From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Saturday, January 14, 2017

Home Fire Campaign - Prince George's County (1/15/17)_Mt Rainier

SIX CHILDREN CONFIRMED DEAD in Baltimore fire! What a sad and incredible TRUE STORY!

June 3, 2013 Man, 70, Dies In Mount Rainier, MD House Fire

These are REAL HEADLINES! YOU may help to save a life by volunteering this Sunday, January 15, 2017 to help distribute and install SMOKE and FIRE DETECTORS

The biggest disaster threats to American families aren’t floods, hurricanes or tornadoes – home fires are.

The American Red Cross responds to a disaster every eight minutes and nearly all of these are home fires. A home fire can strike anywhere, anytime, devastating families. But together, we are changing that. Working with fire departments and other partners, we are visiting homes to install free 10-year smoke alarms and replace smoke alarm batteries.

Volunteers may serve as a smoke alarm installer, educator or documenter for this event. No experience needed; training will be provided at the event as well as a light breakfast and snacks. Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to participate.

Where: 3716 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD 20722

When: Sunday, January 15, 2017

Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm

Registration will begin at 11:00am; training at 11:30am. We will be out the door and canvasing from 12:00pm - 3pm. Light breakfast and snacks will be provided.

Please be on time so we can begin our neighborhood canvas promptly.

Volunteers will be deployed as teams into the neighborhood.

This event is an outdoor canvassing event, so please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Children under age 12 are welcome to stay with their parents, but cannot enter residential homes

Do you have any of the following supplies, are you willing to bring them with you when you conduct the home visits?

Cordless drills and drill bits (3/16)

Screwdrivers (phillips and/or flat-head)

Flashlight

Hammer

Measuring Tape

Safety Glasses/Goggles

Safety Ladder/Step Stool

Tool Belt or Carrying Case

You can register NOW for the event on Sunday or just show up. NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY!

If you are available to participate, please register at the link provided below:

https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=form__6288

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.