Posts Tagged ‘Maryland Department of Emergency Management’
Gov Moore Declares State of Preparedness for Maryland
Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness ahead of a potentially hazardous winter weather system that is expected to bring heavy snow across Maryland. The storm will likely affect roads and transportation centers and could cause significant snow accumulation and hazardous travel conditions in some parts of the state. Marylanders are cautioned to…
Read MoreOcean City Hosts Annual Preparedness Town Hall Mon. Aug. 22nd
“Are you ready?” The Ocean City Department of Emergency Services hosts the annual Town Hall Meeting for Preparedness next Monday, August 22nd. It is intended to help families and businesses to be prepared for any emergency, especially going into the hurricane season. Preparation means being self-sufficient for a minimum of 72 hours, or more realistically…
Read MoreAs Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins, Marylanders Are Reminded: “Know Your Zone”
June 1st marks the beginning of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Maryland Department of Emergency Management reminds Marylanders as well as visitors to be aware of evacuation routes and to have an emergency plan and kit available. “Hurricane Ida taught us yet again that you don’t need to live in a coastal community to…
Read More3G Replacement May Affect Ability To Reach 911 – What Consumers Should Know:
Mobile phone customers might not be able to complete a call to 911 in 2022 if they don’t keep up with some changes. The nation’s three leading wireless carriers are phasing out 3G service and are moving on to 4G or 5G. Some are doing it as early as February, while some others are waiting…
Read MoreDel., Md. Boost Patrols To Make Roads Safe This Holiday Season
Enforcement and education are being stressed in Delaware and Maryland as motorists take to the roads for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Through the holiday season, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety plans to partner with law enforcement agencies to increase patrols searching for signs of impaired driving. While the number of DUI-related accidents in Delaware…
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