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Emergency Preparedness Expo

Join Us!

September 28, 2024

10 AM - 2 PM

Washington County Public Safety Training Center

18350 Public Safety Pl, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Come and learn how to:

  • Build an emergency supply kit

  • Create a family emergency plan

  • Stay informed about different types of emergencies

Enjoy informative workshops, hands-on training sessions including CPR and Stop The Bleed courses, and meet with local emergency responders.

Demonstrations:

  • K9 (Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police)
  • Simulation Room
  • CPR & Stop The Bleed Training
  • Maryland State Police Helicopter
  • First Energy Demonstration
  • Behavioral Narcan Training
  • Drone Demonstration

Kids Zone:

  • Balloon Sculptures
  • Face Painting
  • Photo Booth
  • Spray House

Mascot Visits from:

  • Bob The Builder
  • 106.9 The Eagle
  • Smokey The Bear
  • Sparky The Fire Dog

Food Vendors:

Exhibitors:

  • Division of Emergency Services
  • Office of Emergency Management
  • Washington County Emergency Communications (911 Center)
  • 811/Columbia Gas
  • Western MD K9 Search Team
  • Mid-Atlantic Dogs SAR
  • Public Safety Training Center
  • Sheppard Pratt-Mobile Crisis
  • Washington County Sheriff’s Office
  • Maryland State Police
    • Crime Lab
    • Recruitment
  • MSFA Fire Prevention Ambassadors
  • American Red Cross
  • CVVFA Responder Safety
  • Miss Utility/Columbia Gas
  • State Fire Marshal
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Department of Social Services
  • Washington Goes Purple
  • Meritus Medical Center
  • RACES
  • Washington County Health Department
  • Heatstroke Temp Display/ Child Safety Seats – Meritus
  • Firstnet AT&T
  • Narcan Training
  • Health Department – Behavioral
  • MIEMSS Pediatric Group – Sleep Safe Display
  • Children’s Village
  • U.S. Army – Hagerstown Recruitment Office
  • Washington County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Assoc.
  • Behavioral Health Services

Apparatus:

  • Command Center
  • Hazmat Truck
  • Airport Crash Truck
  • Fairplay Fire Dept.
  • State Fire Marshal with Robot
  • Firewise
  • Maryland State Police
    • Dive Team with Boat
    • DUI Truck
    • Motorcycle Unit
    • S.T.A.T.E Truck
  • Ambulance
  • Rescue Squad
  • Air Unit & Rehab
  • Maryland Nature Resource Police
  • Information Technology Disaster Resource Center
  • WSCO – Bear, Cat, Police Vehicles
  • Washington County Emergency Air Unit & Rehab

Emergency Management

100 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Phone: (240) 313-2920

Email: [email protected]

TTY users may call any government office
through the Maryland Relay Service
1-800-735-2258

Liberal Leave is in effective for Washington County Government

LIBERAL LEAVE IS IN EFFECT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential personal on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, until noon. Essential personnel are expected to fulfill their duties as usual.

The starting time for today’s Board of County Commissioners meeting will be reevaluated at 9:00 am.

For those required to travel, exercise caution on the roadways. If driving is necessary, ensure your vehicle is completely cleared, drive at a reduced speed, practice caution, and avoid crowding or passing plows.
 
We’ll keep the public informed of any changes. Stay updated by monitoring Washington County Government’s website and social media channels for the latest information. Your safety is our priority!