Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness

Community Resources:

• Ready.gov: National public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters.
• Maryland Responds: Register as a responder willing to provide services during a disaster or emergency situation.
• Natural Disasters & Severe Weather: Find information about types of natural disasters and weather emergencies.
• Pet Preparedness: Information on how to be prepared to care for your pets during an emergency from the CDC. Have you included pets in your disaster plan? Don’t wait until it’s too late.

Preparing Makes Sense: A short instructional video from FEMA explaining the key steps to emergency preparedness, including making a plan, being informed, building a kit, and getting involved.

Maryland Responds

WANT TO DO MORE?
Learn how you can help in a public health emergency as a Maryland Responds volunteer!

MD Responds is a web-based system where Maryland residents can register as volunteer responders to disasters, local emergencies, and ongoing public health efforts. Once you are registered, you will be notified when a volunteer need arises in your area. You are free to accept or decline participation in any response, and you have the choice to receive notifications about volunteer needs in your local area, regionally, statewide, or even nationally. You will also receive information about available volunteer trainings in your region.

When a Public Health Emergency Occurs, MARYLAND RESPONDS!