Maryland Department of Emergency Management

REISTERSTOWN, MD (April 24, 2024) — The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM), alongside other state, local, federal and private-sector partners,  successfully completed the Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise for the Peach Bottom Green Energy facility (previously known as Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station) on Tuesday,  April 16, 2024. Two days later, MDEM joined other partners  Read the Rest…

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MDEM, NWS Encourage Marylanders to Practice What to Do During a Tornado Warning; Alert Will Broadcast Over NOAA Weather Radios As Part of Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week REISTERSTOWN, MD (April 9, 2024) — Maryland residents are invited to participate in the Great Maryland Twister Test on Wednesday, April 10, to practice what to do in  Read the Rest…

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During Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week Residents Encouraged to Participate in Statewide Tornado Drill on April 10   REISTERSTOWN, MD (April 8, 2024) — The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) and the National Weather Service (NWS) are urging residents to be aware of the most common spring weather hazards and how to prepare for and  Read the Rest…

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