Maryland Department of Emergency Management

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Official page of the Maryland Department of Emergency Management. All-hazard emergency preparedness and disaster information for MD. Accounts are staffed M-F, 9-5pm.

Staff work on laptops at different stations in the State Emergency Operations Center. Eight large, wall-mounted televisions display updates at the front of the room.
Maryland Election Day Weather Update. Flood watches in effect for parts of Maryland. Updated June 23, 2026 at 9 a.m. Never drive through flood waters and don't drive around barricades. If thunder roars, go indoors. Bring a water bottle and stay hydrated. Stay informed at vote.md.gov/vote2026.
Water Conservation Tips: Don’t let water run while brushing teeth, washing your face, or shaving Avoid wasting water while waiting for it to get hot. Avoid leaving sprinklers or hoses unattended Take showers instead of baths. Only operate dishwashers and washing machines when they are full
Partnering For The New Normal: A State-Led Disaster Forum Preparing, Responding, and Recovering with Less Federal Support Facilitated Discussion – Supply Chain & Infrastructure Resilience Join the conversation on how federal changes are impacting real-world operations and share your perspective on the interdependencies and vulnerabilities we face in disasters. Together, we’ll explore ways to strengthen coordination, enhance collaboration, and proactively prevent cascading failures. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! A QR code is displayed that goes to the web address: https://bit.ly/3PFfkoi WCI and MDEM Logos are on the bottom.
Image has the MDEM logo and says "Press Release" there is an icon of a news paper and a mega phone.
Lightning Do's and Don'ts. DO: Go inside when you hear thunder! Find a sturdy house, building, or car with a roof. Stay indoors for at least 30 minutes after you last hear thunder. DON'T: Retreat to dugouts, sheds, pavilions, picnic shelters or other small structures. Use or touch electronics, outlets, corded phones or windows. Go under or near tall trees, swim or be near water, stand near metal objects.
Image shows golf ball size hail on top of dried grass.
Severe Weather can escalate quickly. While the possibility of tornadoes can be forecast ahead of time, they can form in minutes, day or night. Will you be prepared? Set up a way to get weather warnings any time of day. When alerted to a tornado, quickly get to a storm shelter or basement. If underground shelter isn't available, get to an interior hall away from windows.
Navigating Strong Wind. Dangerous wind can arrive well before (or without) rain. Reduce speed and head to shore if alerted to high wind. Always wear a life jacket.
The Great Maryland Twister Test 10:00 AM – 04.08.2026
Infographic - When the Wind Blows. Identify an interior room in your house or at work that you can take shelter in during high wind warnings (head inside immediately). If you are driving and aren't near a sturdy building, hold the steering wheel with both hands and slow down. Keep a distance from high profile vehicles (be careful on the road). High winds can create dangerous fallen or blowing objects (stay clear of hazards from above). Stay clear of trees. Beware of loose outdoor items.
Never drive around barricades. Most flood fatalities occur in vehicles. You don't know how deep the water is. Even when the water recedes, the ground may be unstable.
April is Maryland Flood Awareness Month. Join the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE), Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM), the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) and other agencies for a virtual event showcasing flood preparedness and opportunities throughout the state. For more information and details about our upcoming events on Flood Awareness Month, visit: https://bit.ly/MDFloodMonth26 or scan the QR Code.
Your safe place from flooding: during a flood, water levels and flow speed can quickly change. You are safest by staying indoors, or seeking higher ground if shelter isn't available. If you're stuck outside when a flash flood occurs, do not attempt to cross flood waters by vehicle or on foot.
Image on Yellow background with red accents and white lettering with a transparent Maryland Flag in the back saying "April 6- 12 is Maryland Severe Storm Awareness Week Monday: Flooding Tuesday: Damaging Damaging Winds Wednesday: Tornadoes and The Great Twister Test Thursday: Hail Friday: Lightning" with the MDEM logo on the bottom
Picture of an aerial view of a baseball showing all bases and the outfield. Text on the image says “⚾ Happy Opening Day! ⚾ Who are you rooting for this season?” The image prompts responders to react to the post with the following: 👍Oriels; ♥️ Nationals; 🥰 Other (let us know in the comments)
A background of the Maryland flag with an image of the outline of the state in red. Image says “Happy Maryland Day!” The MDEM logo is in the center bottom of the image.
Yellow panel that reads, "Marylanders now that it is *officially* Spring! (Just maybe don't put up the winter coats yet.)" with the MDEM logo. The panel next is of the actress Nicole Kidman in a celebratory image, taken after her divorce with actor Tom Cruise.
Image features a red background over an image of a tornado. The text in yellow reads "What to do During a Tornado" Test below in white says "Go to a safe shelter immediately, Stay away from windows, doors and outside walls, Use your arms to protect your head and neck". Below there is the MDEM Logo
Image with red background and a steering wheel. The image says "Daylight Savings Safety: (zzz emoji) Don’t Drive Drowsy, (panic face emoji) Avoid Rushing, (light bulb emoji) Turn on Your Headlights, (snail emoji) Accommodate for Slower Reaction Times.” The bottom of the image has the MDEM logo.
Background shows spring flowers lying on blue painted wood planks. The foreground says, “ Daylight Savings Time Chore List:” and then lists with checks in front of each item: Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; change batteries if needed; Check expiration dates on food and medicine in emergency kits; Review your family emergency plan.”
Image is on yellow background with splashes of color in the background. In the top left corner there are baskets hanging that are filled with pigmented chalk. The foreground says “Happy Holi, Maryland!” in red text. The MDEM logo is in the center bottom.
Image says "Snow Shoveling Safety: ❄️ Dress Warmly in Layered Clothing ❄️ Wear Appropriate Footwear (Like Waterproof and Insulated Boots) to Prevent Slipping ❄️ Warm Up – Stretch Your Arms, Legs and Back – Before Starting ❄️ Take Frequent Breaks – Stop Immediately If You Feel Tired or Lightheaded ❄️ Know When To Stop – Especially If You Have a History of Heart Disease ❄️ Drink Plenty of Water ❄️ Protect Your Back – Bend at Your Knees and Lift With Your Legs" Image to the Right shows a person in boots, a jacket, and gloves shoveling snow out of a walkway
Image says "Press Release" with the Maryland Department of Emergency Management logo featured.
Image in the background is snow. In the foreground it says in red "Weather Alert. Blizzard warnings are in effect for the eastern shore and winter storm warnings and advisories are in effect for the rest of the state." The Maryland Department of Emergency Management logo is below.
Image with yellow background. In the foreground in red lettering it says "Potomac Interceptor Update" with the Maryland Department of Emergency Management Logo below.
Image is split in two by red tape. One side features a snow covered street with cars parked along the street. The other image shows a patch of grass growing with snow melting in the background.
Image wishes a "Happy Mardi Gras" on a black background with purple, green and gold beads draped over the top of the image. There is also colorful confetti in the background.
Image wishes "Ramadan Mubarak" on a red background with stars and lanterns in the background.
Yellow background with red lettering wishing " Happy Lunar New Year, Year of the Fire Horse", image depicts a red horse with flames, cherry blossoms and red envelopes.
the words "love looks like preparedness" over a read background with hearts
Extreme Cold Warnings for western MD mountains, Baltimore/DC metros, & lower/Eastern Shore. Cold Weather Advisories for the rest of the state. This will be a particularly unusual and highly impactful event. Prolonged period (24+ hours) of sub-zero wind chills and gusty winds. Lingering snow/ice on the ground could hamper clean-up/repair efforts. Strong winds could lead to power outages. Dress in layers, keep pets indoors as much as possible, and make frequent checks on older family, friends and neighbors.
An image showing low temperatures throughout Maryland for this coming Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Real feel temperatures expected to be in the single digits and teens.
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