AACO Office of Emergency Management

The Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management manages the County's response to major emergencies (Account not monitored 24/7, call 911 for emergencies)

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Want to help keep Anne Arundel County safe during severe winter weather? The National Weather Service (NWS) Baltimore/Washington office is hosting a FREE SKYWARN® training class right here in Glen Burnie on October 28! Register now to secure your spot: https://t.co/MDwOPARNSw

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Halloween can stress pets. Keep them indoors, secure, away from candy, and make sure ID tags are current. https://t.co/4iIXf9nt8x

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Halloween safety: plan a route, check weather, carry lights, use crosswalks, and keep costumes visible and safe. Get alerts: https://t.co/LOuyvFIe7D

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Please see the correct link: https://t.co/o672dIwkLx

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HazMat incidents may require avoiding an area, evacuating, or sheltering in place. Follow official instructions: https://t.co/FStHmOrS3A

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📢 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: FEMA and FCC will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, at ~2:20 PM ET.

TV & radio broadcasts will be briefly interrupted. No action is required—this is only a test!

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/fqW3LOJgpi

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Shelter-in-place means stay indoors, bring people and pets inside, close windows and doors, and monitor official instructions. https://t.co/ClO342nUsQ

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#BREAKING | **MULTIPLE REPORTS OF GAS ODORS BEING REPORTED | Mostly in the Western end of the County | MERCAPTAN is an additive used by BGE so customers can detect gas leaks | There have been over 30 calls for gas odors since 2:41 PM | This is an unusual amount of incidents | Call 911 if in doubt | Though each incident is different - DON’T TAKE A CHANCE | Call 911 | WE WILL UPDATE WHEN MORE IS AVAILABLE

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Test smoke and CO alarms. Make sure everyone knows what to do if an alarm sounds. CO safety: https://t.co/7E6afrWjy3

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Cyber tip: backup your important files. Photos, insurance records, medical information, business documents, and school files can be hard to replace after an emergency event Take action: Back up important files to a secure location this week: https://t.co/J55OxXxQq0

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Got your November voting plan ready yet? Double-check your registration, find your polling place, or look up drop box locations directly through official County resources. Questions? Get the facts straight from the source! 👉 https://t.co/SgCTUs3YUe

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Disasters can create costs: fuel, lodging, food, meds, repairs, and pet needs. Review financial preparedness: https://t.co/wZzBglm2Fg

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Want to help keep Anne Arundel County safe during severe winter weather? The National Weather Service (NWS) Baltimore/Washington office is hosting a FREE SKYWARN® training class right here in Glen Burnie!🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://t.co/MDwOPARNSw

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Fall storms can damage decorations, tents, trash cans, and outdoor furniture. Secure loose items before storms arrive: https://t.co/Bgo7cruq9S

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Accessibility planning matters. Include mobility devices, meds, assistive tech, service animals, transportation, power, and support contacts. https://t.co/1gzDUPiK6v

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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is currently in effect for #AnneArundel today (10/16) until 8PM.
Secure outdoor objects in your yard that may become projectiles. When you hear thunder, move indoors. To report an outage, call BGE at 877-778-2222 or go to https://t.co/0DmUKE16dP.

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Keep an eye on the weather this afternoon, as a strong front heading through central Maryland brings a real potential for severe thunderstorms. The main window for storms will be roughly 5 PM to 9 PM, so if you have evening plans or a late commute, stay weather-aware.

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Can everyone in your household answer these three questions? Where do we go? Who do we call? What do we take? Take action: Talk through shelter-in-place, evacuation, and family communication plans tonight: https://t.co/Lca50p25G3

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Could your organization operate if power, internet, phones, staffing, or transportation were disrupted? Take action: Review county business preparedness resources and update your continuity plan: https://t.co/gs6NgjusKS

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Today is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction! At Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management, we’re committed to building a safer, more resilient community. Join us in recognizing the importance of reducing disaster risks. Learn more: https://t.co/w0xmc4iFfd