
🎁Follow trusted sources - weather & travel
🎁Sign up for alerts
🎁Allow extra travel time
🎁Share travel info with family
One Step. Big Difference.
#WeCare #MDReady #WinterSafety
Reality: How did I end up with this much wrapping paper??
What you can control:
🎁Follow trusted sources - weather & travel
🎁Sign up for alerts
🎁Allow extra travel time
🎁Share travel info with family
One Step. Big Difference.
#WeCare #MDReady #WinterSafety
December 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Expectation: Peace, Joy, and gift giving.
Reality: How did I end up with this much wrapping paper??
What you can control:
🎁Follow trusted sources - weather & travel
🎁Sign up for alerts
🎁Allow extra travel time
🎁Share travel info with family
One Step. Big Difference.
#WeCare #MDReady #WinterSafety
Reality: How did I end up with this much wrapping paper??
What you can control:
🎁Follow trusted sources - weather & travel
🎁Sign up for alerts
🎁Allow extra travel time
🎁Share travel info with family
One Step. Big Difference.
#WeCare #MDReady #WinterSafety
Brace yourself, Eddie; winter is already here. ❄️
This weekend, as we mark Yule and the winter solstice — whether in MD or Westeros — it’s the perfect reminder to slow down, bundle up, and stay prepared for winter hazards.
#WinterSafety #YetiOrNot #MDReady #WeCare
This weekend, as we mark Yule and the winter solstice — whether in MD or Westeros — it’s the perfect reminder to slow down, bundle up, and stay prepared for winter hazards.
#WinterSafety #YetiOrNot #MDReady #WeCare
December 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Brace yourself, Eddie; winter is already here. ❄️
This weekend, as we mark Yule and the winter solstice — whether in MD or Westeros — it’s the perfect reminder to slow down, bundle up, and stay prepared for winter hazards.
#WinterSafety #YetiOrNot #MDReady #WeCare
This weekend, as we mark Yule and the winter solstice — whether in MD or Westeros — it’s the perfect reminder to slow down, bundle up, and stay prepared for winter hazards.
#WinterSafety #YetiOrNot #MDReady #WeCare
Snow + sun = melted snow
Melted snow + cold = icy refreeze
Ice + speed = disaster waiting to happen
You do the math — It only takes a scraper or broom to make one step, big difference.
Melted snow + cold = icy refreeze
Ice + speed = disaster waiting to happen
You do the math — It only takes a scraper or broom to make one step, big difference.
December 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Snow + sun = melted snow
Melted snow + cold = icy refreeze
Ice + speed = disaster waiting to happen
You do the math — It only takes a scraper or broom to make one step, big difference.
Melted snow + cold = icy refreeze
Ice + speed = disaster waiting to happen
You do the math — It only takes a scraper or broom to make one step, big difference.
❄️Know the Winter Risks❄️
Snow and sleet may look like nothing, but they hide big risks.
Slow down, increase following distance, clear your vehicle, and treat walkways early.
Like that profile on Tinder, looks can be deceiving.
#WinterSafety #MDReady #SnowSafety #WeCare
Snow and sleet may look like nothing, but they hide big risks.
Slow down, increase following distance, clear your vehicle, and treat walkways early.
Like that profile on Tinder, looks can be deceiving.
#WinterSafety #MDReady #SnowSafety #WeCare
December 16, 2025 at 7:38 PM
❄️Know the Winter Risks❄️
Snow and sleet may look like nothing, but they hide big risks.
Slow down, increase following distance, clear your vehicle, and treat walkways early.
Like that profile on Tinder, looks can be deceiving.
#WinterSafety #MDReady #SnowSafety #WeCare
Snow and sleet may look like nothing, but they hide big risks.
Slow down, increase following distance, clear your vehicle, and treat walkways early.
Like that profile on Tinder, looks can be deceiving.
#WinterSafety #MDReady #SnowSafety #WeCare
As many celebrate the Festival of Lights, our hearts are with the victims, families, and Jewish community in Sydney following yesterday’s tragic shooting.
Even in moments of grief, we hold space for hope, community, and the importance of safety.
Even in moments of grief, we hold space for hope, community, and the importance of safety.
December 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
As many celebrate the Festival of Lights, our hearts are with the victims, families, and Jewish community in Sydney following yesterday’s tragic shooting.
Even in moments of grief, we hold space for hope, community, and the importance of safety.
Even in moments of grief, we hold space for hope, community, and the importance of safety.
It got cold! 😬❄️
Cold temps thicken engine oil, slow performance, and frost your windows.
A few minutes of warm-up helps protect your engine and improves visibility.
#WinterSafetyWeek #MDReady #WeCare
Cold temps thicken engine oil, slow performance, and frost your windows.
A few minutes of warm-up helps protect your engine and improves visibility.
#WinterSafetyWeek #MDReady #WeCare
December 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
It got cold! 😬❄️
Cold temps thicken engine oil, slow performance, and frost your windows.
A few minutes of warm-up helps protect your engine and improves visibility.
#WinterSafetyWeek #MDReady #WeCare
Cold temps thicken engine oil, slow performance, and frost your windows.
A few minutes of warm-up helps protect your engine and improves visibility.
#WinterSafetyWeek #MDReady #WeCare
Ok, time to spill your secrets! ❄️
What’s your winter prep routine?
Layering socks? Pantry overstocking like a squirrel? Turning into a blanket burrito?
Tell us, Maryland, how you get ready for the cold!
#OurMD #MDReady #YetiOrNot
What’s your winter prep routine?
Layering socks? Pantry overstocking like a squirrel? Turning into a blanket burrito?
Tell us, Maryland, how you get ready for the cold!
#OurMD #MDReady #YetiOrNot
December 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Ok, time to spill your secrets! ❄️
What’s your winter prep routine?
Layering socks? Pantry overstocking like a squirrel? Turning into a blanket burrito?
Tell us, Maryland, how you get ready for the cold!
#OurMD #MDReady #YetiOrNot
What’s your winter prep routine?
Layering socks? Pantry overstocking like a squirrel? Turning into a blanket burrito?
Tell us, Maryland, how you get ready for the cold!
#OurMD #MDReady #YetiOrNot
At the MACo Winter Conference, we're tackling “Preparedness in Peril.”
Secretary Strickland highlighted shifting FEMA policies, financial strain on state/local governments, and how MD is stepping up with strong leadership, homegrown resilience solutions, and national advocacy.
Secretary Strickland highlighted shifting FEMA policies, financial strain on state/local governments, and how MD is stepping up with strong leadership, homegrown resilience solutions, and national advocacy.
December 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
At the MACo Winter Conference, we're tackling “Preparedness in Peril.”
Secretary Strickland highlighted shifting FEMA policies, financial strain on state/local governments, and how MD is stepping up with strong leadership, homegrown resilience solutions, and national advocacy.
Secretary Strickland highlighted shifting FEMA policies, financial strain on state/local governments, and how MD is stepping up with strong leadership, homegrown resilience solutions, and national advocacy.
We talked about how one step makes a big difference…
Now let’s talk about the winter trouble we’re stepping into. ☃️
Snow, ice, freezing rain, hypothermia — we’re starting here and breaking down MD’s biggest winter hazards all month long!
#MDReady #WeCare #WinterSafetyWeek
Now let’s talk about the winter trouble we’re stepping into. ☃️
Snow, ice, freezing rain, hypothermia — we’re starting here and breaking down MD’s biggest winter hazards all month long!
#MDReady #WeCare #WinterSafetyWeek
December 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
We talked about how one step makes a big difference…
Now let’s talk about the winter trouble we’re stepping into. ☃️
Snow, ice, freezing rain, hypothermia — we’re starting here and breaking down MD’s biggest winter hazards all month long!
#MDReady #WeCare #WinterSafetyWeek
Now let’s talk about the winter trouble we’re stepping into. ☃️
Snow, ice, freezing rain, hypothermia — we’re starting here and breaking down MD’s biggest winter hazards all month long!
#MDReady #WeCare #WinterSafetyWeek
Please join us in congratulating Chris Wise, MDEM’s Planning Unit Supervisor, on his well-deserved promotion!
Chris leads with integrity, humility, and a deep commitment to the mission of keeping Maryland safe.
Chris leads with integrity, humility, and a deep commitment to the mission of keeping Maryland safe.
December 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Please join us in congratulating Chris Wise, MDEM’s Planning Unit Supervisor, on his well-deserved promotion!
Chris leads with integrity, humility, and a deep commitment to the mission of keeping Maryland safe.
Chris leads with integrity, humility, and a deep commitment to the mission of keeping Maryland safe.
Winter prep starts with a simple checklist ❄️📝
✔ Check tire treads + pressure
✔ Stock up on food + water
✔ Prep your generator for outages
Eddie’s reviewing the list… are you?
#MDReady #WinterSafetyWeek #YetiOrNot #OneStepBigDifference
✔ Check tire treads + pressure
✔ Stock up on food + water
✔ Prep your generator for outages
Eddie’s reviewing the list… are you?
#MDReady #WinterSafetyWeek #YetiOrNot #OneStepBigDifference
December 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Winter prep starts with a simple checklist ❄️📝
✔ Check tire treads + pressure
✔ Stock up on food + water
✔ Prep your generator for outages
Eddie’s reviewing the list… are you?
#MDReady #WinterSafetyWeek #YetiOrNot #OneStepBigDifference
✔ Check tire treads + pressure
✔ Stock up on food + water
✔ Prep your generator for outages
Eddie’s reviewing the list… are you?
#MDReady #WinterSafetyWeek #YetiOrNot #OneStepBigDifference
We’re excited to share that Governor Wes Moore has officially proclaimed December 8–14 as Maryland Winter Safety Week!
We encourage all Marylanders to stay informed, prepared, and proactive as winter weather approaches.
We encourage all Marylanders to stay informed, prepared, and proactive as winter weather approaches.
December 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
We’re excited to share that Governor Wes Moore has officially proclaimed December 8–14 as Maryland Winter Safety Week!
We encourage all Marylanders to stay informed, prepared, and proactive as winter weather approaches.
We encourage all Marylanders to stay informed, prepared, and proactive as winter weather approaches.
Those footprints in the snow weren’t just wandering around…
Meet Eddie, our winter safety sidekick — helping us kick off winter with a simple reminder:
👣One Step. Big Difference.👣
Start prepping now to stay safe all season long.
#YetiOrNot #WeCare #MDReady
Meet Eddie, our winter safety sidekick — helping us kick off winter with a simple reminder:
👣One Step. Big Difference.👣
Start prepping now to stay safe all season long.
#YetiOrNot #WeCare #MDReady
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Those footprints in the snow weren’t just wandering around…
Meet Eddie, our winter safety sidekick — helping us kick off winter with a simple reminder:
👣One Step. Big Difference.👣
Start prepping now to stay safe all season long.
#YetiOrNot #WeCare #MDReady
Meet Eddie, our winter safety sidekick — helping us kick off winter with a simple reminder:
👣One Step. Big Difference.👣
Start prepping now to stay safe all season long.
#YetiOrNot #WeCare #MDReady
Psst… Someone has been spotted around Maryland...
Anyone else noticing these?? Someone (or something!) is helping us get winter safety ready. Stay tuned…
#YetiOrNot #WeCare #OneStepBigDifference
Anyone else noticing these?? Someone (or something!) is helping us get winter safety ready. Stay tuned…
#YetiOrNot #WeCare #OneStepBigDifference
December 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Psst… Someone has been spotted around Maryland...
Anyone else noticing these?? Someone (or something!) is helping us get winter safety ready. Stay tuned…
#YetiOrNot #WeCare #OneStepBigDifference
Anyone else noticing these?? Someone (or something!) is helping us get winter safety ready. Stay tuned…
#YetiOrNot #WeCare #OneStepBigDifference
PRESS RELEASE: 8th Annual Maryland Winter Safety Week Begins!
MDEM, FEMA, NWS, and State Agencies Partners work to increase public awareness of winter hazards.
You can read the full press release here:
bit.ly/MWSW2025
#WeCare #MDReady #YetiOrNot
MDEM, FEMA, NWS, and State Agencies Partners work to increase public awareness of winter hazards.
You can read the full press release here:
bit.ly/MWSW2025
#WeCare #MDReady #YetiOrNot
December 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
PRESS RELEASE: 8th Annual Maryland Winter Safety Week Begins!
MDEM, FEMA, NWS, and State Agencies Partners work to increase public awareness of winter hazards.
You can read the full press release here:
bit.ly/MWSW2025
#WeCare #MDReady #YetiOrNot
MDEM, FEMA, NWS, and State Agencies Partners work to increase public awareness of winter hazards.
You can read the full press release here:
bit.ly/MWSW2025
#WeCare #MDReady #YetiOrNot
❄️Winter Safety Week is almost here!❄️
Loading tips… prepping graphics… warming up the hot cocoa☕… One Step. Big Difference.
#YetiOrNot #WeCare #MDReady
Loading tips… prepping graphics… warming up the hot cocoa☕… One Step. Big Difference.
#YetiOrNot #WeCare #MDReady
December 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
❄️Winter Safety Week is almost here!❄️
Loading tips… prepping graphics… warming up the hot cocoa☕… One Step. Big Difference.
#YetiOrNot #WeCare #MDReady
Loading tips… prepping graphics… warming up the hot cocoa☕… One Step. Big Difference.
#YetiOrNot #WeCare #MDReady
You never know how systems will shift, so make preparations now. #YetiOrNot, December is bringing the chill!
#MdReady #WeCare #mdwx
#MdReady #WeCare #mdwx
December 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
You never know how systems will shift, so make preparations now. #YetiOrNot, December is bringing the chill!
#MdReady #WeCare #mdwx
#MdReady #WeCare #mdwx
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