During COVID-19 Pandemic Small Businesses Can Apply Directly to SBA For Financial Assistance Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland has received official designation from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which provides low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to […]
Gov Hogan Authorizes Maryland HART Team to Assist
With Hurricane Dorian Recovery in North Carolina Parts of Maryland Under Tropical Storm Warning; MEMA Increases State’s Activation Level Governor Larry Hogan today authorized the deployment of members of the Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (MD-HART) to North Carolina to assist in potential rescues from the effects of Hurricane Dorian. As the storm continues its […]
Maryland Launches School Safety Tip Line
Governor Larry Hogan recently launched “Safe Schools Maryland,” a tip line and mobile app designed to streamline reporting of possible threats to students and school facilities. The school safety tip line is coordinated by the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in partnership with the Maryland Center for School Safety. Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, […]
Maryland Launches School Safety Tip Line
Governor Larry Hogan recently launched “Safe Schools Maryland,” a tip line and mobile app designed to streamline reporting of possible threats to students and school facilities. The school safety tip line is coordinated by the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in partnership with the Maryland Center for School Safety. Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, […]
Maryland Historical Trust: If a Hurricane Hits
Tools for Disaster Response and Recovery Like our constituents around the state and partners around the country, the Maryland Historical Trust is watching Hurricane Florence and hoping for the best possible outcomes for the people and places affected by the storm. Although it looks like the worst impacts will remain to the south of Maryland, […]
Gov Hogan’s Federal Disaster Declaration Requests Approved
For Baltimore, Howard Counties After May Floods Federal Funds Will Be Available to Help Recoup Costs for Damage to Infrastructure, Debris Removal Governor Larry Hogan’s request for a presidential disaster declaration for Baltimore and Howard Counties has been granted by the federal government, making federal disaster assistance available to supplement state and local recovery efforts […]
Gov Hogan Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration
For Frederick, Washington Counties Following May Flooding Governor Larry Hogan has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the State of Maryland as a result of the heavy rainfall and flooding that affected Frederick and Washington counties from May 15-19. This was the first of two major flooding events that occurred in May 2018. Officials continue […]
Officials Urge Awareness During Hurricane Season
Atlantic hurricane season is underway and the Calvert County Division of Emergency Management is teaming with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) to promote citizen awareness and preparedness. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November but most hurricane-like weather is seen between mid-August and late October. Calvert […]
MEMA Scholarship Awarded to CHS Student
The Maryland Emergency Management Association (MEMA) awards five scholarships across the state of Maryland to graduating students. MEMA solicits applications from graduating seniors who are entering a field of study in Public Safety. The scholarship provides for $1,000 in expenditures that are invoiced from the college. The applicants are required to contact the local Emergency […]