Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week Set For April 5-9
New MDReady WebApp Will Debut as MEMA, National Weather Service Focus on Spring Storm Hazard Preparation, Urge Marylanders to Practice Tornado Drill
REISTERSTOWN, MD (April 6, 2021) Maryland residents are invited to practice what to do in a tornado as part of Severe Storms Awareness Week, April 5-9, 2021. The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) also is launching a new mobile website application during the week. The MdReady WebApp replaces the existing Maryland Prepares App and provides instant access to a wide array of emergency notifications and preparedness information to Marylanders and visitors alike. To install the new WebApp, users can visit MdReady.maryland.gov and follow the prompt to easily add the MdReady shortcut to their mobile device’s home screen.
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Maryland to Appeal Denial of Inaugural Presidential Emergency Declaration
Seeks Reimbursement for Costs
Related To Emergency and Safety Measures
Reisterstown, MD (February 12, 2021) Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland has appealed the federal denial of a request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration to reimburse Maryland agencies for expenses related to the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. in January. The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) sent an appeal through the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs during the period of Jan. 6-21.
“The State of Maryland and several of our jurisdictions were proud to support the peaceful transition of power,” said Gov. Hogan. “We did not hesitate to provide critical support during the January 6 insurrection, and hope that our partners at FEMA will work with us to recoup these expenses.”
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