Wicomico County, Maryland

Department of Emergency Services

The Department of Emergency Services is made up of three divisions;

The Radio Division, the Communications Division, and the Emergency Management Division.

Each division has its own distinct function which meshes with the other divisions to make a complete multi-functional operation.

Current Advisories

· What you should do if it is extremely hot.

· Outdoor Burning Ban Information. Effective 7/20/10.

Administration	Emergency Management Division	Communications Division	Radio Division
History	Organizational Chart	Contact The Dept.	911 Facility Tours

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)	Spanish (En Español) Emergency Preparedness (Estado de Preparación de la Emergencia)	Other Emergency Services Organizations Other Languages Emergency Preparedness
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)	Reverse 911 Community Notification System	Calling 9-1-1
Citizens Emergency Response Training (CERT)	Emergency Preparedness Topics	Health Department and Community Health Topics
Emergency Special Needs Survey	Dept of Emergency Services Speakers Bureau	Public Emergency Alert Sirens

Continuity of Opperations (COOP) Audio Emergency Preparedness Information

National Incident Management System (NIMS) & Incident Command System (ICS)

National Weather Gov’t Site Local Weather

NOAA Weather Radio ALL Hazards

* Mission *

The mission of the department is to provide professional quality service to all the citizens of Wicomico County, to reduce loss of life and property, giving each citizen a sense of pride, security and confidence, not only in the strengths and qualities of the department, but that the department will be ready to meet their needs and challenges in any emergency event in the County. Through maximizing and utilizing all resources the Department of Emergency Services is able to effectively and successfully provide services to the citizens of Wicomico County at all times.