{"id":27777,"date":"2024-09-04T17:20:46","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T21:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mdem\/?p=27777"},"modified":"2024-09-04T17:20:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T21:20:46","slug":"mdem-reminds-marylanders-that-september-is-national-and-maryland-preparedness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mdem\/2024\/09\/04\/mdem-reminds-marylanders-that-september-is-national-and-maryland-preparedness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"MDEM Reminds Marylanders that September is National and Maryland Preparedness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Maryland Hits the Height of Hurricane Season, Make Sure You and Your Family Are Prepared For All Hazards<\/i><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"NationalHANOVER, MD (September 4, 2024) \u2014\u00a0<\/b>September marks National and Maryland Preparedness Month, and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) is urging all Marylanders and visitors in the State to be prepared for all emergencies, to know where to go for information during an emergency, and to have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts.<\/p>\n

“Preparedness Month is a time to make sure you and your family are ready for any emergency,\u201d said Russ Strickland, MDEM\u2019s Secretary. \u201cWhether it’s power outages, tropical storms, floods, cyber attacks, or winter storms, it’s vital to stay vigilant, prepared, and MdReady for whatever comes our way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Preparing in advance of an emergency is one of the best ways to protect your family from the financial and emotional impacts of a disaster. Flooding is the most common hazard in Maryland, and tornadoes, severe storms, dangerous heat, and severe winter weather are also potential threats. The best financial protection is to be properly insured, whether you own or rent your home. Remember, flood damage is typically not covered by standard property insurance policies.<\/p>\n

MDEM also reminds everyone how crucial it is for those who live near coastal areas, the Chesapeake Bay, or its tributaries, to understand Maryland\u2019s\u00a0Know Your Zone<\/i><\/b>\u00a0hurricane evacuation program. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with peak activity typically occurring between mid-August and late October. To learn more about it and hurricane preparedness in Maryland, visit\u00a0KnowYourZoneMD.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Throughout September, MDEM will share preparedness tips, emergency information, and Public Service Announcements (PSAs) across its digital and social media platforms. These resources are designed to help Marylanders stay informed and prepare for emergencies. Make sure to follow MDEM on its social media channels (MDEM Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0MDEM X [formerly Twitter]<\/a>,\u00a0MDEM LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0MDEM YouTube<\/a>, and\u00a0MDEM NextDoor<\/a>), and visit the\u00a0MDEM<\/a>\u00a0website regularly for the latest updates and guidance on how to keep you and your loved ones safe.<\/p>\n

For more information on how to be prepared for any hazard, you can also visit the\u00a0Federal Emergency Management Agency<\/a>, the\u00a0National Weather Service<\/a>, or the\u00a0American Red Cross<\/a>. To receive alerts, tips, and resources related to threats and hazards that may affect Maryland, text\u00a0MdReady\u00a0<\/i>to 211-631 or text\u00a0MdListo<\/i>\u00a0for Spanish.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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CONTACT:
\nJorge Castillo,\u00a0jorge.castillo@maryland.gov<\/a>, 443-381-3518
\nEd McDonough,\u00a0ed.mcdonough@maryland.gov<\/a>, 410-446-3333
\nTravis Brown,\u00a0travis.brown2@maryland.gov<\/a>, 410-702-3726
\n24\/7 line: 877-636-2872<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As Maryland Hits the Height of Hurricane Season, Make Sure You and Your Family Are Prepared For All Hazards HANOVER, MD (September 4, 2024) \u2014\u00a0September marks National and Maryland Preparedness Month, and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) is urging all Marylanders and visitors in the State to be prepared for all emergencies, to  Read the Rest…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":224,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","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":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","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