Sign up to be an election judge. The Election Judge department is responsible for the recruiting, hiring and training of members of the community who are interested in participating in the election process by serving as an election judge.

The Stormwater Management Division's responsibilities include the inspection of stormwater facilities in the County. Generally speaking, the maintenance of stormwater management facilities is dictated by the maintenance agreement that the County has with the property owner. However, privately owned facilities located in commercial areas are also maintained by the property owner.

Natural climate solutions promote climate resilience while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and capturing carbon. 

Being prepared for hazards and threats increases resilience to climate change impacts. Explore the preparedness tips and resources for individuals and households below from our Office of Emergency Management.

The Office of the Fire Marshal offers this educational seminar to prepare individuals to be crowd managers.

The Family Support Center (FSC) offers free, comprehensive, family-centered, community-based preventive programs for parents, caregivers and their children ages birth to five.

Initiative promoting regular physical activity through walking in the community and highlighting walking clubs offered at the 50+ Centers.

The Howard County Commission for Women is seeking Howard County students to enter its 2026 Women’s History Month poster contest. The deadline to enter is 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2026.

The CARE Line - part of the Child and Adolescent Resources and Education service for Howard County Families - is a resource and referral service for a wide range of family and parenting issues. Explore more below.