ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore this morning signed a State of Preparedness declaration ahead of a potentially hazardous heat wave with dangerously high temperatures for much of Maryland. According to the National Weather Service, extreme heat is expected Monday through Thursday, with increasing humidity during that time, requiring heightened awareness and preparedness from Marylanders and those Read the Rest…
Comments Off on Governor Moore Declares State of Preparedness to Enhance Government Coordination Amid Extreme Heat Forecast
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today requested that the White House issue a Major Disaster Declaration to assist Allegany and Garrett county communities impacted by extensive flooding in mid-May. The declaration will make federal assistance programs available to restore critical public infrastructure to Maryland communities impacted by the storm. “Our communities in Western Maryland have experienced significant impacts to their homes, Read the Rest…
Comments Off on Governor Moore Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration to Assist Communities Damaged by Flooding in Western Maryland
Published: 6/10/2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced that the State of Maryland will award Allegany County Government $459,375 in financial assistance through the Maryland State Disaster Recovery Fund. The first-ever, state-led recovery and relief funding will support disaster survivors, following extensive flooding on May 13. “In Maryland, we live mission-first, people always. These funds Read the Rest…
Comments Off on Governor Moore Announces Disaster Recovery Funding for Allegany County Residents
Published: 6/5/2025 BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott this evening issued the following update regarding the fuel spill in Harbor East. The State of Maryland, City of Baltimore, and United States Coast Guard have been engaged in a coordinated response since approximately 2 PM, pooling resources to evaluate, respond to, Read the Rest…
Comments Off on Governor Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott Update on Response to Diesel Fuel Spill in Harbor East
Published: 6/4/2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced $10 million in Ellicott City flood mitigation investment through the Resilient Maryland Loan Fund. The funding will help support transformational flood mitigation projects, including two major infrastructure projects designed to protect Ellicott City’s historic Main Street and surrounding neighborhoods from catastrophic flooding like the deadly Read the Rest…
Comments Off on Governor Moore Announces $10 Million in Ellicott City Flood Mitigation Investment Through Resilient Maryland Loan Fund
Know Your Risks, Know Your Zone, and be MdReady HANOVER, MD (June 1, 2025) — The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30, and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) urges Marylanders and visitors to the State to have their communication plans, evacuation plans, and disaster supply kits ready in Read the Rest…
