Talbot County, Maryland

10/07/2025

Category: Emergency Services

The Talbot County Department of Emergency Services (DES) and partners will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The exercise will be staged at Temple B’Nai Israel and surrounding areas.

Residents may notice increased activity, including emergency vehicles, personnel, and volunteer “actors” portraying victims. The exercise will include a simulated active shooter scenario, but there will be no real threat to the public.

Please avoid walking or driving around the emergency exercise area as much as possible while the exercise is being conducted. Traffic delays are expected.

For more information, contact Madison Loker, Emergency Management Coordinator, at 410-770-8160 or mloker@talbotcountymd.gov.

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