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Today's report marks the thirty-second consecutive month our economy has added private sector jobs a strong sign that our recovery is continuing and that the economic policies of the Obama Administration are helping move America forward.

I was pleased to join the Indian Head community today for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a world-class facility that will support the important work they do.

Id like to thank our local first responders and other officials for keeping our communities safe throughout this dangerous storm.

As members of the Maryland Congressional Delegation, we have been united throughout this process in urging the President to issue a Pre-Disaster Declaration for Maryland in the wake of such severe weather. We are pleased that the President recognized the full impact Hurricane Sandy is expected to have on our state and that he has taken action to help communities manage the storm.

A State of Emergency for Maryland has been declared in advance of Hurricane Sandy, and Im working closely with Governor OMalley and local officials to monitor the storm. We are communicating with residents regularly so they have the most up-to-date information and resources, and I encourage everyone to follow all safety precautions and evacuation orders if given. I will continue to work with federal, state, and local officials to ensure our communities are safe during and after the storm and that they have the resources they need to recover.

At the request of Governor OMalley and the Maryland delegation, President Obama has signed a State of Emergency for Maryland. All residents should stay inside and off the roads for the next 36 hours and follow all safety precautions and evacuation orders, if given. For information on safety precautions to take, please click here. I also encourage you to follow @MDMEMA on Twitter for updates.

Congratulations to Career Recruit School Forty-six. I was honored to join them today to mark the end of their training, and the beginning of exciting and rewarding careers as firefighters and emergency responders.