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Carroll County Cooling Centers to Open Wednesday, June 20th & Thursday June 21st , 2012
June 20th, 2012Cooling Centers to Open Wednesday, June 20 the & Thursday June 21st, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 – Forecasters are anticipating Code Orange days Wednesday and Thursday, June 20 through
June 21, 2012. Because of the anticipated high temperatures and humidity, the Carroll County Department of Citizen
Services will operate six cooling centers around the county today. Residents who are vulnerable to extreme heat and who
do not have air-conditioning in their homes are encouraged to cool off in any of the following locations until the close of
business:
Cooling Center Information and locations can be found at: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/releases/CodeORANGE061912.pdf
U.S. Navy Special Warfare Dynamic Waterborne Demonstration
June 16th, 2012Baltimore, Maryland (June 15, 2012) On Saturday June 16, 2012 and Sunday June 17, 2012 beginning at approximately 1pm, citizens should expect to hear the firing of blank firearms by vessels associated with the U.S. Navy Special Warfare Dynamic Waterborne demonstration. The demonstrations will be conducted on the waters off Fort McHenry. To make citizens and residents of the area aware it is asked that our media partners share this information with viewers and listeners. The United States Coast Guard will initiate a broadcast to mariners including this same information over Marine Band Radio VHF -FM Channel 16.
DHR To Operate Toll-Free “Reunification Line” During The “Star-Spangled Sailabration”
June 14th, 2012June 13 – 19 event in Baltimore will launch the national Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (June 14, 2012) – The Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) will be supporting the “Star-Spangled Sailabration” through operation of a toll-free Reunification Line. DHR will be working with the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Service Systems (MIEMSS) and the American Red Cross (ARC) to help separated parties reunite.
Over 1 million visitors are expected to be in Baltimore during the celebration of the War of 1812, and some individuals may become separated from their parties. Missing person reports, child protective services and other emergency matters will continue to be handled by 911 and appropriate public safety agencies. However, separated parties that fall outside the scope of those emergency situations will be able to use the DHR Reunification Line (DRL) to gain assistance in finding each other.
Emergency personnel at 911 centers, First Aid stations, Hospitals (emergency rooms), and personnel throughout the event will be referring separated parties to contact the DRL. Members of the public may directly contact the DRL at 1-888-756-7836. The DRL will be open from 7 AM to 11 PM Monday June 11 through Tuesday June 19.
For more information, visit the Maryland Department of Human Resources.
Busy Tornado Season in Maryland
May 24th, 2012
WBAL: Experts Explain Increase In Tornadoes, Wild Weather- ABC2News: Maryland tornado alert system comes up short
NWS: Wireless Emergency Alerts on Your Mobile Device
May 19th, 2012
The wireless industry, The FCC, and FEMA will roll-out the WEA’s (Wireless Emergency Alerts) system nationwide this year.
The NWS will start utilizing this by pushing extreme weather warnings over the system in June 2012.
Tornado warnings, flash flood warnings and several other high-end warnings will go direct to wireless users in an affected county automatically if their device is compatible.
More info at http://www.erh.noaa.gov/lwx/WEA/WEA.php
NWS: Wireless Emergency Alerts on Your Mobile Device
May 19th, 2012 |
The wireless industry, The FCC, and FEMA will roll-out the WEA’s (Wireless Emergency Alerts) system nationwide this year.
The NWS will start utilizing this by pushing extreme weather warnings over the system in June 2012. Tornado warnings, flash flood warnings and several other high-end warnings will go direct to wireless users in an affected county automatically if their device is compatible. |
More info at http://www.erh.noaa.gov/lwx/WEA/WEA.php
Delaware Deadline to Apply for SBA Working Capital Disaster Loans for Drought and Excessive Heat is May 30
April 30th, 2012ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes that May 30 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans available in the counties of Kent, New Castle and Sussex in Delaware as a result of the drought and excessive heat that occurred from June 1 through August 30, 2011.
“When the Secretary of Agriculture issues a disaster declaration to help farmers recover from damages and losses to crops, the Small Business Administration issues a declaration to eligible entities affected by the same disaster,” said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East.
Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is available to eligible farm-related and nonfarm-related entities that suffered financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. Except for aquaculture enterprises, agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible to apply to SBA, but nurseries are eligible to apply for economic injury disaster loans for losses caused by drought conditions.
The loan amount can be up to $2 million with a 4 percent interest rate for eligible small businesses and 3 percent for non-profit organizations and terms up to 30 years. The SBA determines eligibility based on the size of the applicant, type of activity and its financial resources. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition. These working capital loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. The loans are not intended to replace lost sales or profits.
Disaster loan information and application forms may be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an email to [email protected]. Loan applications can be downloaded from www.sba.gov. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
Those affected by the disaster may also apply for loans electronically from SBA’s website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/. Completed loan applications must be returned to SBA no later than May 30, 2012.
Maryland Deadline to Apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Drought and Excessive Heat is May 30
April 30th, 2012ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes that May 30 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans available in Maryland as a result of drought and excessive heat that occurred from June 1 through August 30, 2011.
These loans are available in the counties of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Wicomico and Worcester in Maryland.
“These counties are eligible because they are contiguous to one or more primary counties in Delaware. The Small Business Administration recognizes that disaster do not usually stop at county or state lines. For that reason, counties adjacent to primary counties named in the declaration are included, “said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East in Atlanta.
“When the Secretary of Agriculture issues a disaster declaration to help farmers recover from damages and losses to crops, the Small Business Administration issues a declaration to eligible entities affected by the same disaster,” Skaggs added.
Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is available to eligible farm-related and nonfarm-related entities that suffered financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. With the exception of aquaculture enterprises, SBA cannot provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, but nurseries are eligible to apply for economic injury disaster loans for losses caused by drought conditions.
The loan amount can be up to $2 million with a 4 percent interest rate for eligible small businesses and 3 percent for non-profit organizations with terms up to 30 years. The SBA determines eligibility based on the size of the applicant, type of activity and its financial resources. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition. These working capital loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. The loans are not intended to replace lost sales or profits. Disaster loan information and application forms may be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service
Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an email to [email protected]. Loan applications can be downloaded from the SBA’s website at www.sba.gov. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
Those affected by the disaster may also apply for loans electronically from SBA’s website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/.
Completed loan applications must be returned to SBA no later than May 30, 2012.
Delaware Deadline to Apply for SBA Working Capital Disaster Loans for Drought and Excessive Heat is May 30
April 30th, 2012ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes that May 30 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans available in the counties of Kent, New Castle and Sussex in Delaware as a result of the drought and excessive heat that occurred from June 1 through August 30, 2011.
“When the Secretary of Agriculture issues a disaster declaration to help farmers recover from damages and losses to crops, the Small Business Administration issues a declaration to eligible entities affected by the same disaster,” said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East.
Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is available to eligible farm-related and nonfarm-related entities that suffered financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. Except for aquaculture enterprises, agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible to apply to SBA, but nurseries are eligible to apply for economic injury disaster loans for losses caused by drought conditions.
The loan amount can be up to $2 million with a 4 percent interest rate for eligible small businesses and 3 percent for non-profit organizations and terms up to 30 years. The SBA determines eligibility based on the size of the applicant, type of activity and its financial resources. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition. These working capital loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. The loans are not intended to replace lost sales or profits.
Disaster loan information and application forms may be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an email to [email protected]. Loan applications can be downloaded from www.sba.gov. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
Those affected by the disaster may also apply for loans electronically from SBA’s website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/. Completed loan applications must be returned to SBA no later than May 30, 2012.
Governor O’Malley Announces Kenneth J. Mallette as Executive Director of the Maryland Emergency Management Agency
April 26th, 2012ANNAPOLIS, MD –Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the appointment of Kenneth J. Mallette as Executive Director of the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
“Our most solemn obligation as public servants is to ensure the safety of our people,” said Governor O’Malley. “I am pleased that Ken has chosen to step up and serve as we work to build a safer, more resilient Maryland. He brings with him a wealth of experience and vital crisis management skills that will make certain our citizens are better prepared when a disaster strikes.”
The Governor continued, “I’d also like to thank Richard Muth for his leadership and willingness to serve in tough times. Thanks to his hard work over the years, MEMA is better prepared to handle emergencies as demonstrated through his calm and steady hand during Hurricane Irene.”
“I am honored and excited about joining Governor O’Malley’s Administration,” said Mr. Mallette. “I look forward to working with the good people of the Maryland Emergency Management Agency, and our public and private sector partners in support of the mission of making Maryland residents and visitors safe.”
Mr. Mallette comes to the State of Maryland with over 35 years of first responder and executive level management experience in the public and private sector. Ken, was the Vice President of Preparedness Services for Witt Associates, a Washington, DC-based crisis and risk management firm headed by former FEMA Director James Lee Witt. Ken retired from the New Jersey State Police as a Captain and was assigned to several leadership positions including Chief of the Emergency Management Bureau and Executive Officer in the Homeland Security Branch. He is a life time member of Jackson #1 Volunteer Fire Company, a combination career/volunteer fire department in Jackson, NJ. He started volunteering in 1977 and has held every administrative and operational position including five years as Chief of the Department.
Mr. Mallette will assume his new role on May 21st.
“I’d like to thank Governor O’Malley for his outstanding support throughout my tenure as Executive Director,” said Richard Muth. “He truly understands the importance of public safety and emergency management. His support of those missions both at MEMA and at the local level is greatly appreciated.”
The O’Malley-Brown Administration continues to make steady progress to enhance Maryland’s homeland security and emergency preparedness, including 12 Core Goals to build a better prepared Maryland. To date, the Administration has continued to build out a historic Statewide Interoperable Public Safety Radio Communications System that will allow all state and local first responders to communicate with each other across jurisdictions using a single handheld radio; helped create a shared network of more than 700 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) camera feeds that provide real-time situational awareness of highway and roadway conditions for first responders in Maryland and the National Capitol Region; deployed more than 300 License Plate Readers across the State that enable law enforcement officers to track terrorist suspects as well as recover stolen vehicles; developed an online emergency mapping application (OSPREY) that provides real-time emergency data and information to first responders and the public; connected all 46 acute care hospitals in the state and more than 300 private retail pharmacies to an electronic biosurveillance system that detects early indicators of virus outbreaks and public health threats; created radar-based tracking systems that monitors vessels movements across the Chesapeake Bay and nearby waterways and enables law enforcement officers to better protect critical maritime infrastructure and natural resources; and created an electronic health and medical information dashboard that brings multiple real-time data feeds, such as emergency room status and hospital resource availability, into a single online viewer available to all hospitals, EMS units, and other medical first responders.