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Resources From the Maryland Department of Emergency Management When thunder roars, head indoors! Quick Facts: Outdoor StrikesOver 98% of lightning casualties are from people outdoors in a storm. Get inside as soon as you hear thunder in the distance, and your chances...

The April Garrett County Local Management Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.  This will be a hybrid meeting. AGENDA: https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Local-Management-Board-Agenda-April-2024.pdfMeeting...

The April Behavioral Health Education Task Force meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.  The meeting will be virtual. AGENDA:...

Oakland Youth Football players teamed up with staff of Health Education and Outreach at the Garrett County Health Department to talk about "Lungs to Last a Lifetime." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8I6z7woWo8 Submitted by the Garrett County Health Department's...

Registration is Open! FREE Car Seat Check with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician - May 1, 2024 at Southern Garrett Rescue SquadCertified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available at the Southern Garrett County Rescue Squad in Oakland on May 1st...

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Resources From the Maryland Department of Emergency Management Tiny (or not-so-tiny) chunks of ice falling from the sky! Not our idea of a good time. Quick Facts: A Stormy IcemakerHail consists of balls of ice that form in the extreme turbulence of strong...

The April MHAC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.  The meeting will be held virtually.Tuesday Apr 16, 2024 ⋅ 9:30am – 11:30am (Eastern Time - New York) Join with Google MeetMeeting link: meet.google.com/hhh-iitc-ykzJoin by phone(US) +1...

Garrett County Overdose Prevention TeamMonday, April 15, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – Virtual Only Google Meet joining info:Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mhh-tkhm-hivOr dial: (US) +1 262-563-8746 PIN: 969 965 586# The formatted agenda for this meeting can be...

Resources From the Maryland Department of Emergency Management Join folks all across Maryland in one giant tornado drill, the Great Maryland Twister Test, at 10:00AM!*NOTE: An Emergency Alert message will be sent at 10:00AM for the tornado drill. Quick Facts: No Alley...

Please help us identify Garrett County's most critical health issues. This is your opportunity to tell us which topic areas you would like to see prioritized! The Garrett County Health Department champions this work and guides other agencies and organizations to...

Resources From the Maryland Department of Emergency Management Wind can be an overlooked element of severe storms, but don't underestimate it! Quick Facts: The Damage ChampionThe majority of tree and structure damage (and power outages) that happen during...

New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs HEALTH OFFICER, GARRETT COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER This position serves as the Health Officer, an executive level position in the Garrett County Health Department....

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Resources From the Maryland Department of Emergency Management Flooding is one of the most dangerous and common storm hazards in Maryland. Quick Facts: Turn Around; Don't DrownMost flood deaths come from people attempting to drive over flooded roadways. It...

A solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024. To promote safety during this event, the Garrett County Health Department has collected the following resources from local, state, and federal resources: Anne Arundel County Health Department Solar Eclipse Safety...

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