MDOT MVA urging Marylanders to Be the LOOK TWICE Driver Educational messaging and safety tips for drivers and riders planned throughout May Sometimes you see them, many times you don’t. To raise awareness and encourage all travelers to share the road with motorcycle riders, Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month […]
Drive Like You Work Here: Marylanders Urged to Stay Focused
To Protect Themselves and Others in Work Zones Governor Hogan Declares April Work Zone Safety Awareness Month; April 28 is Go Orange/Roadway Worker Appreciation Day To help stress a message of safety for highway workers as well as for drivers and passengers, Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is asking all Marylanders […]
Roadways will Look Different as Many Students Return
To In-Person Learning SHA Urges Drivers, Parents and Students to Stay Alert As Many Marylanders Head Back to Classrooms and Look Out for Each Other As public school students in many jurisdictions across Maryland continue transitioning back to the classroom next week after almost a year of virtual learning, the Maryland Department of Transportation […]
MDOT MVA Shares Safety Tips for Older Driver
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 […]
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