MD Responds is a web based system where you can volunteer to assist in the aftermath of a disaster, emergency, public health crisis or with other public health needs. We are looking for volunteers that have skills or training that could assist in the event of a public health emergency. These persons include:

• Healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, nursing assistants, respiratory therapists, psychiatrists, and veterinarians
• Public health professionals
• Behavioral health and social service professionals including psychologists, social workers, counselors, professional counselors, interpreters, and chaplains
• Support staff such as clerical workers, data entry, greeters, traffic control, and shelter workers

For more information, or to register as a volunteer, please visit the Maryland Responds online registration system.

This emergency notification system enables the County to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and evacuation of buildings or neighborhoods.

The system uses listed phone numbers, but you may also enter additional ways of contacting you. You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, cell, or business phone, email, text messages, hearing impaired receiving devices, and more. You pick where, you pick how. The information you enter is protected and will not be used for any other purpose.

For more information, or to register to receive alerts, please visit Washington County Division of Emergency Services.