Be Informed
Disaster can strike quickly and without warning, anytime or anywhere. One of the first steps of being prepared is to be informed about an emergency. Obtaining relevant, up-to-date information from local officials during an emergency is vital, especially is evacuation may be required.
In the event of a County declared emergency, information will be provided to you through as many different formats as possible.
Local Resources
- Sign up for Code Red Emergency Notification System
- Listen to local radio stations:
- WGRQ 95.9 FM
- WMDM 97.7 FM
- WSMD 98.3 FM
- WAAI 100.9 FM
- WKIK 102.9 FM
- WTOP 103.5 FM
- WPRS 104.1 FM
- WRAR 105.5 FM
- WPTX 1690 AM
- Watch County cable Channel 95, operated by the St. Mary’s County Government
- Sign up for E-Notices
- Sign up to receive alerts from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
- During county declared emergencies, call the Emergency Information Hotline at 301-475-4911
St. Mary's County Citizens Are Ready for an Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Guide
Check out the St. Mary's County CARE Guide, an all hazards guide to preparing for emergency incidents!
Sirens
St. Mary’s County utilizes siren sounds and messages during routine tests and emergencies - listen and familiarize yourself with these sounds.
Know your Zone!
Residents may be told to evacuate during a hurricane or other emergency based on their evacuation zone. Stay informed of your evacuation zone by using the Know Your Zone tool and typing in your address. If your address is not in an evacuation zone, a storm or other emergency could still impact you, so it is important to listen to local officials during an emergency.
