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, September 10, 2016

FREE Emergency Preparedness Training

Homeland Security News

Posted on: September 9, 2016

Prince George's County Office of Emergency Management Hosts Citizens Preparedness Conference

Landover, MD – In recognition of National Preparedness Month, the Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management will host a 2016 Citizens Preparedness Conference themed “Back to the Basics” on Saturday, September 17, 2016. The event is free to the community and will be held at Prince George’s Community College- Largo Student Center located at 301 Largo Road, Largo, Maryland.

“Preparedness is a shared responsibility,” said Ronnie E. Gill Jr., Director of Emergency Management. “The Citizens Preparedness Conference is a great way to inform and educate the community on the importance of being prepared when disaster strikes.”

This one day conference will feature hands on training, seminars, and panel discussions. Pre-registration is highly encouraged and can be found at: https://pgcpreparecon2016.eventbrite.com.

The 2016 Citizens Preparedness Conference includes sessions on:
• Active Shooter
• Lessons Learned – Surviving the Virginia Tech Shooting
• Crisis Communications and Social Media
• Pet Preparedness
• Faith Based Preparedness
• Individual and Family Preparedness
• Disaster Planning for People with Disabilities, Access or Functional Needs
• Preparing for Common Disasters: Do’s and Don’ts
• Public Health Challenges Following a Disaster
• School Preparedness: When Disaster Strikes
• Volunteerism: Getting Involved
• Save a Life! Hands Only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training

For more information about the Citizens Preparedness Conference, contact the Office of Emergency Management at 301-324-4400.

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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.