Safety Awareness Week Of the more than 4.4 million licensed drivers in Maryland, 850,000 are 65 or older. As we age, there are physical, cognitive and sensory changes that can inhibit a person’s ability to drive. During Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, December 7-11, 2020, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) […]
Fire Marshal Reminds “Be Vigilant of Fire Safety”
As We Settle Into The Winter Season and Enjoy Upcoming Holiday Festivities Safely State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci reminds all Marylanders to check for fire safety within their homes as well as where they work. “Fire and life safety is everyone’s responsibility. By testing smoke alarms and CO detectors, keeping exits clear of obstructions, […]
Citizens Reminded of Fire Safety During Thanksgiving
The kitchen is the heart of every home, and safety must be the first recipe to follow when preparing the family feast. On Thanksgiving Day, many activities are occurring with friends and family in the home. “Holidays are a time of celebration. Please follow these simple guidelines to ensure a fire-safe Thanksgiving Day meal,” states […]
National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week
Focuses on Protecting First Responders Motorists Urged to Slow Down, Move Over When Approaching Traffic Incidents In support of Governor Larry Hogan declaring November 9-15 as National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week in Maryland, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), together with the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), MDTA Police and the […]
Fire Marshal Reminds Residents About Heat Source Safety
State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is reminding residents to use best practices when heating their homes as temperatures continue to drop. Heating equipment is involved in one out of every five home fire-related deaths, and half of all home heating fires will occur during the months of December, January, and February. “Like clockwork, my […]
Halloween Fire and Life Safety Tips for Parents
Even as parents and caregivers continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, Halloween is still one of the most exciting nights of the year. This year’s festivities will look a little different and call for creative alternatives that are both fun and follow local COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations. But regardless of how you choose to celebrate […]
“Haunted House” Fire Safety Emphasized by State Fire Marshal
The start of Halloween season is upon us, which means, typically, dozens of haunted house attractions would be preparing to open to the public all across Maryland. However, this year, the state’s COVID-19 pandemic emergency has closed or significantly reduced the number of attractions. State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci wants to remind everyone the […]
Fire Marshal Provides Fall & Winter Heating Tips
As the days get shorter and the temperature begins to drop, we depend on multiple heating sources to stay warm inside our homes. State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is providing Marylanders life and home saving heating safety tips. “Elements of heating resources continue to be a significant factor in home fires in Maryland,” according […]
MSP to Continue Increased Enforcement Thru Weekend
Troopers To Continue Increased Enforcement Through The Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend Maryland state troopers will be extra vigilant looking for impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers this Independence Day weekend to ensure travelers get to their holiday destination safely. With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday this year, the holiday will be a […]
Maryland State Police on Enforcing The Laws
This press release is designed to inform the public of our commitment to ensuring safety and enforcing the laws in Maryland. Our message this week is aggressive driving kills. Aggressive driving is a traffic offense defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as occurring when “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic […]
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