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…

HERricane and MDERS: Shaping a Female-Driven Future in Public Safety

18 Sep

HERricane and MDERS: Shaping a Female-Driven Future in Public Safety

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) Deputy Director, Operational Support Hannah Thomas, and Emergency Response Specialist Elizabeth Adams had the opportunity to serve as counselors during the second…

MDERS Presents at the National Homeland Security Conference: A Focus on Emerging Drone Technologies

03 Sep

MDERS Presents at the National Homeland Security Conference: A Focus on Emerging Drone Technologies

Building on the success of our presentations at the Maryland Emergency Management Association (MDEMA) Symposium earlier this year, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) continued to showcase our…

CHDS Emergence Program | Oscar Coripuna

25 Jul

CHDS Emergence Program | Oscar Coripuna

With a rapidly evolving landscape of security challenges, institutions such as the Naval Postgraduate School – Center for Homeland Defense and Security (NPS-CHDS) located in Monterey, California, aim to shape…

Enhancing Patrol Scenario Training | A New Era of Law Enforcement Testing

17 Jul

Enhancing Patrol Scenario Training | A New Era of Law Enforcement Testing

Since October of 2023, the Maryland-National Capital Emergency Response System (MDERS) has collaborated with the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) to enhance their Patrol Scenario Training (PST) program. This…