Hurricane Season June 1 - November 30
The Atlantic hurricane season ranges from June 1 to November 30. As we enter the season, it is important to prepare your family and your business. These storms are potentially the most destructive types of storms that can impact Baltimore with the potential to cause coastal and inland flooding, extremely high winds, tornadoes and loss of electrical power.
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Information About Disaster Assistance For 2009-2010 Winter Storms
Updated: May 18, 2010
Baltimore City and Private non-Profit Organizations are eligible for federal disaster aid to assist with recovery from the December 2009 winter storm. See the Snow Storm Information Page for recent updates about assistance related to the 2009-2010 winter season.
Corporate Emergency Access System now available in Baltimore City
On November 18, 2009, Baltimore City officially launched the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) to help minimize business loss in the event of a large-scale emergency. This innovative joint public-private partnership establishes a process enabling key employees to safely and more readily re-enter cordoned-off areas – with approval from local law enforcement officials – following an emergency.
In the event of a fire, water main break, or other emergency, police and fire officials routinely close off surrounding areas as a precaution, even if these areas are not in imminent danger. Through CEAS, participating businesses will be able to pre-designate key personnel who will be allowed access to their company buildings inside safe areas of restricted zones during an emergency to maintain the core functions of the business. Companies must enroll in CEAS before an emergency occurs in order to obtain these secure identification cards.
Baltimore Named Host of 2009 EPA Preparedness Conference
Mark your calendars! Baltimore City will host the 2009 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region III Emergency Preparedness & Prevention Conference. The conference will take place November 14-18, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore. This conference has a long track record of providing of high-quality training and education geared toward both emergency responders and members of the business community. The conference is sponsored by the EPA and by the Local Emergency Planning Committees from Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Harford County, and Howard County. Stay tuned for more details on conference activities, agenda, and registration!
MOEM Coordinates Preparedness for President-Elect Obama’s Whistle Stop Tour
January 21, 2009 – The Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management (MOEM) coordinated the City’s preparations for events surrounding the inauguration of Barack Obama as the nation’s 44th President. On January 17th, 2009, President-Elect Obama stopped in Baltimore for a rally at War Memorial Plaza before continuing on to complete his historic train ride from Philadelphia to the Nation’s Capital. Then, on January 20th, the City managed the impact of the millions of visitors who flocked to the Baltimore-Washington region to be part of inauguration day events. On both dates, MOEM activated the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate interagency response for the events. Unprecedented planning and collaboration by City, State, and Federal entities was reflected in the success of the operations. Over 35,000 spectators were able to view President-Elect Obama’s speech at the War Memorial, and the City was able to effectively manage traffic, access, safety, and other logistical issues.