Mitigation Grants to Fund Projects that Continue Building Resilience in Maryland REISTERSTOWN, Md. (September 30, 2020)— The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) announced today that it will receive $2,612,302 in federal Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grants. MEMA will distribute these funds to local jurisdictions throughout Maryland that are at risk for or Read the Rest…
Se expande #MdReady para llegar mejor a la comunidad hispana antes, durante y después de las emergencias REISTERSTOWN, Md. (18 de septiembre de 2020) — La Agencia de Manejo de Emergencias de Maryland (MEMA por sus siglas en Inglés) anunció hoy que ha ampliado su programa de alertas de texto existente, #MdReady, en asociación con 211-MD Read the Rest…
Expands #MdReady to Better Reach Hispanic Community Before, During, and After Emergencies REISTERSTOWN, Md. (September 18, 2020) — The Maryland Emergency Management (MEMA) announced today it has expanded its existing text alert program, #MdReady, in partnership with 211-MD so users can receive text alerts in Spanish. #MdReady allows people to opt in to receive updates, tips, Read the Rest…
State Agencies, Three Counties Would be Eligible for Reimbursements Reisterstown, MD (September 3, 2020) — Governor Larry Hogan today requested the White House issue a Major Disaster Declaration to assist communities impacted by Tropical Storm Isaias in August. The request, made through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Public Assistance disaster relief program, would provide financial Read the Rest…
Preparedness Month is a Reminder that Hurricane Season is Hitting Peak, Other Hazards Loom REISTERSTOWN, Md. (September 1, 2020) — September is Preparedness Month and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) wants to take this opportunity to thank our residents for their efforts to help keep our state safe and resilient. Whether it is wearing Read the Rest…