Chas Eby
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@MDMEMA. Proponent of disaster risk reduction, health security, & B4LT1M0RE. @npschds & @JHSPH_CHS ELBI alumnus
Baltimore City
Joined August 2012
Big emergency management news today in Maryland. @GovWesMoore signed an executive order establishing a new "State of Preparedness." This will enhance our ability to coordinate & prepare *ahead* of future, potential emergencies and special events. #EMGTwitter
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.@GovWesMoore has declared a State of Preparedness and has directed state agencies to coordinate efforts and activities ahead of Sunday -> Monday's winter storm.
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Our partners at the @MD_Insurance will be opening and hosting a virtual disaster center to help anyone with insurance-related issues following recent severe storms in Maryland.
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The @USGS has confirmed a 4.8 magnitude earthquake with epicenter in NJ. We have heard reports that Maryland residents have experienced shaking. We are in contact with local jurisdictions. #earthquake
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.@FEMA_Deanne has been briefed on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and @fema continues to monitor the situation. We have a member of our @femaregion3 embedded with @MDMEMA and our regional administrator remains in close contact with the state.
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.@MDMEMA has been activated and operating since early this morning response to the Key Bridge collapse. Live look of our 24/7/365 watch center. We've increased the state activation level to coordinate resource support for first responders. @GovWesMoore has declared an emergency.
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I have declared a State of Emergency here in Maryland and we are working with an interagency team to quickly deploy federal resources from the Biden Administration.
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We have now raised our State Activation Level to, "Partial," in support of the #francisscottkeybridge collapse.
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Big! We have a Maryland Mesonet site with the Baltimore City limits! @MDMEMA @UMDscience @NWS_BaltWash @BaltimoreOEM @baltimoresun @BaltimoreDPW #MDwx @GovWesMoore @LtGovMiller @wxmeddler @SnarkyEM @chas_eby @MayorBMScott @BaltimoreBanner
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Snowy and chilly today. Be careful on roads; many may be icy. Check on vulnerable family/neighbors (and maybe shovel some snow for them if you'd like the good karma). For everything from storm safety to preparing your home for emergencies, check out: https://t.co/NrPs78cmkD
#mdwx
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.@GovWesMoore has declared a State of Preparedness in Maryland and directed @MDMEMA to coordinate resources, state activities to respond to severe weather today -> Wednesday. This is the first State of Preparedness since enacted by Executive Order earlier this year. #EMGTwitter
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Excited to be in Annapolis today as @GovWesMoore announces a new State Cybersecurity Task Force, a partnership of the Department of IT, @MDNG, & @MDMEMA
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A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Saturday morning through Saturday evening. Additions to the watch or issuance of warnings and/or advisories are likely Friday. Check https://t.co/ZOlvEShgSf for the latest information. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx
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We could see some rain and snow heading our way shortly. Avoid travel if possible, make sure you are prepared in the event of power outages, and keep an eye on local forecasts.
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Deputy Secretary Chas Eby recently participated in a workgroup that developed a white paper titled, "Preparing for the Next Pandemic Response Through Strengthened Collaboration," published through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). (1/4)
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Our first Maryland Mesonet site in Clarksville is now streaming to the public via @NWS Enhanced Data Display (EDD): https://t.co/1HnGzZ2J77 Under 'Surface Obs and Analysis', select the 'Synoptic API' from the 'Data Source' field. More sites coming online soon!🤞#MdWx
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Thank you @GovWesMoore for your message to Marylanders for #MarylandWinterSafetyWeek. Keep yourself and loved ones safe and warm this winter by staying prepared for any emergency. Visit https://t.co/W0C5kCoQBQ for more tips and resources. #wecare
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore creates ‘state of preparedness’ to ensure government coordination ahead of emergencies
baltimoresun.com
In order for Maryland to more easily preempt emergencies, Gov. Wes Moore issued an executive order Monday establishing what will be known as state of preparedness declarations. “The safety an…
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.@GovWesMoore Signs Executive Order to Enhance Coordination Ahead of Emergencies @KKinnally_MACo's Coverage: https://t.co/vTD1I4DRGn
#MDpolitics #EMGTwitter #MACoCon @MDMEMA
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