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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.
#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
Maryland showed up for #ShakeOutMaryland!
You practiced “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” — and that’s how we build resilience.
Preparedness is more than a drill. It’s a mindset.
#WeCare #MdReady #EarthquakeSafety
You practiced “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” — and that’s how we build resilience.
Preparedness is more than a drill. It’s a mindset.
#WeCare #MdReady #EarthquakeSafety
October 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Maryland showed up for #ShakeOutMaryland!
You practiced “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” — and that’s how we build resilience.
Preparedness is more than a drill. It’s a mindset.
#WeCare #MdReady #EarthquakeSafety
You practiced “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” — and that’s how we build resilience.
Preparedness is more than a drill. It’s a mindset.
#WeCare #MdReady #EarthquakeSafety
👏 Celebrating Maryland’s 9-1-1 Heroes!
bit.ly/4qa4WTr
The Maryland 9-1-1 Board honored 21 exceptional telecommunicators at its annual Day of Celebration in Ocean City — including Kelsie Spealman of Cecil County, who received the Marilyn Farndon Excellence in Training Award.
bit.ly/4qa4WTr
The Maryland 9-1-1 Board honored 21 exceptional telecommunicators at its annual Day of Celebration in Ocean City — including Kelsie Spealman of Cecil County, who received the Marilyn Farndon Excellence in Training Award.
October 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
👏 Celebrating Maryland’s 9-1-1 Heroes!
bit.ly/4qa4WTr
The Maryland 9-1-1 Board honored 21 exceptional telecommunicators at its annual Day of Celebration in Ocean City — including Kelsie Spealman of Cecil County, who received the Marilyn Farndon Excellence in Training Award.
bit.ly/4qa4WTr
The Maryland 9-1-1 Board honored 21 exceptional telecommunicators at its annual Day of Celebration in Ocean City — including Kelsie Spealman of Cecil County, who received the Marilyn Farndon Excellence in Training Award.
🌎 Incluso en Maryland, los temblores pueden ocurrir.
Recuerda: Agáchate. Cúbrete. Sujétate.
Practica ahora para estar #MdReady siempre.
#SeguridadSísmica #Preparación
Recuerda: Agáchate. Cúbrete. Sujétate.
Practica ahora para estar #MdReady siempre.
#SeguridadSísmica #Preparación
October 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
🌎 Incluso en Maryland, los temblores pueden ocurrir.
Recuerda: Agáchate. Cúbrete. Sujétate.
Practica ahora para estar #MdReady siempre.
#SeguridadSísmica #Preparación
Recuerda: Agáchate. Cúbrete. Sujétate.
Practica ahora para estar #MdReady siempre.
#SeguridadSísmica #Preparación
When the ground shakes — what do you do?
✅ DROP to your hands and knees
✅ COVER your head and neck
✅ HOLD ON until the shaking stops
Earthquakes can happen anywhere.
Practice these steps during #ShakeOutMaryland this Thursday!
#WeCare #MdReady #ShakeOutMaryland #EarthquakeSafety
✅ DROP to your hands and knees
✅ COVER your head and neck
✅ HOLD ON until the shaking stops
Earthquakes can happen anywhere.
Practice these steps during #ShakeOutMaryland this Thursday!
#WeCare #MdReady #ShakeOutMaryland #EarthquakeSafety
October 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
When the ground shakes — what do you do?
✅ DROP to your hands and knees
✅ COVER your head and neck
✅ HOLD ON until the shaking stops
Earthquakes can happen anywhere.
Practice these steps during #ShakeOutMaryland this Thursday!
#WeCare #MdReady #ShakeOutMaryland #EarthquakeSafety
✅ DROP to your hands and knees
✅ COVER your head and neck
✅ HOLD ON until the shaking stops
Earthquakes can happen anywhere.
Practice these steps during #ShakeOutMaryland this Thursday!
#WeCare #MdReady #ShakeOutMaryland #EarthquakeSafety
On August 23, 2011, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake near Mineral, VA, shook Maryland and the East Coast. It is considered the most widely felt quake in U.S. history!
It was a reminder that earthquakes can happen anywhere.
It was a reminder that earthquakes can happen anywhere.
October 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
On August 23, 2011, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake near Mineral, VA, shook Maryland and the East Coast. It is considered the most widely felt quake in U.S. history!
It was a reminder that earthquakes can happen anywhere.
It was a reminder that earthquakes can happen anywhere.
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
✅ Secure outdoor items
✅ Stay off flooded roads
✅ Prepare for possible outages
✅ Follow local alerts
#WeCare #mdwx
October 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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
✅ Secure outdoor items
✅ Stay off flooded roads
✅ Prepare for possible outages
✅ Follow local alerts
#WeCare #mdwx
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.
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.
October 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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.
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.
🔥 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
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
October 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🔥 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
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
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!
👏 👏 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!
October 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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!
👏 👏 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!