OPS054000031

For FEMA Internal Use Only

FEMA Regions I, II and III
Scheduled Protest for April 30 – May 3
Updated daily at 0730
Overview:
On April 12, 2015, a 25 year old black male was arrested in Baltimore, MD. The individual reportedly slipped into
a coma while being transported to the hospital in police custody. Media reports vary on what ultimately happened;
however, the individual passed away on April 19th, and consequently the funeral was held on April 27th.
• Large protest began in Baltimore on April 25th
• On April 27th, protest activity intensified which included confrontations with police and sporadic instances of
arson. Protests began to spread to other cities:
o Apr 29th , a protest began in NYC, where over 100 people were arrested
o Smaller protests have occurred in Washington DC, Boston, Cincinnati, Minneapolis and Philadelphia
• MD Governor - Press Releases
• Mayor of Baltimore - Press Releases; additional information is below
Note: The NWC has contacted the FBI, ATF, ESF-13 Rep to the NRCC, NJTTF, NPPD and the DHS NOC for
additional information. At this time, none of those entities are actively reporting on the situation. Below, you will
find information that was available via open source and provided by the FEMA Watch Centers I, II and III.
FEMA Region I:
• No significant protest are planned in FEMA Region I related to the incident that occurred in Baltimore
• FEMA Regional Summary:
o Region I remains in contact with their Regional Law Enforcement LNO
o No FEMA locations/sites affected
o No impacts related to a potential FEMA Response
o No request for FEMA assistance
FEMA Region II:
• No significant protest are planned in FEMA Region II related to the incident that occurred in Baltimore
• New York City: Events for April 30 – May 3:
o May Day-May 1: “International Worker’s Day” observances will be held in the New York
City. Independent factions are being solicited to join in on a full day of demonstration through various
open source social media sites, fliers, posters. Foley Square, start time 1700
• State/Local concerns:
o NYPD JOC will be activated and have a presence during the event
o NY State not activated
o NY City activation levels: Steady State but will have representative at NYPJ JOC
• FEMA Regional Summary:
o Region II remains in contact with their Regional Law Enforcement LNO
o No FEMA locations/sites affected; the International Worker’s Day event is close to the Regional HQs,
but should not affect any operations
o No impacts related to a potential FEMA Response
o No request for FEMA assistance
FEMA Region III:
• Pennsylvania: Events for April 30 – May 3
o On Thursday, April 30, 2015, at 4 to 4:30pm, an estimated (10,000) protestors plan to gather at
Dilworth Plaza (City Hall) for a “Philly is Baltimore” rally/demonstration organized by members of
Philly Coalition for Real Justice
o State/Local concerns: None, at this time
PA SEOC is not activated; Philadelphia OEM is not Activated

For FEMA Internal Use Only

 OPSO54000032
For FEIVIA Internal Use Only

FEMA Regions I, II and 
Scheduled Protest for April 30 May 3

Updated daily at 0730

0 Maryland: Events for April 30 May 3
0 Friday. 7:30pm- The 300 Men March plans to hold a rally at Park Heights and Cold Spring Lane.
0 Saturday. 2pm-7pm "National" rally organized by Washington-based attorney Malik K. Shabazz ?Black
Lawyers for Justice? is scheduled for Baltimore City Hall.
0 Sunday. 3pm- Rally at Baltimore City Hall
0 State/Local concerns:
I MD SEOC is Level II (Partial Activation)
I Baltimore City EOC is activated to Level IV (Full Activation)

0 Washington DC EOC: Events for April 30 May 3
SHAW Funk Parade Day Fair DC Sat (May 2) 12:00 pm 10:00 pm
I Estimated Attendance: 20.000; For more information. visit: 
0 District concerns: None. at this time
I DC HSEMA is not activated
0 FEMA Regional Summary:

0 Region remains in contact with their Regional Law Enforcement LNO
No FEMA locations/ sites affected
0 No impacts related to a potential FEMA Response
0 No request for FEMA assistance
Graphics:

 

Baltimore Protest Map

3
7 
. 
.sm-Ualqr-u . . 
. .3. 
.
?v010  ?myOBaItImore 3? 
a Hlx; .-
I . lk'i?1h'tral 

 

Baltimore Protest Map
Photo Credit: Washington Post

 

 

 

References:

I Nationwide Protests Scheduled along with May Day
Killed By Police Tally

MayDay Project

Seattle Preparations

Oakland Preparations

Ma?land Governor

Freddy Gray Protest

For FEIVIA Internal Use Only