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Code Red Heat Alert Initiative

Mayor Sheila Dixon joined with City agency leaders in announcing the 2009 Code Red Heat Alert initiative, a multi-agency, coordinated approach to providing cooling relief to vulnerable populations in Baltimore City during a heat crisis.

Hurricane Season is Here

The Atlantic hurricane season ranges from June 1 to November 31.  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.

 

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

MOEM Prepares for Obama

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.

 

Sat. July 4, 2009