MDEM and DoIT are opening applications for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program to help strengthen cyber resilience across Maryland HANOVER, Md. (August 24, 2026) — The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM), the Department of Information Technology (DoIT), and the Maryland State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Planning Committee are pleased to Read the Rest…
Thunderstorms, damaging winds, localized flooding, and isolated tornadoes are in the forecast for Maryland today HANOVER, Md. (August 20, 2026) — The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) is advising Marylanders to be alert and to prepare ahead of severe thunderstorms which are forecast to develop this afternoon and throughout the evening. According to The Read the Rest…
HANOVER, MD (November 17, 2025) — As Marylanders prepare to visit loved ones, celebrate traditions, and travel across the state and beyond, the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) is recognizing Maryland Travel Safety Week (November 18–24, 2025) by reminding travelers they can take simple actions that can make every trip safer for themselves and Read the Rest…
Empowering Communities With Funding Information, Planning Resources, and Technical Support to Tackle Future Challenges HANOVER, MD (November 12, 2024) — The Maryland Office of Resilience (MOR), which is part of the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM), is proud to announce the launch of the Maryland Resilience Toolkit, available at ResilientMaryland.com. This new tool Read the Rest…
Governor Larry Hogan Announces ‘Safe Schools Maryland’ School Safety Initiative Launches New School Safety Tip Line and Mobile App For Reporting Threats ANNAPOLIS, Md. (October 3, 2018) – Governor Larry Hogan today announced the launch of “Safe Schools Maryland,” a tip line and mobile app designed to streamline reporting of possible threats to students school facilities. The governor Read the Rest…
Executive Order Issued Ahead of Storm Making Projected Landfall on the U.S. East Coast ANNAPOLIS, Md. (September 10, 2018)–Governor Larry Hogan today signed Executive Order 01.01.2018.22 declaring a state of emergency beginning Monday, September 10, 2018 ahead of the landfall of Hurricane Florence. The executive order will allow the state to more efficiently coordinate support and provide assistance to Read the Rest…
What does a “State of Emergency” mean? In preparation for Hurricane Florence, Governor Larry Hogan has asked State agencies to launch a coordinated effort to keep Marylanders safe and informed in the upcoming days. Governor Hogan signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in Maryland on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. Read the Rest…
SBA Low-interest Loans Available to Qualifying Homeowners, Renters, and Businesses Affected by Flooding in Mid-May REISTERSTOWN, Md. (June 15, 2018) — Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a physical disaster declaration for Frederick County following flooding that began on May 15 and lasted for Read the Rest…
Program Designed to Ease Evacuation in Areas Subject to Tidal Floods, Surge REISTERSTOWN, Md. (June 14, 2018) — With the record-setting 2017 hurricane season still fresh in most American’s minds, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), in conjunction with local emergency managers, is rolling out a new hurricane and severe weather evacuation system as a Read the Rest…
Howard County Residents, Businesses to Benefit from Multiyear Project Developed by MEMA and County REISTERSTOWN, Md. (May 10, 2018) — Governor Hogan today announced that Maryland, in collaboration with Howard County, has been awarded $1,044,224 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fund a project that will reduce the flood risk of areas surrounding Read the Rest…