Ocean City, MD (May 31, 2024) — The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) proudly announced today the recognition of its dedicated staff at the 2024 Maryland Emergency Management Association (MDEMA) Symposium. Sara Bender, Director of Disaster Risk Reduction, pictured below with MDEM Secretary Russ Strickland and Deputy Secretary Chas Eby, was honored with the prestigious Read the Rest…
Remember to Know Your Zone if You Live, Work, or Visit Coastal, Tidal Areas REISTERSTOWN, MD (May 30, 2024) — With multiple weather forecasting services and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) predicting an exceptionally active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) urges residents to begin their preparations now. “The NOAA 2024 Read the Rest…
REISTERSTOWN, MD (May 22, 2024) — The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) is accepting applications for State and Local Cybersecurity Grants to help keep public agency information systems safe. Applicants must submit their applications to MDEM by Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. “We are pleased to work with our partners at all levels Read the Rest…
Announcement Made at First Mesonet Tower Serving Upper Eastern Shore as State Weather Network Grows RIDGELY, MD (May 3, 2024) — Caroline and Kent counties in Maryland recently received their StormReady certification from the National Weather Service (NWS), making Maryland the eighth state to have all of its local jurisdictions be certified as StormReady. The program was Read the Rest…