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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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Emergency Services Reminds Residents to Prepare Now in Advance of Predicted Busy Hurricane Season
05/30/2024
Category: Emergency Services
With multiple weather forecasting services and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) predicting an exceptionally active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) urges residents to begin their preparations now. “The NOAA 2024 hurricane forecast calls for more storms than ever before and it is important that all Marylanders take preparations seriously,” said MDEM Secretary Russ Strickland, “High winds, storm surge, tidal and inland flooding can all be deadly consequences of hurricanes and tropical storms.” Read more
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