Harford County Department of Emergency Services

Harford County Department of Emergency Services The Harford County Department of Emergency Services is responsible for 911 and planning, preparednes For questions, please contact us at 410-638-4900.
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The Harford County Emergency Management social media page has been created for the purpose of keeping the citizens of the county more informed about the hazards and emergencies in the region. This page is intended for public outreach and emergency alert dissemination and should not be mistaken as a vehicle to contact emergency operations. Please be informed that this page is not monitored 24/7 and

County Emergency Management is not liable for responding to any comments posted by the users. If there is an EMERGENCY please dial 9-1-1 for immediate assistance. For more disaster related information, please log on to our webpage www.harfordpublicsafety.org.

06/17/2026

📢 Save the Date! 🗓️

Join us for Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Harford County on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Harford County Department of Emergency Services Annex in Jarrettsville.

Safely dispose of unused or expired medications, vitamins, veterinary medications, and medical sharps.

For information, please contact us at 410-638-3333 or [email protected].

Harford County Sheriff's Office
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06/17/2026

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the Harford County Health Department received confirmation from the Maryland Department of Health that a fox submitted by Harford County tested positive for the rabies virus.

Although this fox was found near the 2400 block of Claret Drive in Fallston, Maryland, it may have exposed other persons and pets in the surrounding area. Witnessing a fox is not cause for alarm, but if you or your pets have had contact with a fox in this area, please contact the Harford County Health Department at 410-877-2300 for follow up.

This office would like to remind the citizens of Harford County of the following ways to protect themselves and their pets:
1) Always keep pets leashed when out for walks and closely monitored in your backyard.
2) All cats, dogs, and ferrets should remain up to date on their rabies vaccinations through their vet office or local rabies vaccination clinic.
3) Cover trash cans and do not leave pet food outside.
4) Avoid feeding, petting, or interacting with wildlife in any way.
5) Notify Harford County Animal Control at 410-638-3505 if you observe a stray animal showing abnormal behaviors such as excessive affection, aggression, lethargy or disorientation.

In September 2025, Harford County emergency medical services launched its whole blood program to provide blood to patien...
06/16/2026

In September 2025, Harford County emergency medical services launched its whole blood program to provide blood to patients in the field suffering from trauma or internal bleeding before they arrive at a hospital.

Blood used in the field is provided by Inova Blood Donor Services. To help bolster their supply, DES is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, July 14, 2 to 7 p.m. at the Department of Emergency Services, 2220 Ady Road, Forest Hill. Donations from this drive will support Inova and patients in the Harford County community.

To schedule a donation, scan the QR code below, call 866-256-6372 and use code 9096 or visit https://bit.ly/HCDES0714.

We are hiring fire dispatchers. If you're interested, but want to learn more about the position, visit our recruitment o...
06/15/2026

We are hiring fire dispatchers. If you're interested, but want to learn more about the position, visit our recruitment open house on Wednesday, June 24, from 5 to 7 p.m.

06/15/2026

Partly cloudy skies and drier conditions overall today and Tuesday as high pressure moves into the region. Showers and thunderstorms could occur Wednesday afternoon and evening primarily east of I-81 ahead of a strong cold front that will transition into the region Thursday.

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...Harford County in nort...
06/15/2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Harford County in northern Maryland...
East central Baltimore County in northern Maryland...
Cecil County in northeastern Maryland...

* Until 1000 PM EDT.

* At 936 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Conowingo to Baltimore, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by
downed trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.

* Locations impacted include...
Elkton, Aberdeen, Havre De Grace, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Calvert,
Bel Air South, Parkville, Bel Air North, Carney, Perry Hall, White Marsh, Fallston, Riverside, Hampton, Kingsville, North East, Pleasant Hills, Jarrettsville, Rising Sun, and Perryman.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building. Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...Eastern Carroll County...
06/15/2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Carroll County in north central Maryland...
Northeastern Baltimore City in northern Maryland...
Northwestern Harford County in northern Maryland...
Baltimore County in northern Maryland...

* Until 945 PM EDT.

* At 856 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Railroad to Gamber, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by
downed trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.

* Locations impacted include...
Pikesville, Cockeysville, Westminster, Towson, Randallstown,Parkville, Owings Mills, Bel Air North, Eldersburg, Carney,
Reisterstown, Lochearn, Mays Chapel, Timonium, Fallston, Hampstead, Hampton, Manchester, Sykesville, and Jarrettsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building. Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 335 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOL...
06/14/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 335 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS, including Harford County..

06/12/2026

June is National Safety Month. It is up to folks to Move Over or Slow Down when approaching work zones and for emergency responders. We are Serious About Safety and are advancing a culture of safety through strategies and innovation. Please do you part and obey the rules of the road – for highway worker safety, first responder safety and YOUR safety.

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2220 Ady Road
Forest Hill, MD
21050

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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