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Center for Cyber, Health, and Hazard Strategies

A Year of Service. A Legacy of Resilience.

In 2025, CHHS advanced its mission of turning resilience from concept into practice. Through thousands of hours of training, planning, outreach, and collaboration, CHHS supported emergency preparedness and response efforts across Maryland and beyond.

Working at the intersection of policy, research, and real-world operations, CHHS helped governments, health systems, academic institutions, and communities strengthen their ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from complex challenges. The impact is reflected not only in numbers, but in stronger systems, better coordination, and more resilient communities.

This report highlights a year defined by partnership, innovation, and measurable impact across every aspect of preparedness work.

Impact at a Glance

The following highlights provide a snapshot of CHHS’s work in 2025, reflecting the scale of its training, planning, outreach, and operational support. Together, these figures illustrate the center’s reach, experience, and commitment to advancing preparedness in practice.

17

Trainings Conducted
193

Combined Years of Staff Experience
315

Community Outreach Hours

14

Exercises Developed and Facilitated
3

States Supported
17

Full-Time Staff

$55.25 Million

Dollars Saved Through Preparedness Efforts
31,200

Hours Supporting Emergency Preparedness and Response

The Experts Behind the Impact

Behind every plan, training, and partnership is a team of dedicated experts committed to strengthening preparedness and resilience. The staff of CHHS bring deep experience in public health, emergency management, law, and policy, working alongside partners to help communities prepare for and respond to complex challenges.

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200+

Exercises Facilitated Over the Center's History
500+

Strategic Documents Produced
50+

Agencies Served as Clients

25

Countries/International Collaborations
27

States Served
6

U.S. Territories & Special Jurisdictions

23

Maryland County Partnerships
5

Presidential Inaugurations Supported
23

Years in Operation

Emergency Response Plans (2) – Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Hazard Annexes (2) – Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Evacuation Plan – Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management
Emergency Operations Plan – Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) – City of Rockville
Human Services Annex (EOP) – Frederick County Division of Emergency Management

Continuity of Operations Annexes (20) – Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management
COOP Program – Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management (base plan)
COOP – Housing Authority of Baltimore City

Emerging Infectious Disease Plan – Prince George’s County Health Department
Logistics and Deployment – Prince George’s County Health Department
Medical Countermeasures – Prince George’s County Health Department
Communications Plan – Prince George’s County Health Department
Communications Plan – Baltimore City Health Department
Closed POD Plan – Baltimore City Health Department
Medical Waste Disposal Plan – Baltimore City Health Department
Cyber Response Plan – Prince George’s County Health Department

Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments – Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management
Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation – Frederick County Division of Emergency Management
Integrated Preparedness Plan – Frederick Division of Emergency Management

Strategic Plan – Prince George’s County Office of Homeland Security
Strategic Plan – Prince George’s County Division of Emergency Management
Emergency Management Accreditation Program Process – Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

14

Exercises Developed and Facilitated
17

Trainings Conducted
390

Individuals Trained

315

Community Outreach Hours
3

Community Volunteer Trainings
10

Local Business Preparedness Presentations

12

One-Page Guides on Community Preparedness (translated into multiple languages)
18

Preparedness Outreach Events at Community Centers, Schools, and Senior Centers

58

Presentations Delivered
9

Media Appearances
10

Legislative Testimonies

Building the Future of Preparedness

CHHS experts bring real-world experience into the classroom, bridging academic learning and operational practice.

Educating the Next Generation

CHHS continued its commitment to preparing the next generation of leaders in cybersecurity law and policy, public health preparedness, and emergency management. Through teaching, mentoring, and specialized instruction, CHHS helps future practitioners navigate complex cybersecurity, health, and hazard challenges with skill and confidence.

130+ UMB Alumni Hired by CHHS
130 Agencies Employing CHHS Alumni
31 Courses Taught in 2025
234 Students Enrolled in 2025
11 Graduate Externships in 2025
12 Graduates, Certificate in Cybersecurity & Crisis Management in 2025

Working Together for Stronger Preparedness聽

Partnerships remain at the heart of CHHS’s work. By collaborating with government agencies, health systems, academic institutions, and community organizations, CHHS brought together diverse expertise to strengthen preparedness, improve response capabilities, and address complex cybersecurity, health, and hazard challenges. These partnerships help turn planning, training, and policy into practical actions that build stronger, more resilient systems.

Maryland Office of Resilience
Maryland Department of Commerce
Maryland Artificial Intelligence Workgroup
Maryland’s Congressional Delegation

Anne Arundel County, Md., Office of Emergency Management
Baltimore City Department of Health
Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management
City of Rockville, Md.
Washington, D.C., Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
Frederick County, Md., Office of Emergency Management
Housing Authority of Baltimore City
Howard County, Md., Office of Emergency Management
Maryland Department of Emergency Management
Montgomery County, Md., Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Prince George’s County, Md., Health Department
Talbot County, Md., Emergency Management Division
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Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

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