Kevin Kinnally, Author at Conduit Street

FCC/FEMA Emergency Communications Tips

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offer the following tips for communities to seamlessly and securely communicate during emergency operations to keep residents safe, secure, and resilient during times of crisis. Preparing for an emergency Traditional telephone service may work during electric power outages, though you may need to use a "corded" phone. Many cordless home phones rely on electric power to operate. Know what type of landline telephone…

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July 6, 2021

County News / Human Resources / MACo Events / News You Can Use / Summer Conference

County Government 101: Human Resources

Carroll County Government this week released the seventh installment of “Carroll 101,” a series of presentations to provide basic overviews and highlights of County departments and divisions. The County releases a new episode every week, and each session is led by one of the County’s 13 directors. This week's presentation covers the Department of Human Resources and is led by Director Kim Frock. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK1bMx4j8Kg According to Carroll County Government: Each session, approximately 15 minutes in length,…

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July 6, 2021

County News / Information Technology / MACo Events / News You Can Use / Summer Conference

Strengthening Security: Protecting Your Network from Cyberattacks

Hackers are increasingly targeting states and local governments with sophisticated cyberattacks. Securing government information systems is critical, as a cyber intrusion can be very disruptive, jeopardizing sensitive information, critical infrastructure, public safety, and the delivery of essential services. At the MACo Summer Conference Tech Expo, an expert panel will discuss new and emerging threats; explain how to leverage federal resources to secure IT systems and digital services; and share tips, best practices, and resources to…

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July 6, 2021

Coronavirus / County News / Health and Human Services / Housing and Community Development / News You Can Use

Howard Launches Additional HoCo RISE Grants for Non-Profits

Howard County non-profit organizations can apply for another round of HoCo RISE Grants starting July 15, 2021. This round of grants is targeted towards social services non-profits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including health and human services, youth services, business assistance, or workforce development. Howard County will expend more than $1 million in grants supported by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The grants will be administered by the Howard County Economic Development…

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July 2, 2021

Business Affairs / County News / News You Can Use

Hogan Reappoints Carroll Commissioner Rothstein to Workforce Development Board

Governor Larry Hogan this week reappointed Carroll County Commissioner Ed Rothstein to serve a new four-year term on the Governor’s Workforce Development Board. Commissioner Rothstein serves as a MACo representative to the board. The GWDB is responsible for developing policies and strategies to form a coordinated workforce system from a variety of education, employment, and training programs. It brings together and focuses various workforce development partners and stakeholders on two key outcomes —a properly prepared…

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July 1, 2021

County News / Education / News You Can Use / School Construction and Capital Budgets

Prince George’s Breaks Ground on Six New Schools

Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Prince George's County Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Dr. Monica Goldson this week announced the start of construction on six new schools to address growing enrollment, a middle school seat deficit, and rapidly aging buildings. Prince George's County Public Schools is the first school system in the nation to leverage a full-scope alternative financing model to design, build, finance, and maintain a multi-school construction program. While It typically…

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July 1, 2021

Coronavirus / County Budgets / County News / NACo and Federal Issues / News You Can Use

Mayor Scott Establishes Office to Manage Historic ARPA Investment

Today, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott established the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs to manage a historic $640 million investment through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). As previously reported on Conduit Street, ARPA provides $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to every county in America, along with other critical investments in local communities. The Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs will be responsible for administering all aspects of ARPA funding and regularly reporting to the federal…

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July 1, 2021

County News / News You Can Use / Public Safety and Corrections

Baltimore County Firefighters Deploy to Florida Building Collapse Site

Four Baltimore County Fire Department members have been deployed to the Miami area to assist with search and rescue operations at the Surfside condominium collapse. These tactical rescue specialists are members of a Federal Emergency Management Agency task force, Pennsylvania Task Force #1 (PAT1), and are responding with that task force. According to a press release: They are Fire Capt. Ethan Johnson, Fire Lt. Davie Gouak, FADO Shawn Drees and Fire Lt. Brandon Watkins. Johnson is…

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July 1, 2021

County News / News You Can Use

Baltimore Announces City-Wide Real Estate Process Review

The Baltimore City Comptroller’s Department of Real Estate, together with the Mayor’s Office, will lead a collaborative effort to ensure greater transparency, data accessibility, and a system of stewardship that maximizes the value of Baltimore’s real property assets and real estate transactions. Acting Real Estate Director Andy Frank announced that his Department will lead an interagency collaborative effort to review the City’s current real estate assets, management and transaction systems and processes, and real estate…

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July 1, 2021

County News / News You Can Use / Parks and Recreation

Carroll Rec & Parks Celebrates 50 Years With Epic Scavenger Hunt

The Carroll County Department of Recreation and Parks is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a month-long scavenger hunt. There are 50 stickers, printed with the department's 50 Year Logo, hidden throughout the County's 17 parks and recreational facilities. The event begins Thursday, July 1, and will continue throughout the month, ending on Saturday, July 31. According to a press release: We will be posting clues on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter page through the month of July of where…

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June 30, 2021