“Be Ready Maryland: A Family Safety Day,” held in recognition of Trauma Awareness Month, is a large, statewide, family-friendly event organized by the Maryland Committee on Trauma that is focused on injury prevention, trauma awareness, and Stop the Bleed training.
The event will take place Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maryland State Police Aviation Headquarters at Martin State Airport in Middle River, Md.
Hosted in partnership with trauma centers across the state, the day will include free hourly Stop the Bleed training sessions, fall prevention classes, a resource fair, and engaging educational activities for all ages. Each participant newly trained in Stop the Bleed will receive a personal bleeding control kit, ensuring that they are equipped with the knowledge and the tools to respond in a life-threatening emergency.
Attendees also can expect food vendors, family-friendly activities and giveaways, participation from local fire and police departments, representation from a wide range of community organizations, and visits from Ravens mascot Poe and the Oriole Bird.
Please visit the Maryland Committee on Trauma website for more details.