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dam safety, emergency broadcast system, emer-
gency warning, and terrorist incidents.
The 1970s also brought changes in Agency respon-
sibilities for nuclear attack preparedness. In 1972, the
Defense Civil Preparedness Agency was established in the
U.S. Department of Defense. At this time, the Popula-
tion Protection Program (PPP) also was developed. The
Program is adaptable to all natural disasters, peacetime
emergencies, and nuclear attack. In-place shelter protec-
tion is to be used when time does not permit relocation.
The Three Mile Island Incident of 1979 focused
more federal emphasis on radiological emergency
planning. In 1980 and 1981, the Agency produced
radiological emergency plans to cope with accidents
at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in Maryland,
and Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station near
Maryland's northern border in Delta, Pennsylvania.
These plans were tested in 1981 and 1982. Annu-
ally, the State Radiological Plan is tested with a
full-scale operational exercise.
The Agency was renamed in 1981 as the State
Emergency Management and Civil Defense Agency.
At the same time, the Governor was made responsible
for emergency management in the State. The Gover-
nor has emergency powers to suspend State statutes
temporarily, direct evacuations, control access, clear
debris, and use private property when necessary.
When the Governor declares a state of emergency, the
Director of the Maryland Emergency Management
Agency coordinates the emergency activities of State
government offices and those political subdivisions
included in the declaration.
The Agency is responsible for the Integrated
Emergency Management System (IEMS). The Sys-
tem applies emergency preparedness and response
resources to all hazards. It also uses similarities that
exist in planning and response functions for all
hazards. In 1984, the System was implemented at
all levels of government statewide. The System
consists of three components: Hazard Analysis,
Capability Assessment, and Multi-Year Develop-
ment Planning (Code 1957, Art. 16A, secs. 1-12).
To help local governments respond to an emer-
gency, the Director of the Agency was authorized,
in 1991, to form a Rapid Response Team, as needed
(Executive Order 01.01.1991.02). The Team
evaluates emergencies on site and provides State
resources to aid local jurisdictions.
To aid another state in time of emergency, the
Governor was empowered, in 1993, to authorize
the use of State and local resources (Chapter 193,
Acts of 1993). By the same act, the Governor was
authorized to accept aid from another state in the
event of an emergency in Maryland.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Chairperson: Brig. Gen. Donald B. Barshay,
Assistant Adjutant General for Air
Sharon L. Stanley, Secretary

Maryland Manual 1994-1995

State Emergency Operations Center
2 Sudbrook Lane, East
Pikesville, MD 21208 (410) 486-4422

Formed in 1981, the Emergency Management
Advisory Council advises the Governor on matters
of State emergency management and civil defense
(Chapter 505, Acts of 1981). The Council is
appointed by the Governor and includes repre-
sentatives from State and local government, and
volunteer organizations, such as firefighters and
rescue squads.

MARYLAND EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION

Sharon L. Stanley, Secretary

State Emergency Operations Center
2 Sudbrook Lane, East
Pikesville, MD 21208 (410) 486-4422

In 1987, the Governor designated the Emer-
gency Management Advisory Council to serve as
the Maryland Emergency Response Commission
(Executive Order 01.01.1987.11). The designation
was made in accordance with Title III of the Federal
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
of 1986 (P.L. 99-499).
To protect people and the environment from
hazardous chemical material, the Maryland Emer-
gency Response Commission established Emer-
gency Response Planning Districts and local
Emergency Planning Committees. The Commis-
sion also receives and distributes certain material
safety data sheets, hazardous chemical inventories,
and toxic chemical release forms.

MARYLAND STATE GUARD
As commander-in-chief of the militia, the Gov-
ernor has the power to organize and maintain ad-
ditional military forces, known as the Maryland
State Guard, which are separate and distinct from
the Maryland National Guard. Such forces are com-
posed of officers, commissioned or assigned, and all
able-bodied citizens of the State who volunteer and
are accepted for service. They may be ordered to
active duty in the State by the Governor whenever
the National Guard has been called into the military
service of the United States. Members of the State
Guard are uniformed as prescribed by the Gover-
nor, who also may reduce or disband such forces
(Code 1957, Art. 65, secs. 62-77).

MARYLAND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Brig. Gen. Thomas B. Baker, Assistant Adjutant
General for Army
(410) 576-6094

MARYLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Brig. Gen. Donald B. Barshay, Assistant Adjutant
General for Air
(410) 576-6055