Official account of Baltimore County Emergency Management; provides weather & community emergency info. Dial 911 for emergencies; account not monitored 24/7.
#NationalPreparednessMonth
continues to be the perfect time to mitigate against the risks of severe weather. Take the time to sign-up for
#BaltCoAlert
, it could save a life.
Now more than ever is the time to prepare for hurricanes and heavy storm threats. Make sure that your household is ready for severe weather by preplanning actions outlined below, and signing up for
#BaltCoAlert
at:
A major component to
#NationalPreparednessMonth
is building emergency kits for your household. Stock important items like water, canned food, medicine, hand tools, batteries, and more!
Go a step further by signing-up for
#BaltCoAlert
at:
National Preparedness Month is a great time to remember that flooded roads pose a serious risk to motor vehicles. Remember to
#TurnAroundDontDrown
and do not take risks with standing water.
Stay informed of severe weather by signing up for
#BaltCoAlert
:
On Saturday, our office had the privilege of staffing a table at New Americans Day in Randallstown! We value time spent engaging with the populations we serve.
#NationalPreparednessMonth
doesn't have to be celebrated alone! Discuss with your neighbors how you can best prepare your community for emergencies! A great first step is making sure that you and your neighbors are signed up for
#BaltCoAlert
:
Continue to celebrate
#NationalPreparednessMonth
! If power is lost, keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed and know how long food will remain safe to consume.
Additionally sign-up for
#BaltCoAlert
to remain ahead of the preparedness game:
This
#NationalPreparednessMonth
make sure that you are prepared for the brunt of Hurricane Season. Start by visiting: to build a family evacuation plan, and by signing up for
#BaltCoAlert
at:
Celebrate National Preparedness Month by downloading the FEMA App. Planning geared towards your household that enhances protection and recovery from emergencies awaits!
Go even further by signing-up for
#BaltCoAlert
at:
Children, pregnant people, senior citizens, and those with health conditions potentially have unique needs to consider when planning for emergency situations. Planning to those needs and signing up for
#BaltCoAlert
at: are great preparedness steps to take.
Understanding the emergencies that are most likely to impact your community is a good initial step in preparing yourself and loved ones. Visit for preparedness information and sign-up for
#BaltCoAlert
at:
If taking the boat out this holiday weekend, make sure that you
#KnowBeforeYouGo
! Dangerous weather becomes increasingly threatening when on the water. Monitor conditions and sign up for
#BaltCoAlert
at:
Baltimore County is hosting a September Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Meeting at 1:30 PM on Thursday the 5th. We invite all who wish to attend this virtual meeting to join us by accessing the following link: