As leaves continue to fall across the county, make sure that you are protecting your home from wildfire. Removing dry brush largely reduces fuel for fires that can impact large areas and communities.

We need your input! Join us for an in person meeting to provide feedback on our County's Hazard Mitigation Plan: 📅October 22, 2026 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM 📍Rosedale Library Meeting Room 🔗If you can't make it, visit our website to take the survey online: ow.ly/lMM250ZTbJG

As we move toward harsher and colder weather, it is important to know what to do in case a power outage strikes. Keep these items in mind and remain prepared! For severe weather alerts, sign-up for #BaltCoAlert: baltimorecountymd.gov/depart…

#BaltCo is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 PM this evening (10/16). Please remain inside if possible and monitor weather conditions. Sign-up for severe weather alerts at: baltimorecountymd.gov/depart…

It is important to remember that barricades block roadways for a reason. Do not potentially place your vehicle in flood waters by driving around them. #TurnAroundDontDrown For severe weather and flood alerts, sign-up for #BaltCoAlert: baltimorecountymd.gov/depart…

Severe weather of any kind poses a threat to power supply. Get ahead of the storm by assembling a power outage kit for you and your household today! For severe weather alerts, sign-up for #BaltCoAlert: baltimorecountymd.gov/depart…

It is important to keep in mind flood risk as we move through Atlantic Hurricane Season. Keep in mind this risk as your household prepares for fall and cooler months ahead. For severe weather alerts, sign-up for #BaltCoAlert: baltimorecountymd.gov/depart…

It is important to remember that we are still in Atlantic Hurricane Season. The time is now to prepare your household for a severe weather event. Storms that hit other regions, can still have heavy impacts in #BaltCo. Sign-up for severe weather alerts: baltimorecountymd.gov/depart…

Don't miss out on your opportunity to provide feedback on the County Hazard Mitigation Plan! Join us at one of our public meetings: 📅October 08, 2026 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM 📍Campus Metro Center at Owings Mills 📅October 22, 2026 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM 📍Rosedale Library Meeting Room

Have you signed up for #BaltCoAlert? Don't miss out on critical emergency information! Take action today to receive notification of severe situations and resulting protective actions keeping you and your loved ones safe. Use the following link: baltimorecountymd.gov/depart…

Join us for one of our in person public meetings to provide feedback on our County's Hazard Mitigation Plan! 📅October 08, 2026 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM 📍Campus Metro Center at Owings Mills 📅October 22, 2026 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM 📍Rosedale Library Meeting Room

Our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is operating at an enhanced level to continue monitoring the diesel fuel spill at the Baltimore County Detention Center. The EOC brings together county, state, and federal partners to coordinate during emergencies and disasters.

#NationalPreparednessMonth is about getting involved. Help prepare your community by understanding what risks exist in your neighborhood. It is important to assess risk, as communities have multiple profiles, such as flooding, severe storms, etc., and they evolve overtime.

When planning in your household for emergencies, make sure that you incorporate neighbors! Having those around you that you can practice and exercise emergency planning with helps limit personal difficulties, and make sure no needs go unmet! #NationalPreparednessMonth

What's the best way to beat a power outage? Stacking up on essential supplies ahead of time can ensure you have food/water, warm clothing, light, and news sources during the outage. Don't wait! Use #NationalPreparednessMonth to ready yourself before an emergency strikes.

Preparedness is a family conversation. Make sure you are including kids in emergency planning efforts. Games, or practicing necessary response measures, are fantastic methods for doing so. For ideas on including kids in preparedness, visit: ready.gov/kids

Struggling to put together your emergency kit? Start with the basics! Water, medications, chargers, flashlights, and important documents are good beginning points to build around. For #NationalPreparednessMonth inspiration visit: ready.gov/stand-ready

Does your home have an emergency kit? Storing emergency supplies of food, water, medicine, and other essentials can make the difference between a rough and smooth household emergency response. This #NationalPreparednessMonth visit ready.gov/kit and prepare today!

On September 11, we remember the brothers and sisters who answered the call, the civilians whose lives were taken, and the countless families forever changed. We will never forget. #NeverForget #September11

Knowing is half the battle! Make sure that you are remaining informed of emergency situations before they occur. Every second is crucial, allowing you to better respond and handle disaster. Download the FEMA App and sign-up for #BaltCoAlert: baltimorecountymd.gov/depart…