Guidance for Federal Reimbursement for Private Non-profit Organizations
December 2009 & February 2010 Snow Storms
On March 3rd 2010, the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management met with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) representatives assigned to Maryland to guide state and local governments and eligible non-profit organizations through the process of applying for disaster aid related to the December 18-20, 2009 and February 5-10, 2010 winter storms.
A Presidential Disaster Declaration has not yet been issued for the December 2009 or February 2010 snow storms for Baltimore City. However, Baltimore City Government and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are working together to enable reimbursement for eligible parties for the aforementioned storms. If funding becomes available, private non-profit organizations and government agencies will be eligible for federal reimbursement.
FEMA will hold briefings for non-profits, as well as government agencies, on specifics about eligibility and the application process. Please check this page regularly; we will post briefing dates and other information as we receive them from FEMA.
Please review FEMA's Public Assistance Policy Digest for guidance on eligibility and required documentation for reimbursement for private non-profits.
We will update this website as more information becomes available.
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.