Did you know that federal departments and agencies are required to make adoption of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) a condition for receiving federal preparedness grants and rewards? Many municipalities don’t. However, failure to achieve NIMS compliance could limit your town’s ability to receive monies designed to help you prepare for and recover from local emergencies. For additional information, including how the Maryland Emergency Management Agency can assist in completing NIMS Compliance requirements, visit NIMS.