Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management

09/18/2026

❤️ Family comes first, especially during emergencies.

When reviewing your emergency plan, remember to account for:

👶 Children
👵 Older adults
♿ Individuals with disabilities
💊 Those with medical needs
🐕 Pets and service animals

🏠 A prepared household is a resilient household.

Prepare today. Protect tomorrow.

09/15/2026

🚨 Would your family know how to reconnect if cell service was disrupted or you became separated during an emergency?

Having a Family Emergency Plan can help reduce confusion, improve communication, and ease stress when disasters strike. 🏠💙

Consider including:

📱 Emergency contacts
📍 Meeting locations
🚗 Evacuation routes
🐾 Plans for pets
📄 Copies of important documents

✅ Preparedness is easier when everyone knows what to do before an emergency happens. Take time to create, review, and practice your family plan regularly.

FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends developing and routinely updating family communication and emergency plans to help keep your loved ones safe. 🌟

09/10/2026

✨ We are immensely proud of Tpr. Donadio for this well-deserved recognition. 👏🚔 Your professionalism, dedication, and commitment to service continue to make us proud. We wish our graduate continued success and a bright future in public service! 🎉🌟

🏆 Congratulations, Tpr. Donadio! 🏆

We would like to take a moment to congratulate Trooper Donadio on being selected as the College Park/Forestville Barracks Trooper of the Month for August 2026! 👏🏾

While responding to a call regarding a pedestrian walking along the highway near John Hanson Highway and the Capital Beltway, Tpr. Donadio demonstrated exceptional professionalism, courage, and dedication to duty.

Upon locating the individual, who refused to comply with commands and ran into active traffic, Tpr. Donadio immediately intervened at great personal risk. Through her swift response and skillful actions, she prevented the individual from being struck by a vehicle and averted a potentially tragic incident.

Tpr. Donadio’s dedication to duty, composure under pressure, and unwavering commitment to the preservation of life are a true reflection of the highest standards of the Maryland State Police.

Her actions are a credit to herself, the College Park/Forestville Barracks, and the Maryland State Police.

Please join us in congratulating Tpr. Donadio on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉👏🏾

Thank you for your courage, professionalism, and commitment to serving and protecting our community. 💙👮🏾‍♀️

09/08/2026

🚨 Preparedness begins with understanding the hazards most likely to affect your community.

For Maryland communities, risks may include 🌊 flooding, 🌀 hurricanes and tropical storms, 🌪️ tornadoes, ❄️ winter storms, 🌡️ extreme heat, and 💻 cyber incidents.

When you know your risks, you can make informed decisions about your family emergency plan, evacuation routes, insurance coverage, and emergency supplies. FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency identifies understanding local hazards as one of the most important preparedness actions individuals can take.

✅ Take a few minutes today to identify the hazards that could affect your home, workplace, or school. Knowing your risk is the first step toward being prepared.

09/04/2026

September is National Preparedness Month.

While preparedness is often highlighted during September, emergency managers work year-round to help communities prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

This year's FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Ready Campaign theme, "Americans Stand Ready," reminds us that preparedness begins with each of us. Small actions today can make a significant difference tomorrow.

This month, MACEM&PS will share simple steps you can take to strengthen personal, family, and community preparedness.

✅ Know your risks
✅ Make a plan
✅ Build a kit
✅ Stay informed

Learn more at Ready!

08/31/2026

🏐 Supporting a Legacy of Leadership

We are proud to support the First Annual Carolyn Smith Clark Volleyball Classic at Twin Arch Crossing Park in Mt. Airy.

More than 50 players from local teams came together for a day of friendly competition, community connection, and a meaningful cause. Proceeds from the event support the Carolyn Smith Clark Scholarship for Women in the Fire Service at Frederick Community College.

The scholarship honors Carolyn Smith Clark's lasting legacy as a respected leader, educator, and advocate for the fire service profession. Through this annual event, her commitment to developing future public safety leaders will continue to inspire and make a difference for years to come. 🏐❤️

08/20/2026

🚨🌟 Preparedness starts with community! 🌟🚨

In recognition of National Emergency Management Awareness Month, we had a fantastic time connecting with community members at the 2026 Shady Grove Preparedness Fair, jointly hosted with Milk Lady Markets Open-Air Farmers Market.

The event featured local safety demonstrations, emergency planning exhibits, and a variety of local vendors. We were proud to join local, state, and federal partners to share safety tips, disaster readiness information, and resources to help families prepare for emergencies.

💡 Fun Fact: Most disasters and emergencies happen close to home, which is why having a family emergency plan and an emergency supply kit can make a big difference when every minute counts!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn, ask questions, and take steps toward becoming more prepared. It was wonderful connecting with our community and sharing information that can help keep families safe before, during, and after disasters. Together, we're building a more resilient and prepared community! 💙🏡🚒🚑

08/18/2026

📚 Another internship chapter comes to a close! We have had more than five years of success with FCPS interns. They are interested, effective, motivated, and team players.

We said goodbye to Grace Yoder, a FCPS Maryland senior who spent the summer interning with the Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety at Frederick Community College. We appreciate Grace's hard work and contributions to our team. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors!

Grace also discovered that around here, professional growth occasionally comes with dessert and cookies!🍪

FCPS students, keep an eye out for upcoming internship opportunities and discover what real-world experience at MACEM&PS is all about!

👀 Stay tuned for future intern calls!

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08/13/2026

Hello, MACo! 🎉

We are excited to be sponsoring and exhibiting at the Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference! Stop by Booth 946 (Bayfront Hall) to connect with our team, learn how our educational pathways and professional services support Marylanders, and snag some fun swag. 🎁

We can't wait to meet you! 👋

08/12/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Mozell J. Person, Ed.D. as the new Associate Vice President/Dean of the School of Public Service, Social Sciences and Education at Frederick Community CollegeFrederick Community College! 🎉

An experienced higher education administrator and educator, Dr. Person has built his career around strengthening academic programs, supporting faculty, and creating meaningful educational opportunities for students.

Prior to joining Frederick Community College Dr. Person held academic leadership positions at community colleges in California, Virginia, and North Carolina, where he led a broad range of academic disciplines and initiatives. His experience includes academic program leadership and development, strategic planning, faculty support, curriculum, enrollment management, and advancing initiatives focused on student equity and success. At the heart of his leadership philosophy is a belief that colleges are at their best when students feel seen, supported, challenged, and that they truly belong.

A native of Southampton County, Virginia, Dr. Person's journey has taken him from a small community in southeastern Virginia to higher education leadership on both coasts. He earned his undergraduate degree in psychology from Chowan University and his graduate degree in clinical-community psychology from Norfolk State University. He later earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership from Gwynedd Mercy University, where his doctoral research examined the sense of belonging among Black students attending a two-year Hispanic Serving Institution.

Dr. Person is passionate about the transformative power of education and the role community colleges play in changing the trajectories of students, families, and communities. As he begins this new chapter at Frederick Community College, he looks forward to building relationships across the College and the greater Frederick community while continuing to champion strong academic programs, collaborative leadership, and student success.

👏 Please join us in giving Dr. Person a warm FCC welcome as he embarks on this exciting new chapter!

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