Six jurisdictions included in request for assistance for local and state agencies ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 27, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for six jurisdictions in Maryland in the wake of the derecho storms that swept across Maryland on June 29 and 30. The request is for Public Assistance, which Read the Rest…
State’s top emergency official started role in May, will call for more outage information from utilities One afternoon in early June, Ken Mallette was in Jacksonville driving from a funeral when he got a text message about severe storms striking Maryland. One of the storms’ 11 tornadoes had just ravaged nearby Fallston. In his Read the Rest…
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in Virginia that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private non-profit organizations affected by Tropical Storm Lee that occurred on Sept. 8 – 9, 2011. “Businesses that suffered economic losses as a result of the disaster and want to Read the Rest…
On July 7, 2012 Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) personnel will conduct door to door health and welfare assessments of Baltimore City residents who have been identified as “at risk” given the ongoing heat wave. Approximately 30 MDDF personnel will work in conjunction with members of the Baltimore Emergency Management Agency (BEMA) during the residential visits. Read the Rest…
Specialized Incident Management Team requested to Assist MEMA and Local Agencies Reisterstown (MD) …In an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of Maryland residents, The Maryland Emergency Management Agency has authorized a specialized Incident Management Team (IMT) to support the on-going response to a complex heat event that is affecting the State. This action will Read the Rest…
Wellness Checks Critical in Saving Lives Reisterstown (MD) … With continued record heat across the State, Maryland officials are asking citizens to take an active role in saving lives. “We need every citizen in Maryland to check on their neighbor,” said Ken Mallette, Executive Director of MEMA. “This extreme heat event poses an immediate threat Read the Rest…
Saturday, July 7th, 2012 – Reporting for July 6th, 2012 – This information is designed to give a snapshot of the daily effect of extreme heat events. More detailed statewide information will be made available during the regular weekly report. The following report is divided by Region1. Read More >>>>>
Never leave your pet in a car when you travel or do errands. During warm weather, the inside of your car can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes, even if you’re parked in the shade. Dogs and cats can’t perspire and can only dispel heat by panting and through the pads of their Read the Rest…
Summer sickness isn’t limited to humans — watch for these common hot weather pet problems. Paw burns or cuts What it looks like: Your pet will likely be limping or avoiding walking on the affected paw. The paw might be red, and the pad might be cracked, he said. What to do: If the pad Read the Rest…
July 5th, 2012 ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has issued a heat advisory across the State for the next several days. As temperatures continue to soar, Governor Martin O’Malley urged Marylanders to take the necessary precautions to prevent heat related illnesses. “It is important as temperatures reach over 100 Read the Rest…