{"id":28081,"date":"2025-12-08T08:54:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T13:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mdem\/?p=28081"},"modified":"2025-12-08T15:24:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T20:24:06","slug":"eighth-annual-maryland-winter-safety-week-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mdem\/2025\/12\/08\/eighth-annual-maryland-winter-safety-week-begins\/","title":{"rendered":"Eighth Annual Maryland Winter Safety Week Begins"},"content":{"rendered":"

MDEM, FEMA, NWS, State Agencies Partner to Increase Public\u2019s Awareness of Winter Hazards<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
HANOVER, MD (December 8, 2025)<\/strong> \u2014 Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed December 8 through 14, 2025 as Maryland Winter Safety Week, marking the eighth year of a statewide initiative to help Marylanders prepare for, respond to, and stay safe during winter weather. The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) is once again partnering with the National Weather Service (NWS), The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP), and other State and local agencies to increase public awareness of winter hazards and promote practical preparedness steps.MDEM Secretary Russ Strickland<\/strong>\u00a0underscored the need for advance preparation. \u201cEach winter brings hazards that can result in injuries, loss of life, and costly damage here in Maryland,\u201d\u00a0Strickland said.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cThat\u2019s why during Maryland Winter Safety Week MDEM and our partners are stressing the importance of being informed about winter hazards and what you can do to stay safe. Winter preparedness is part of what it means to be a Marylander and taking winter safety precautions seriously helps protect us all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Building a culture of preparedness in Maryland means weaving readiness into daily life. It\u2019s checking in on neighbors, staying up to date on alerts, and making sure\u00a0 we know what to do when severe weather rolls in. Whether we find ourselves at home, work, or school, when Marylanders make preparedness part of their routine, they help each other stay safe, bounce back quicker, and stand together when things get tough.<\/p>\n

\u201cMDEM is committed to help shape a more resilient Maryland where communities thrive,\u201d\u00a0Strickland added<\/strong>. \u201cThis winter, the best way to stay safe is simple: have multiple ways to get alerts, stay informed, and stay ready.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Weeklong Awareness Campaign<\/h3>\n

Throughout Maryland Winter Safety Week, MDEM and its partners will share safety information, preparedness tips, and interactive content across MDEM\u2019s social media channels. This year\u2019s campaign highlights:<\/p>\n