Who are the ‘Silver Jackets’?
In the midst of National Preparedness Month, we had the opportunity to talk to our Maryland Silver Jackets team whose primary mission is to evaluate flood risk to our communities. In part 1 of our interview, Kevin Wagner (MDE) and Jaleesa Tate (MEMA) discuss the ‘Silver Jackets’ program and efforts in community outreach.
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What is the ‘Silver Jackets’ Program?
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Thank you to our episode contributors:
Kevin G. Wagner
Community Assistance Program Manager
Water and Science Administration
Maryland Department of the Environment
JaLeesa Tate, CFM
Hazard Mitigation Branch Manager
Maryland Emergency Management Agency
