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</html><description>Michael Hinson stepped in as Maryland&#x2019;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. Appointed by Gov. Wes Moore and placed within the Maryland [&hellip;]</description><thumbnail_url>https://baltimorebeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Michael-Hinsonc-1462x2048-1-731x1024.jpg</thumbnail_url></oembed>