The USGS has confirmed a 4.8 magnitude earthquake with epicenter in NJ. We have heard reports that Maryland residents have experienced shaking. We are in contact with local jurisdictions. #earthquake

.Deanne Criswell has been briefed on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and FEMA continues to monitor the situation. We have a member of our FEMAregion3 embedded with Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) and our regional administrator remains in close contact with the state.

.Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) has been activated and operating since early this morning response to the Key Bridge collapse. Live look of our 24/7/365 watch center.

We've increased the state activation level to coordinate resource support for first responders. Governor Wes Moore has declared an emergency.

I have declared a State of Emergency here in Maryland and we are working with an interagency team to quickly deploy federal resources from the Biden Administration.

We have now raised our State Activation Level to, 'Partial,' in support of the #francisscottkeybridge collapse.

Big! We have a Maryland Mesonet site with the Baltimore City limits!

Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) UMD Science NWS Baltimore-Washington Baltimore City OEM The Baltimore Sun BaltimoreDPW #MDwx Governor Wes Moore Lt. Governor Aruna Miller James Hyde Matt Miziorko Chas Eby Brandon M. Scott The Baltimore Banner

Snowy and chilly today. Be careful on roads; many may be icy. Check on vulnerable family/neighbors (and maybe shovel some snow for them if you'd like the good karma). For everything from storm safety to preparing your home for emergencies, check out: bit.ly/-WinterStorms #mdwx

.Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness in Maryland and directed Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) to coordinate resources, state activities to respond to severe weather today -> Wednesday.

This is the first State of Preparedness since enacted by Executive Order earlier this year. #EMGTwitter

Receiving an updated brief from the National Weather Service regarding hazardous weather in Maryland Tue->Wed this week.

Potential impacts statewide:
(1) flooding along and around the Chesapeake Bay,
(2) river, saturated ground flooding, and
(3) gusty winds, which can cause power outages. #MDready

Excited to be in Annapolis today as Governor Wes Moore announces a new State Cybersecurity Task Force, a partnership of the Department of IT, MD National Guard, & Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM)

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Saturday morning through Saturday evening. Additions to the watch or issuance of warnings and/or advisories are likely Friday. Check weather.gov/lwx/winter for the latest information. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx

We could see some rain and snow heading our way shortly. Avoid travel if possible, make sure you are prepared in the event of power outages, and keep an eye on local forecasts.

Deputy Secretary Chas Eby recently participated in a workgroup that developed a white paper titled, 'Preparing for the Next Pandemic Response Through Strengthened Collaboration,' published through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). (1/4)

Our first Maryland Mesonet site in Clarksville is now streaming to the public via National Weather Service Enhanced Data Display (EDD): shorturl.at/mwNZ9

Under 'Surface Obs and Analysis', select the 'Synoptic API' from the 'Data Source' field. More sites coming online soon!🤞 #MdWx

Thank you Governor Wes Moore for your message to Marylanders for #MarylandWinterSafetyWeek .

Keep yourself and loved ones safe and warm this winter by staying prepared for any emergency. Visit mdem.maryland.gov for more tips and resources. #wecare

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore creates ‘state of preparedness’ to ensure government coordination ahead of emergencies trib.al/RufDso7

.Governor Wes Moore Signs Executive Order to Enhance Coordination Ahead of Emergencies

Kevin Kinnally's Coverage: tinyurl.com/2p9atxku

#MDpolitics #EMGTwitter #MACoCon Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM)

We are beyond excited to have the new Chief Resilience Officer, Mike Hinson, at Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) and open up the Maryland Office of Resilience. #EMGTwitter

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