Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief Nonprofits in Maryland

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The goal of this organization is to work to prevent, predict or control the effects of disasters (e.g. floods, earthquakes, fires, tornadoes), to educate or otherwise prepare individuals to cope with the effects of such disasters or to provide broad-based relief services to victims of such disasters.

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PROVIDE RETURNING NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS WITH FINANCIAL AID. AID FOR DEPLOYMENTS AND PSYCHIATRIC REFERRAL ASSISTANCE.

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TO PROTECT AND SAFEGAURD THE LIVES AND PROPERTY OF ALL PERSONS IN THE LAKES & STRAIT'S ELECTION DISTRICTS, OF DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND OR ELSEWHERE IN THE COUNTY, FROM THE DAMAGES AND RAVAGES OF FIRE; TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INTERCOURSE AMOUNG MEMBERS.

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REPRESENT, COORDINATE AND SUPPORT THE VOLUTEER FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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SODEXO EMPLOYEE DISASTER FUND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SODEXO EMPLOYEES AND OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE SUFFERED A LOSS OF HOME AND FAMILY AS A RESULT OF NATURAL DISASTER OR EXTREME CRISIS

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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MARYLAND FIREFIGHTER LABOR NEGOTIATIONS AND REPRESENTATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND.

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TO PROVIDE CARE FOR RESCUED, FOUND, OR RELINQUISHED PARROTS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON THE UNIQUE NEEDS AND CARE OF COMPANION PARROTS TO PREPARE POTENTIAL ADOPTERS FOR THE COMMITMENT REQUIRED AND TO REHOME PARROTS INTO Q

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TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES: (I) MAKING NEED-BASED DISTRIBUTIONS AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES OF MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC., A MARYLAND CORPORATION, OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY A "QUALIFIED DISASTER", (II) MAKING DISTRIBUTIONS AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SEC 501(C)(3) WHICH PROVIDE RELIEF, FINANCIAL AID, ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER RELIEF PAYMENTS TO DISASTER VICTIMS OR TO THE POOR OR DISTRESSED, OR WHICH PROVIDE DONATIONS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE PURPOSES, (III) MAKING NEED-BASED DISTRIBUTIONS AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DISASTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO THE POOR AND DISTRESSED, (IV) DEVELOPING PARAMETERS FOR, REVIEWING AND APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR, AND MAKING SOCIAL JUSTICE BASED SCHOLARSHIPS, AND (V) MAKING DISTRIBUTIONS AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SEC 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC.

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The goal of this organization is to provide public safety or disaster services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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CHESAPEAKE SEARCH DOGS (CSD) ENSURES THAT A PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED ALL VOLUNTEER K-9 SEARCH, RESCUE, DISASTER AND CADAVER EVIDENCE RECOVERY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE SERVICE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCIES WITHIN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY REGION AND SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIA TO SEARCH FOR LOST OR MISSING PERSONS 24/7/365 AT NO CHARGE. CANINE AND HUMAN TEAM MEMBERS UNDERGO APPROXIMATELY 8,000-10,000 HOURS OF TRAINING ANNUALLY, WHICH, COMBINED WITH THE DOGS' NATURAL KEEN SENSE OF SMELL AND LOVE OF THE "WORK", GOES A LONG WAY TOWARD INCREASING THE CHANCE OF A SUCCESSFUL FIND. CSD HAS 9 CANINES CERTIFIED FOR AIR SCENT, 6 CANINES CERTIFIED IN HUMAN REMAINS DETECTION ON LAND, 3 CANINES CERTIFIED IN HUMAN REMAINS DETECTION IN WATER, AND 3 CANINES CERTIFIED IN CRIME SCENES. CSD CURRENTLY HAS 6 CANINE HANDLERS IN TRAINING, 6 CANINE CANDIDATES IN TRAINING FOR AIR SCENT, 3 CANINE CANDIDATES IN TRAINING FOR HUMAN REMAINS DETECTION ON LAND, AND 6 FLANKERS IN TRAINING.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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VOLUNTEERS RESPONDING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE CALLS FROM STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN MARYLAND VIRGINIA AND WASHINGTON D.C.

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The goal of this organization is to work to prevent, predict or control the effects of disasters (e.g. floods, earthquakes, fires, tornadoes), to educate or otherwise prepare individuals to cope with the effects of such disasters or to provide broad-based relief services to victims of such disasters.

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The goal of this organization is to work to prevent, predict or control the effects of disasters (e.g. floods, earthquakes, fires, tornadoes), to educate or otherwise prepare individuals to cope with the effects of such disasters or to provide broad-based relief services to victims of such disasters.

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The goal of this organization is to work to prevent, predict or control the effects of disasters (e.g. floods, earthquakes, fires, tornadoes), to educate or otherwise prepare individuals to cope with the effects of such disasters or to provide broad-based relief services to victims of such disasters.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness, and Relief major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.