Weathering the Storm: Maryland’s Chief Resilience Officer Reflects on Year One as Climate Threats Increase

Inside Climate News · By Aman Azhar · last updated March 1, 2025 – 12:06 AM

From uniting statewide resilience efforts to mapping out emerging climate threats, Michael Hinson details his strategy to safeguard Maryland’s future.

By Aman Azhar

Michael Hinson stepped in as Maryland’s first chief resilience officer in November 2023, bringing more than a decade of experience in disaster management and strategic planning to his newly minted role. Twice, in 2016 and 2018, he led recovery efforts after devastating Ellicott City floods.

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