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Maryland Strengthens Emergency Communications through Statewide Interoperability Efforts

Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee Reconvenes To Guide Emergency Communications Policy Across Maryland HANOVER, Md. (April 27, 2026) — The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) reconvened at Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) headquarters today to set statewide interoperability priorities, identify voice and data communications capabilities and opportunities, and begin the process of revising the 2022  Read the Rest…

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Emergency Responders Tested During Regional Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) at Gunpowder Falls State Park

Full-Scale Regional Training Exercise Highlights Coordinated Search and Rescue Operations across Air, Land, and Water HANOVER, Md. (April 24, 2026) — Emergency responders gathered in Baltimore County yesterday to tackle a series of immersive scenarios designed to test their skills, operational capabilities, and interagency coordination.  Centered around Loch Raven Dam Reservoir and Gunpowder Falls State  Read the Rest…

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WHAT: Regional Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX). This is only an exercise. This full scale training exercise will span a 20 square mile area and include coordinated operations by responders and observers in aircraft, on the ground, and on the water—including divers operating underwater. Props and simulated structures will be placed throughout the area in  Read the Rest…

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Be #MdReady: Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week Focuses on Spring Hazards

Maryland Department of Emergency Management and National Weather Service Encourage Preparedness and Tornado Drill Preparation HANOVER, MD (April 6, 2025) — April 6-12, will be recognized as Severe Storms Awareness Week (SSAW), a statewide initiative to help residents prepare for the wide range of dangerous weather hazards that impact Maryland each spring and beyond. This  Read the Rest…

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