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Q&A: Extreme Heat, Severe Storms Among Key Climate Challenges for Maryland’s New Chief Resilience Officer

Inside Climate News · By Aman Azhar · last updated
Climate-proofing Maryland is a challenging task that requires a multi-agency effort and access to resources. Mike Hinson, the state’s newly appointed chief resilience officer, says he’s ready for the challenge.

By Aman Azhar

The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation in its 2022 session establishing an Office of Resilience to be set up within the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM)—a peripheral agency dealing mostly with terrorism, safety and homeland security issues. 

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