Read more about the article Safeguard Your Municipality: Join MML’s Cyberthreat Webinar with VC3 ~ Oct 12
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Safeguard Your Municipality: Join MML’s Cyberthreat Webinar with VC3 ~ Oct 12

The Maryland Municipal League (MML) will be hosting a cyberthreat webinar for members with the new firm VC3 on Oct 12 at noon. In our increasingly digitized world, the threat of cyberattacks looms large, especially for local governments entrusted with sensitive data and limited IT budgets. Recognizing the pressing need to bolster cybersecurity measures, the Maryland Municipal League (MML) is organizing an insightful webinar in collaboration with VC3, a cutting-edge technology firm. Scheduled for October…

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October 4, 2023
Read more about the article 2023 NACo Achievement Awards: Spotlight on Maryland County Winners in Risk and Emergency Management
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2023 NACo Achievement Awards: Spotlight on Maryland County Winners in Risk and Emergency Management

Introducing Our Celebratory Blog Series: Showcasing the Remarkable Achievements of Maryland's Award-Winning Counties! Join us on an exciting journey as we embark on a special blog series dedicated to honoring the exceptional accomplishments of the counties that triumphed in the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2023 Achievement Awards. Each week, we will shine a well-deserved spotlight on a few remarkable counties, delving into their accomplishments, innovative initiatives, and the profound impact they have had on…

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June 1, 2023
Read more about the article Baltimore City Firefighters Begin Marking Unsafe Vacant Properties
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Baltimore City Firefighters Begin Marking Unsafe Vacant Properties

The Baltimore City Fire Department will now help first responders identify unsafe vacant homes, buildings, or structures with a red, reflective diamond.  The Unsafe Vacant Marking initiative comes months after a vacant house fire on the 200 block of S. Stricker St. claimed the lives of three firefighters and left one critically injured. "The manner in which our fallen firefighters lost their lives has severely affected the members of this department - and quite frankly…

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October 25, 2022
Read more about the article Cecil Opens Applications for Emergency Food and Shelter Funding
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Cecil Opens Applications for Emergency Food and Shelter Funding

Cecil County has opened applications for $124,186 in aid for Emergency Food and Sheltering programs.  Cecil County has been awarded Federal funding through the State Set-Aside (SSA) process under Phase 39 and Phase ARPA-R of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to supplement and expand emergency food and shelter programs in the County.  The National Board will distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need…

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September 1, 2022
Read more about the article Maximize Your Agility in Risk Management Before Disaster Strikes at #MACoCon
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Maximize Your Agility in Risk Management Before Disaster Strikes at #MACoCon

A proactive approach to risk management will fortify your response when things go wrong. Academy Core Session: Basics of Risk Management stands out as a cornerstone of The Academy for Excellence in Local Governance curriculum at the 2022 MACo Summer Conference. Attendees learned tools for identifying and evaluating risk, outlining a strategy for risk control and putting the instruments in place to minimize exposure and loss. The major sentiment of this session recalls the old…

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August 23, 2022