This past year, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Active Learning and Exercising Branch (AL&E) developed and implemented a new strategy leading to the conduct of regional Training and Exercise Program Workshops. The process leading up to regional workshops was restructured to allow for collaboration and increased buy-in from all partners involved. The branch conducted regional and Read the Rest…
When an earthquake hit the mid-Atlantic region on August 23, 2011, many people didn’t know how to react. Instead of crouching under a desk or sturdy table, many people evacuated their homes or workplaces, unaware of the potential injury from falling debris. While this earthquake was not strong enough to cause significant damage to the outside Read the Rest…
Today is the start of National Preparedness Month. Throughout September, government agencies, business, community groups, schools, and families will be participating in events to help promote disaster preparedness and community resilience. These events across the state, many of which are open to the public, will be posted by the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) on our Read the Rest…
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Watch Video Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_jke2keZ6E
Weather Conditions Could Potentially Affect Afternoon Commute REISTERSTOWN, MD (February 09, 2011) – The Maryland Emergency Management Agency is urging Marylanders to prepare now for weather conditions that could affect their commute home this afternoon. A winter weather advisory has been issued for Maryland which includes parts of the state seeing the possibility of light Read the Rest…
New Web Portal The jurisdictions of the National Capital Region have a new communications tool to communicate emergency information to residents of the NCR – it’s a Web portal, http://www.capitalregionupdates.gov/. The site was unveiled today at a meeting of regional communicators, public safety officials and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. Through this online resource, residents can stay Read the Rest…
JOINT HEARING: FROM EARTHQUAKES TO TERRORIST ATTACKS: IS THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION PREPARED FOR THE NEXT DISASTER? Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery and Intergovernmental Affairs MEMA Executive Director Richard’s testimony from Senate hearing on “Preparedness of the National Capital Region for disasters.” Speakers from Maryland, Virginia, and DC joined federal agencies to testify. The prepared Read the Rest…
The Federal Government just released the first edition of theNational Preparedness Goal. The Goal is intended to help create “a secure and resilient Nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk.” The Goal establishes core Read the Rest…
You can download the 2011 National Preparedness Month proclamation here: Gov_npm_proclamation2011.pdf (894.41 kb)