City of Baltimore Career Event

Thu
Apr 25
10A - 2P

101 N Gay St, Baltimore
War Memorial Building

Meet agency representatives, learn about employment opportunities, and apply for open positions.

It's #NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek ! Communication is critical during an emergency and public safety telecommunicators are often the very first of the first responders to answer the call.

Learn more here: npstw.org

The State of Maryland is hosting two events for Flood Awareness Month on April 18, 2024. Please use this form to register for the event and you will be provided info on how to access this free event: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #FAM2024 #FloodInsurance #MDInsurance #FloodAwareMD

On this National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, NHTSA salutes these hard-working professionals. 👏👏

The PORT Act will support workers and businesses affected by the Key Bridge collapse, create a new, permanent scholarship program for the families of transportation workers who die on the job and allow for more flexibility in work search requirements for unemployment insurance.

What a beautiful morning for the RMHC Maryland #RedShoeShuffle . Baltimore Police Motors are ready and Baltimore Fire provides an American flag ladder arch.

More info on the event & traffic diversions: rmhcmaryland.org/red-shoe-shuff… #BalTraffic

B2 Alert: Incident delays southbound Route B2 at Mt Rainier. Check where your bus is at buseta.wmata.com/#B2

The application period for the FEMA EMI Master #PIO FY25 class is now open. The deadline to submit an application is June 1, 2024. For more information regarding the program, please click the link below: training.fema.gov/emigrams/2024/… #PIO Life nioa National Association of Gov’t Communicators Nicole Shutts Scott Thomsen

EM GOES TO THE HILL

Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) Sec. Strickland: one of the biggest challenges for emergency managers is that nobody knows who we are. Unlike the disciplines that make compelling television plotlines, emergency management often occurs behind the scenes.

domesticpreparedness.com/articles/emerg…

Efforts underway at Sparrows Point can be seen in these photos from Thursday, breaking down the #FSKBridge collapse wreckage into smaller pieces for easier removal. ~50,000 tons of concrete and steel fell into the Patapsco River. Brandon M. Scott Baltimore City DOT U.S. Coast Guard 1/2

#BCoPD would like to congratulate the members of the 170th Recruit Class who were recently sworn in 🚔 Way to go!!!

Last Friday, President Biden came to Baltimore to stand with us, as he has since the start of our Administration.

Maryland is grateful to have a partner in him and Vice President Kamala Harris as we work to bring closure to the families, clear the channel, take care of everyone affected, and rebuild the Bridge.

This updated infographic shows the two Temporary Alternate Channels surveyed and opened by the U.S. Coast Guard in the week following the #FSKBridge collapse, as well as details about our ongoing efforts to open a 35' deep limited access channel within the federal channel span.

When thunder roars, head indoors!

Over 98% of lightning casualties are from people outdoors in a storm. Get inside as soon as you hear thunder in the distance, and your chances of staying safe grow dramatically.

Learn more about lightning safety here: bit.ly/SevereStorms24

Representatives will review the NEPA process, alternatives examined, and the draft EIS findings. More information on the report is available here: nab.usace.army.mil/Mid-Bay/

April 17, 2024
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Madison Volunteer Fire Company
1154 Taylors Island Road, Madison, MD 21648.

On April 17, Baltimore District and the Port of Baltimore will host a public meeting on the James Island Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, part of the Mid-Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration Project

Today's #severestormsawarenessweek spotlight is on hail, everyone's least favorite falling ice cubes.

Hail consists of balls of ice that form in the extreme turbulence of strong thunderstorms.

Learn more about hail and other severe storm dangers here: bit.ly/SevereStorms24

Governor Wes Moore Launches Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Response Website.

The website includes information on relief programs, major traffic updates, and guidance on resources available through Maryland Business Recovery Centers.
Visit: response.maryland.gov/bridge #KeyBridgeNews

🏊 Pool season is around the corner! 💦

The Red Cross has helped millions of people learn to swim over the past century. They offer swim and water safety classes for adults and children, as well as lifeguard training.

Find a class: redcross.org/take-a-class/s….

Because of heavy rain and potential flooding expected on Thursday and Friday of this week, the Baltimore City DOT will be providing free sandbags again tomorrow, April 11th, 2024, from 9:00AM- until 1:00PM at the following locations: