Adventist Healthcare Active Assailant Tabletop Exercises

In October and December of 2024, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) facilitated two tabletop exercises (TTXs) at different Adventist HealthCare (AHC) facilities with stakeholders from AHC, the…

Hurricane Helene: A Look at the Impact of Innovative Responses to Disasters

03 Feb

Hurricane Helene: A Look at the Impact of Innovative Responses to Disasters

As Hurricane Helene approached the Gulf Coast in September 2024, communities braced for impact, aware of the potential devastation that heavy rains, flooding, and high winds could bring. Amid the…

MDERS Supports HSEEP Course with PG OHS/EM

21 Jan

MDERS Supports HSEEP Course with PG OHS/EM

This past December, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) collaborated with the Prince George’s County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (PG OHS/EM) to host an offering…

2024 MDERS Steering Committee Election

14 Jan

2024 MDERS Steering Committee Election

The annual MDERS Steering Committee election was held during the December 2024 meeting. The elected stakeholders were Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) Lt. Nicholas Fiore as chair and Montgomery…

Advancing Regional Preparedness in Fiscal Year 2021

20 Dec

Advancing Regional Preparedness in Fiscal Year 2021

In Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, the period from June 1, 2022, through May 31, 2023, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) played a vital role in strengthening stakeholder…

MDERS Employee Honored for Excellence in Training and Innovation

10 Dec

MDERS Employee Honored for Excellence in Training and Innovation

In November 2024, Elizabeth Adams, an Emergency Response Specialist for the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS), was recognized by the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) for her…

Washington Gas Exercise: Strengthening Multidisciplinary Gas Leak Response

19 Nov

Washington Gas Exercise: Strengthening Multidisciplinary Gas Leak Response

In the event of an emergency incident, seamless coordination between public safety agencies and private sector partners is critical to respond to rapidly evolving threats. To improve preparedness, the Mongomery…

Stadium Security and Crowd Control: Challenges Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

06 Nov

Stadium Security and Crowd Control: Challenges Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

With several games scheduled in cities nationwide, such as major venues in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, the United States (U.S.) faces the task of ensuring the safety of…

MDERS Supports the First Phase of the OEMHS EMG Exercise Series

22 Oct

MDERS Supports the First Phase of the OEMHS EMG Exercise Series

Interdisciplinary coordination is paramount to position a jurisdiction to effectively mitigate, plan, respond, and recover from various emergencies. As a pivotal cog in this process, the Montgomery County Office of…

Enhancing Public Safety Through Aerial Platform Training

04 Oct

Enhancing Public Safety Through Aerial Platform Training

As threats to public safety evolve, so must the tactics and tools law enforcement offices utilize. To prepare for the altering threat landscape, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System…