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Council Meeting Highlights, September 9, 2025
09/11/2025
Category: Emergency Services County Council
The Talbot County Council’s September 9 meeting featured a U.S. flag presentation honoring the County’s annual 9/11 remembrance, proclamations for Constitution and Citizenship Week and National Preparedness Month, a robust Board of Health update, and the introduction of new legislation and water and sewer plan amendments. The meeting also highlighted major parks and recreation planning efforts, senior task force expansion, and several key infrastructure approvals. Read more
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Talbot County Recognizes Pet Preparedness Month
06/04/2025
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In recognition of Pet Preparedness Month, Talbot County Emergency Services (DES) and Talbot Humane encourage all pet owners to include pets in their emergency plans to ensure complete family readiness during an emergency or disaster. Read more
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Teaching the Next Generation About First Aid
03/17/2025
Category: Emergency Services
Madison Loker, Emergency Services Coordinator at the Talbot County Department of Emergency Services (DES), regularly teaches emergency preparedness and first aid to adults. However, last week, she had the unique opportunity to introduce these lifesaving skills to a younger audience during the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center’s Afterschool Program. Read more
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Talbot County Crews Respond to Winter Storm to Keep Residents Safe
01/06/2025
Category: Emergency Services County Manager’s Office County Council
Winter Storm Blair brought significant snowfall and icy conditions to Talbot County, and local crews are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of residents. The Talbot County Roads Department and Emergency Services teams have been on the job around the clock, battling the storm's effects and preparing for potential challenges as wind drifts are expected later tonight. Read more
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Talbot County Prepares for Hurricane Season with Comprehensive Shelter Tour
06/17/2024
Category: Partner Agencies Emergency Services
In preparation for hurricane season, the Talbot County Department of Social Services, with support of the Talbot County DES, ensures the county's designated emergency shelter is fully operations and ready to serve. Read more
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September Declared National Preparedness Month
08/25/2023
Category: Emergency Services County Council
Brian LeCates, Director of Emergency Services and Geneva Schaffle, Division Chief, Emergency Management, accepted a proclamation recognizing September as National Preparedness Month. Read more
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