{"id":18337,"date":"2019-08-30T10:00:36","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T14:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mema\/?p=18337"},"modified":"2019-08-28T12:28:00","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T16:28:00","slug":"mema-reminds-marylanders-that-september-is-national-and-maryland-preparedness-month-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mdem\/2019\/08\/30\/mema-reminds-marylanders-that-september-is-national-and-maryland-preparedness-month-2\/","title":{"rendered":"MEMA Reminds Marylanders that September is National and Maryland Preparedness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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\u201cPrepared, Not Scared. Be Ready for Disasters\u201d<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Click here to listen to audio of this release.<\/a><\/p>\n

REISTERSTOWN, Md. (August 30, 2019) –\u00a0<\/strong>Are you prepared for a hurricane? Flooding? A severe thunderstorm or tornado? A winter storm? Or any type of Emergency? If the answer is no, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA<\/a>) reminds Marylanders that this is time to review preparedness plans. Maryland (and National) Preparedness Month, which begins September 1st, reminds us to prepare throughout the year for all emergencies and MEMA has an important message for all Marylanders:<\/p>\n

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  1. Prepare for an emergency before it happens.<\/li>\n
  2. Have a plan. This means a communications plan, an evacuation & reunification plan, and a plan for your pets.<\/li>\n
  3. Know your Zone<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and be a good neighbor — It only takes one tropical storm or hurricane to change your life.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u201cWe are entering the height of the hurricane season in the Mid-Atlantic Region,\u201d said MEMA Executive Director Russell Strickland. \u201cThat\u2019s why now is a good time to review preparedness plans at home, at work, and at school. Having a plan, a disaster supply kit, and paying attention to trusted weather forecasts will help protect you and your family in most emergencies. It only takes one storm to change your life.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Making preparations when threats are not imminent make communities more resilient. In addition to flooding, hazards common to Maryland include high winds, severe thunderstorms, and winter storms. Residents should also be aware of other issues such as cybersecurity attacks, extended power outages, and active assailant incidents.<\/p>\n

    To find important emergency preparedness information for these and additional threats, visit:<\/p>\n

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    1. MEMA:\u00a0mema.maryland.gov<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. The Federal Emergency Management Agency:\u00a0www.ready.gov<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. The National Weather Service:\u00a0www.weather.gov\/safety<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      This also is a good time for those who live, work, or visit Maryland to learn about the\u00a0Know Your Zone<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0storm preparedness and evacuation campaign. Areas of the state vulnerable to hurricane storm surge are divided into three evacuation zones \u2013 A, B, and C. Residents who live along the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries, the Atlantic Ocean, and the coastal bays should be aware if they live in a hurricane evacuation zone. It is important however to understand that all Marylanders are vulnerable to the other hazards associated with hurricanes including high wind, heavy rainfall, and tornadoes.<\/p>\n

      To find out if you live in one of the zones, please go to Maryland\u2019s\u00a0Know Your Zone<\/em><\/strong><\/a>website at\u00a0www.KnowYourZoneMd.com<\/a>, click on the \u201cFind Your Zone\u201d button, and type your address into the search area in the upper left corner. That will tell you what, if any, evacuation zone you live, work, or vacation in.\u00a0This short video<\/a>\u00a0explains how easy the process is and can be found at\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/StateMarylandMEMA<\/a>)<\/p>\n

      The website also contains useful information about hurricanes and preparedness tips. MEMA will be involved in preparedness events around the state throughout September. For updated information on these events, please visit\u00a0MEMA\u2019s website<\/a>. You can also follow MEMA on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0YouTube<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for updated information.<\/p>\n

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      NOTE TO MEDIA:\u00a0<\/strong>MEMA staff will be available throughout September to discuss Preparedness Month and our\u00a0Know Your Zone<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0campaign. To arrange interviews for your article, story or public affairs show, please contact Ed McDonough or Jorge Castillo at the numbers below.<\/p>\n

      CONTACT:
      Jorge Castillo,\u00a0      jorge.castillo@maryland.gov<\/a>, 443-381-3518
      Ed McDonough,\u00a0      ed.mcdonough@maryland.gov<\/a>, 410-446-3333
      24\/7 line: 877-636-2872<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      \u201cPrepared, Not Scared. Be Ready for Disasters\u201d Click here to listen to audio of this release. REISTERSTOWN, Md. (August 30, 2019) –\u00a0Are you prepared for a hurricane? Flooding? A severe thunderstorm or tornado? A winter storm? Or any type of Emergency? If the answer is no, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) reminds Marylanders that  Read the Rest…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":175,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18337","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events-2","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t