BGE Awards $302,000 to 64 Nonprofit Emergency Response and Public Safety Agencies
January 31 2017 - 1:51PM
Business Wire
Baltimore Gas and Electric today awarded $302,000 in emergency
response and safety grants to 64 nonprofit emergency response and
public safety organizations at a press conference held at the
Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department. The organizations formally
recognized represent 9 Maryland counties and Baltimore City and the
grants are part of BGE’s Emergency Response and Safety Grant
program. There were 22 first-time award recipients.
“These nonprofit public safety and emergency response
organizations are the backbone of our community, selflessly
volunteering to keep us safe, and today is BGE’s way of simply
thanking them,” said Valencia McClure, BGE’s vice president of
governmental and external affairs and corporate relations for BGE.
“At BGE, we are committed to the safety of our customers and this
grant program allows us to continue that commitment by supporting
the men and women who bravely respond to critical incidents in our
communities every day.”
One notable first-time recipient is the Ellicott City Volunteer
Firemans Association who will be outfitting EMS personnel in highly
visible, water-resistant weather protective gear when responding to
medical, rescue and fire calls for service. The Ellicott City
Historic District Partnership will be using grant funding to aid in
the reconstruction efforts taking place after the unprecedented
flooding that impacted residents and businesses back in July.
“From the very first moments after the devastating flood struck
Ellicott City, I have been impressed by the steadfast determination
of the residents, businesses and property owners from Main Street
and the West End,” said Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman.
“These grants will be used to better equip our volunteer first
responders and contribute to rebuilding Main Street as a model
resilient community.”
BGE’s Emergency Response and Safety Grant program, now in its
fifth year, is an integral part of BGE’s continued commitment to
supporting safety and reliability while also enhancing the
communities it serves. It supports nonprofit emergency response and
public safety organizations by providing funding that is vital to
their success. Some of this year’s grants will assist agencies in
purchasing items such as thermal imaging cameras, smoke alarms, CPR
devices and funding for emergency preparedness drills and
equipment. To date, BGE has provided over $1.6 million to 258
emergency response organizations, who share BGE’s commitment to the
safety of central Maryland residents.
The following is a list of the organizations awarded with a 2016
BGE Emergency Response and Safety Grant:
Anne Arundel County:
- Anne Arundel Alarmers—AED’s
- Arnold Volunteer Fire Department —
Fleet Vehicle Purchase
- Arundel Volunteer Fire
Department—Outfit Medical Response Vehicle
- Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company —
Rescue Tool Upgrade
- Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company —
Thermal Imagers
- Maryland Natural Resources Police
Reserve Officer Association —Protective Gear
- Odenton Volunteer Fire Company — Rescue
Tools Enhancement
- Orchard Beach Volunteer Fire
Company—Rescue Tool Replacement
- Southern Police Reserves Foundation —
Safety Initiative
Baltimore City:
- National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
— Smoke Detectors
Baltimore County:
- American Red Cross Central Maryland
Chapter—Home Fire Campaign
- Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department —
Foam Educator and Blitz Fire Monitor
- Arcadia Volunteer Fire Company — New
Engine Equipment
- Chesapeake Search Dogs — General
Operating
- Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Company —
Enhanced Safety Response Training
- Civil Air Patrol — CPR and Emergency
Services Training Infrastructure
- Cockeysville Volunteer Fire Company —
Utility Truck Replacement
- Community Volunteer Fire Department of
Bowley’s Quarters — Equipment Upgrades/Training
- Glyndon Volunteer Fire Engine and Hose
Company No. 1—Replacement AED’s
- Hereford Volunteer Ambulance
Association—Replacement Hoses
- Hereford Volunteer Fire Company — LUCAS
CPR Device
- Institute of Notre Dame—Safety
Upgrades
- Lansdowne Volunteer Fire
Association—Rapid Intervention Team Bags
- Loyola University Maryland—AED’s
- Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company —
Rescue Tools
- Maryland Food Bank—MRE’s/Water for
Emergencies
- Middle River Volunteer Fire Company —
Water and Dive Team Communications/Training
- Northpoint Edgemere Volunteer Fire
Department—Rescue Jacks
- Pikesville Volunteer Fire
Company—Upgraded Gas Meters and Replacement Rescue Tools
- Providence Volunteer Fire
Company—Firefighting Foam Operations
- Reisterstown Volunteer Fire
Company—LUCAS CPR Device
- Rockaway Beach Volunteer Fire
Company—Hose Nozzle Replacement
- Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company — New
Supply Hose
- Stevenson University—Emergency
Phones
- Towson University Foundation — Disaster
Preparedness and Recovery Improvements
- White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company —
Highly Visible First Responder Jackets
- Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company —
Safety and Operational Readiness
Carroll County:
- Change, Inc. — Emergency Equipment
- Community Fire Company of Perryville Md
Inc.—Safety Equipment
Cecil County:
- Community Fire Company of Rising Sun
Inc. — Pagers
- Water Witch Fire Company — Radio Alert
Pager Replacement
Frederick County:
- Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company—Rapid
Response AED Program
- New Market District Volunteer Fire
Department — Technical Rescue Equipment
- Western Maryland K-9 Search &
Rescue — Communications
Harford County:
- Abingdon Fire Company — EMP Protective
Vests
- Darlington Volunteer Fire
Company—Illuminated Outdoor Fire Station Display
- Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance
Company—Upgraded EKG Monitors
- Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company —
Gas Meter Replacement
- Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company —
Turnout Gear Washer
Howard County:
- Ellicott City Historic District
Partnership—Helping Ellicott City Recover
- Ellicott City Volunteer Firemen’s
Association—EMS Water Resistant Weather Gear
- International Critical Incident Stress
Foundation — Crisis Intervention Training
- Maryland Search and Rescue—Initial
Operating Capability
- Winfield Community Volunteer Fire
Department — Hurst Rescue Tool
Montgomery County:
- Maryland Emergency Management
Association — MEMA Annual Symposium
Prince George’s County:
- Disaster Aid USA — Emergency Response
Training
- Kentland Volunteer Fire
Department—Personal Protective Equipment Washer
- Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad —
Accident Response Equipment
- National Volunteer Fire Council—Fire
Safety Resources
- Prince George’s County Fire Chiefs
Community Advisory Council —Public Safety Project
- Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Department
and Rescue Squad—Training
- West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire
Department and Rescue Squad—Public Messaging Board
BGE encourages eligible 501(c)(3) emergency response
organizations to apply for grants of up to $10,000 each. Grant
applications are available online at
bge.com/emergencyrespondersgrant each September through the end of
October.
BGE presented $325,000 to last year’s 65 grant recipients.
In addition to supporting the emergency responder community in
Maryland, BGE provides training for fire, police, 911 centers and
emergency management organizations who routinely work around
utility equipment. BGE is recognized for its own emergency response
record, ranking among the top utilities in the nation for rapid
response to gas emergency calls and in working to prevent damages
to energy equipment.
BGE plays an integral role in working with Maryland communities
to address economic development, public safety, civic issues and
other initiatives that help enhance our neighborhoods. Through the
use of shareholder dollars, BGE supports programs that deliver
measurable and sustainable impact in areas of education,
environment, community development and arts and culture.
BGE, founded in 1816 as the nation’s first gas utility, is
Maryland’s largest natural gas and electric utility. Headquartered
in Baltimore, BGE delivers power to more than 1.25 million electric
customers and more than 650,000 natural gas customers in central
Maryland. The company’s approximately 3,200 employees are committed
to the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas and electricity,
as well as enhanced energy management, conservation, environmental
stewardship and community assistance. The company also has an
estimated annual economic impact of $5 billion of output in its
service area, supporting more than 9,500 local jobs and producing
$923 million in labor income. BGE is a subsidiary of Exelon
Corporation (NYSE: EXC), the nation’s leading competitive energy
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