Hurricane Sandy

Call 2-1-1 for storm shelter and safety information.
 

Maryland Sends Resources to New York and New Jersey

Resources for Garrett County

If you are in need of a shelter, please View our Hurricane Shelter Map.

For those of you without power, here are tips to stay safe

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Keep Water Safe After an Emergency

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, our thanks to all individuals working to keep Maryland safe. We were fortunate to miss the brunt of this violent storm. However, many towns and neighborhoods still experienced considerable damage, so we will be relying heavily on our first responders and emergency personnel

Hurricane Updates
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Use continued caution and to be alert to the potential for ongoing flooding and standing water that is still present on many roads throughout the state.
 
Treat all traffic lights that are out as a four-way stop and come to a complete stop.
 
Motorists are urged not to drive through standing water. Do not drive around warning signs blocking roads that are closed due to fallen trees, downed power lines, or high water.
 
Drivers headed toward western Maryland are reminded that parts of Garrett County have up to two feet of snow, and a number of roads in that area remain closed.
 
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Maryland residents who live near any streams, rivers or bays should continue to be alert for residual flooding and overflow. Residents in low lying areas should also be on the lookout for rising water.
 
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There are still about 308,000 Marylanders without power. Utility crews were out at dawn today working to restore power, but we are asking everyone to please be patient. Check on your neighbors, and take care of one another; For those without power, here are tips to stay safe.
 
It is imperative that you keep generators outside and ventilated to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Do not keep them in garages. More Info...
 

ADVISORIES

MEMA provides the citizens of Maryland with updated advisory information. Locate evacuation routes, road closures, and shelters here.

MAPPING

View the most up to date mapping information in your area.

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