- Home - Department of Emergency Services which operates and maintains 911 and Emergency Management, “Somerset Central,” serving as the county Public Safety Answering Point.
- About Us - The primary mission of the Department is to receive 911 emergency calls for ambulance, fire, rescue, or police, and to dispatch and/or coordinate the response of the appropriate agencies.
- History - Learn the history of Somerset County Maryland Department of Emergency Services.
- Meet The Administrative Team - Meet the administrative team at Somerset County Maryland Department of Emergency Services that helps keep our community safe.
- 911 Communications - Somerset County Department of Emergency Services 9-1-1 Communications Division answers all emergency phone calls & administrative lines.
- 911 Addressing - When you request the assistance of emergency personnel, they need to be able to find you. The easiest and best way is to have your address displayed correctly.
- Dialing 911 - 9-1-1 should be used whenever there is immediate danger to life or property. It should be called to report fires, crimes in progress, or medical emergencies.
- Fire & EMS - Somerset Central dispatches 8 fire companies which are all volunteer-staffed, and two ambulance companies.
- Police Agencies - Somerset Central dispatches the Princess Anne Police Department, Somerset County Sheriff’s Department, and the Crisfield Police Department.
- Statistics - View Somerset County, MD emergency service statistics for 911 calls including EMS and fire reports from the past year.
- 911 Residential Survey - Our ability to handle emergency calls quickly & effectively depends on the accuracy of our information. Please take our 911 residential survey.
- Emergency Medical Services - The EMS Division has a mission to provide the highest quality of pre-hospital emergency care to every resident & visitor of Somerset County, MD.
- Emergency Management - The Somerset County Department of Emergency Services has the mission of coordinating the resources necessary to respond to an emergency.
- Emergency Preparedness - The Somerset County Department of Emergency Services is pleased to provide you with a copy of this “Citizen’s Guide to Emergencies”.
- Shelter Information - The local evacuation shelter is Washington Academy and High School, located at 10902 Old Princess Anne Road in Princess Anne.
- Hazard Mitigation - Hazard mitigation describes actions taken to help reduce or eliminate long-term risks caused by hazards or disasters.
- Nuisance Food Plan - Nuisance flooding refers to hightide flooding that causes public inconveniences, such as road closures and disruptions to daily activities.
- LEPC - The purpose of the Somerset County’s LEPC is to enhance Somerset County preparedness and response to hazardous materials incidents.
- RACES - RACES concentrates on emergency and civil communications to support the safety of Somerset County residents.
- CERT - In the aftermath of hurricanes, floods, fires, and other emergencies, Somerset County Emergency Services counts on the dedication of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers to help safeguard lives and property.
- Public Education - We are pleased to offer your group the opportunity to tour the 9-1-1 Center or to arrange for a speaker to visit your location.
- Preparedness Pals - Learn about our Preparedness PAL’s (Peer Assisted Leaders) program for Somerset County, MD students to learn emergency safety.
- HeartSaver Courses - Healthcare Provider CPR, Heartsaver First Aid/CPR & AED Bloodborne Pathogens courses offered by Somerset County Volunteer Fire Chiefs’ Association.
- Contact Us - Contact the Somerset County Maryland Department of Emergency Services. Emergency Services: 410-651-0707. Central Communications: 410-651-2633
- Accessibility - At Somerset Emergency Services, we are committed to providing our users with a website that is accessible to the largest audience possible.