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MDEM Reminds Marylanders to “Know Before You Go” and “If You See Something, Say Something” as Holiday Travel Ramps Up Across Maryland

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…

Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

PIKESVILLE, MD (January 31, 2012) — Fire Marshal William E. Barnard wants to encourage Marylanders to be mindful of the dangers of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, tasteless, and potentially toxic gas that is produced by the incomplete combustion of liquid fuels, solid fuels, or natural gas. Homeowners should consider purchasing a carbon monoxide alarm if  Read the Rest…

STATE FIRE MARSHAL PROVIDES WINTER HEATING SAFETY TIPS

PIKESVILLE, MD (January 23, 2012) – As the temperatures remain cold outside, we depend on multiple types of heating sources to stay warm inside our homes. State Fire Marshal William E. Barnard provides Marylanders life and home saving heating safety tips.”Elements of home heating continue to be a significant factor in home fires in Maryland,” according  Read the Rest…

Cooking Fire Safety

Cooking equipment is the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Whether you are cooking the family holiday dinner or a snack for the children, practicing safe cooking behaviors will help keep you and your family safe. Stay safe when cooking this Thanksgiving: Stay in the kitchen when  Read the Rest…

MOSH AND OSHA CALL ON WORKERS AND PUBLIC TO GUARD AGAINST SAFETY HAZARDS DURING HURRICANE CLEAN UP

BALTIMORE, MD. (September 2, 2011) – As residents of Maryland recover from damage inflicted by Hurricane Irene, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) of Maryland’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation urge workers and members of the public engaged in hurricane cleanup activities to  Read the Rest…

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance on Agribusiness Security

ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 3, 2011) – “In light of recent events and the start of a new growing season, this is a good time to remind farmers and agribusinesses of on-farm biosecurity measures and to double check that they are in place.  I encourage farmers and agribusinesses to be aware of their surroundings, remain alert and  Read the Rest…

Gazette.Net: Law Enforcement Officials Increase Patrols Following Bin Laden Death

Marylanders encouraged to report suspicious activity While there have been no direct threats to Maryland or the state’s infrastructure following the slaying of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, policy and safety officials are stepping up patrols and reviewing security plans. Sgt. Jonathan Green, spokesman for the Maryland Transportation Authority police, said patrols will be increased  Read the Rest…

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