Emergency Preparedness Archives

Maryland bracing for beach erosion, life-threatening rip currents as Hurricane Erin approaches

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

OCEAN CITY, MD—As Hurricane Erin, a powerful Category 4 storm, churns through the Atlantic, Ocean City, Maryland, is preparing for significant coastal impacts, including dangerous rip currents, high waves, potential beach erosion, and coastal flooding, despite the storm’s projected path remaining offshore. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches for parts of the mid-Atlantic, […]

Harford County launches new emergency alert system

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BEL AIR, MD—Harford County has rolled out a new and improved emergency notification system designed to provide faster and more reliable alerts to its residents, officials announced Thursday. The new system, dubbed HarfordCoMD Alerts, will deliver real-time notifications for a range of critical events, including severe weather warnings, infrastructure outages, major traffic disruptions, evacuations, shelter-in-place orders, major or localized crimes, […]

Maryland AG joins coalition suing Trump administration over disaster mitigation fund cuts

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 20 states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its decision to halt the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, alleges the termination of the program, designed to protect communities from natural disasters, is unlawful. The BRIC […]

Governor Moore declares State of Preparedness as extreme heat grips Maryland

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Monday declared a State of Preparedness for Maryland ahead of a hazardous heat wave expected to bring dangerously high temperatures across much of the state. The declaration aims to enhance government coordination and ensure the state is ready to respond swiftly to potential heat-related hazards. The National Weather Service forecasts extreme heat from Monday through […]

Governor Moore seeks federal aid for western Maryland flooding

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following severe flooding in Western Maryland earlier this month, Governor Wes Moore has requested a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This assessment will help determine if the state meets the criteria for a Presidential Disaster Declaration, unlocking federal aid for communities impacted by the May 13-14 floods. Torrential rainfall and flash flooding caused […]

Governor Moore urges Marylanders to stay vigilant, exercise caution amid severe flooding

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to exercise extreme caution as severe flash flooding continues to impact parts of the state. Western Maryland, and particularly Allegany County, has experienced significant flooding due to heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations and emergency responses. Since midnight, the area has received an estimated 4.65 inches of rainfall, with more expected. The North Branch Potomac […]

Perry Hall High School to hold mass casualty simulation event

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Perry Hall High School will hold a mass casualty simulation event this week. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, according to Councilman David Marks. There will be emergency vehicles present on the school’s campus on Tuesday. These vehicles are part of the simulation. Residents should not be concerned.

Maryland to conduct statewide tornado drill on April 9

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Marylanders are invited to join the Great Maryland Twister Test on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The statewide tornado drill is part of the 2025 Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week, April 7-11, 2025, and aims to prepare residents for what to do in the event of a tornado warning. The drill is being coordinated by the […]

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